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Course ID:	AGED 7020E. 3 hours.
Course Title:	Methods of Instruction
Course Description:	Research applied to effective teaching, learning, and instructional practices. Emphasis on teacher knowledge, student prior knowledge, novice to expert learning, organization of knowledge, learner motivation, student development, development of mastery, course climate, and self-directed learning. Use of case studies and applied strategies for teaching and learning.
Oasis Title:	Methods of Instruction
Nontraditional Format:	This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Semester Course Offered:	Offered spring semester every year.
Grading System:	A-F (Traditional)

Course Objectives:	1. Define and discuss characteristics of effective teaching. 2. Discuss the principles of learning and their application. 3. Describe theoretical bases for teaching and learning. 4. Describe instructional strategies and techniques for learner motivation. 5. Demonstrate instructional strategies and techniques for interaction and learner participation. 6. Design and deliver presentations using appropriate instructional techniques and technologies. 7. Discuss assessment and evaluation methods in the teaching-learning process. 8. Develop an instrument to observe the teaching-learning process. 9. Reflect on one’s own teaching in light of relevant research and theory.
Topical Outline:	Topics/Learning Experiences What does effective teaching look like? How do we use our knowledge of student learning to be more effective teachers? What do effective teachers know? How do effective teachers choose instructional strategies? How does theory apply to my teaching? How do we teach in lab settings? Why does course climate matter for student learning? How can I create positive learning climates? How does the way students organize knowledge affect their learning? How can concept mapping be utilized? What kinds of practice and feedback enhance learning? How can we effectively use student-centered approaches? How do students develop mastery? What is reflexivity and why is it important? How does student prior knowledge affect their learning? How can we utilize student prior knowledge in our teaching? What is critical and creative thinking? How can teachers facilitate critical and creative thinking? What factors motivate students to learn? What are some of the external factors that influence student engagement in the classroom? How do ethics and culture contribute to student engagement? Why does student development matter for student learning? How do students become self-directed learners? How do we best facilitate self-directed learning as teachers? Class Presentations

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