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    • University of California, Irvine

      Teach English: Intermediate Grammar

      Skills you'll gain: Grammar, Developing Training Materials, Content Creation, Vocabulary, Language Learning

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      148 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free

      Coursera Project Network

      Improving Classroom Management with Class Dojo

      Skills you'll gain: Classroom Management, Parent Communication, Behavior Management, Student Engagement, Constructive Feedback, Positive Behavior Support, Real Time Data, Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      137 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free
      Free

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Learning, Knowledge, and Human Development

      Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Pedagogy, Human Development, Higher Education, Learning Theory, Psychology, Educational Materials, Social Sciences, Disabilities, Cultural Diversity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      255 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • University of Glasgow

      Diversity and Inclusion in Education

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Pedagogy, Education and Training, Differentiated Instruction, Teaching, Disabilities, Cultural Diversity, Instructional Strategies, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Curriculum Planning, Cultural Responsiveness, Social Justice, Student-Centred Learning, Student Engagement, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      323 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Johns Hopkins University

      Teaching Writing

      Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Peer Review, Journals, Editing, Student-Centred Learning, Teaching, Writing, Writing and Editing, Student Engagement, Critical Thinking, Instructional Strategies, Literacy, Curriculum Development, Instructional Design, Storytelling, Differentiated Instruction, Empowerment, Course Development, Mentorship, Analytical Skills

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      51 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free

      Commonwealth Education Trust

      Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Developing Relationships

      Skills you'll gain: Parent Communication, Cultural Diversity, Relationship Building, Classroom Management, Teaching, Community Outreach, Student Engagement, Teamwork, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Interpersonal Communications

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free

      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Social Pedagogy across Europe

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Social Work, Pedagogy, Social Sciences, Community and Social Work, Child Welfare, Liberal Arts, Community Development, Creativity, Education and Training, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Social and Human Services, Higher Education, Disabilities

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      78 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      e-Learning Ecologies: Innovative Approaches to Teaching and Learning for the Digital Age

      Skills you'll gain: Differentiated Instruction, Student-Centred Learning, Education and Training, Interactive Learning, Pedagogy, Digital Transformation, Innovation, Digital Communications

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.5K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free

      Commonwealth Education Trust

      Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Introduction to Student Assessment

      Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Teaching, Student Engagement, Quality Assessment, Educational Materials, Instructional Strategies, Peer Review, Test Tools, Curriculum Development, Statistical Reporting, Performance Reporting, Reliability

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      1K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Literacy Teaching and Learning: Aims, Approaches and Pedagogies

      Skills you'll gain: Differentiated Instruction, Pedagogy, Literacy, Cultural Responsiveness, Instructional Strategies, Learning Styles, Cultural Diversity, Learning Theory, Student Engagement, Multimedia, Student-Centred Learning, Vocabulary, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Writing, Grammar

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      92 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Politecnico di Milano

      Designing Learning Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Course Development, Instructional Design, Instructional Strategies, Student Engagement, Developing Training Materials, Educational Materials, Innovation, Curriculum Planning, Student-Centred Learning, Open Source Technology, Learning Strategies, Quality Assessment, Infographics

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      676 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Negotiating Learner Differences: Towards Productive Diversity in Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Differentiated Instruction, Education and Training, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Human Learning, Teaching, Pedagogy, Instructional Design, Higher Education, Student-Centred Learning, Instructional Strategies, Disabilities, Learning Styles, Learning Theory, Social Justice, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Socioeconomics

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      26 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular pedagogy courses

    • Teach English: Intermediate Grammar: University of California, Irvine
    • Improving Classroom Management with Class Dojo: Coursera Project Network
    • Learning, Knowledge, and Human Development : University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Diversity and Inclusion in Education: University of Glasgow
    • Teaching Writing: Johns Hopkins University
    • Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Developing Relationships: Commonwealth Education Trust
    • Social Pedagogy across Europe : Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • e-Learning Ecologies: Innovative Approaches to Teaching and Learning for the Digital Age: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Introduction to Student Assessment: Commonwealth Education Trust
    • Literacy Teaching and Learning: Aims, Approaches and Pedagogies: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Pedagogy

    Pedagogy is the study of teaching, specifically the methods and practices teachers use to deliver content to learners. The term refers to teaching styles and the theories that inform them, such as behaviorism, cognitive constructivism, and social constructivism. Pedagogical approaches may be teacher-centered with an emphasis on lectures and direct instruction or student-centered with a focus on project-based learning and coaching.‎

    Studying pedagogy can be useful in your training if you want to teach other people. Examining your beliefs on teaching and learning and adjusting your practice as needed can improve the quality of your work. You may notice an increase in student learning as you become more aware of the learning preferences of students in the classroom. Learning about different approaches to education can increase your skills toolkit and give you more options for sharing information in a classroom or coaching environment.‎

    Careers that use pedagogy tend to be in the field of education. This includes teachers in K-12 public and private schools as well as post-secondary and community educators who work in trade schools, universities, and nonprofit organizations. Coaches and mentors may use pedagogy as their roles often require teaching their mentees how to handle a task or navigate a process. Understanding pedagogy may be helpful for career advisors and therapists as well.‎

    Taking online courses can introduce you to the fundamentals of pedagogy and pedagogical methods. Lessons go into topics like how people learn and factors that influence learning, such as the impact of social identity. You may choose to explore courses about teaching in a new format like online learning or with a new type of learner, such as adult or language learners. Alternatively, you may want to take a course to learn new skills like developing effective lesson plans or effective teaching strategies, such as chunking information.‎

    Online Pedagogy courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Pedagogy skills. Choose from a wide range of Pedagogy courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Pedagogy, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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