📅 Duration:
4 Weeks (1 week online, 1 week offline alternately)
🎯 Course Description:
This blended learning course introduces prospective teachers to the core principles, theories, and practices of the teaching profession. Through a combination of online theoretical exploration and offline experiential learning, students will develop the knowledge, skills, and reflective mindset necessary for effective teaching in contemporary educational settings. The course emphasizes student-centered learning, educational technology, classroom management, instructional planning, and assessment strategies.
🧠Course Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the course, students will be able to:
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Explain foundational theories and philosophies of education.
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Demonstrate effective lesson planning and classroom management skills.
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Use digital tools for instructional purposes.
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Apply differentiated instruction based on learner needs.
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Engage in professional reflection and ethical decision-making.
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Design and implement appropriate assessment tools.
📘 Weekly Curriculum Overview
| Week | Mode | Topic | Detailed Description & Activities |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Online | Introduction to Teacher Education | Students explore the history, roles, and responsibilities of teachers. Activities include watching introductory video lectures, participating in forum discussions, and submitting a reflective journal. |
| 2 | Offline | Building the Identity of a Teacher | Through in-person workshops and group activities, students reflect on their motivations for teaching, explore personal teaching philosophies, and engage in role-play exercises. |
| 3 | Online | Philosophical and Psychological Foundations | Introduces major educational philosophies (e.g., progressivism, essentialism) and learning theories (e.g., behaviorism, constructivism). Includes quizzes, video content, and peer debate. |
| 4 | Offline | Analyzing Learning Environments | Classroom observation (real or simulated), guided discussion on school culture, and environmental factors affecting learning. Group presentations wrap up the session |
Curriculum
- 2 Sections
- 2 Lessons
- 4 Weeks
- Chapter 1: Introduction to Teacher Education2
- Chapter 3: Philosophical and Psychological Foundations of Education2
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