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    • Status: Free
      Free

      Commonwealth Education Trust

      Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Being a Professional

      Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Professional Development, Lifelong Learning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Professionalism, Personal Development, Willingness To Learn, Pedagogy, Collaboration, Accountability, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Leadership

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      209 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free

      UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

      Learning to Teach Online

      Skills you'll gain: Instructional Strategies, Teaching, Course Development, Blended Learning, Education and Training, Interactive Learning, Student Engagement, Curriculum Planning, Pedagogy, Developing Training Materials, Educational Materials, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Instructional Design, Open Source Technology, Program Evaluation, Quality Assessment, Needs Assessment, Technology Strategies, Constructive Feedback

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free

      Relay Graduate School of Education

      Teaching Character and Creating Positive Classrooms

      Skills you'll gain: Student Engagement, Positivity, Teaching, Education and Training, Classroom Management, Pedagogy, Curriculum Planning, Growth Mindedness, Research, Empowerment, Instructional Strategies, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Persistence, Goal Setting

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      941 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Duke University

      ART of the MOOC: Public Art and Pedagogy

      Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Pedagogy, Student Engagement, Aesthetics, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Creativity, Teaching, Community Development, Collaboration, Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      126 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

      Motivating Gen Z Learners: What Parents and Teachers Need to Know

      Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Motivational Skills, Learning Strategies, Student Engagement, Self-Motivation, Learning Theory, Classroom Management, Parent Communication, Needs Assessment, Behavior Management, Psychology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      336 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Arizona State University

      Teach English Now! Lesson Design and Assessment

      Skills you'll gain: Design Elements And Principles, Design Strategies, Language Learning

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      4.9K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free

      Johns Hopkins University

      Inclusive Online Teaching Teach-Out

      Skills you'll gain: Student Engagement, Pedagogy, Teaching, Differentiated Instruction, Diversity and Inclusion, Disabilities, Instructional Strategies, Diversity Awareness, Instructional Design, Learning Styles

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      59 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free

      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      English for Teaching Purposes

      Skills you'll gain: Classroom Management, Instructing, Verbal Communication Skills, Teaching, Higher Education, Language Learning, Professional Development, Stress Management, Educational Materials, General Networking, Collaboration, Vocabulary, Public Speaking, Grammar, Student Engagement, Communication, Motivational Skills

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      602 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free

      Arizona State University

      Learning How To Learn for Youth

      Skills you'll gain: Learning Strategies, Lifelong Learning, Human Learning, Willingness To Learn, Mental Concentration, Student Engagement, Creative Thinking, Time Management, Stress Management, Problem Solving, Self-Discipline, Personal Development

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • University of Colorado Boulder

      SEL for Students: A Path to Social Emotional Well-Being

      Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Higher Education, Education and Training, Goal Setting, Curriculum Development, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Social Skills, Human Development, Student Engagement, Empathy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      306 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • University of Colorado Boulder

      Teacher SEL: Programs, Possibilities, and Contexts

      Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Self-Awareness, Classroom Management, Social Studies, Storytelling, Empathy, Parent Communication, Personal Development, Stress Management, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Sensitivity, Community Development, Liberal Arts

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      149 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Foundations of Trauma Informed Pedagogy

      Skills you'll gain: Trauma Care, Teaching, Instructional Strategies, Human Development, Pedagogy, Disabilities, Advocacy, Self-Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Cultural Responsiveness

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Being a Professional: Commonwealth Education Trust
    • Learning to Teach Online: UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)
    • Teaching Character and Creating Positive Classrooms : Relay Graduate School of Education
    • ART of the MOOC: Public Art and Pedagogy: Duke University
    • Motivating Gen Z Learners: What Parents and Teachers Need to Know: Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
    • Teach English Now! Lesson Design and Assessment: Arizona State University
    • Inclusive Online Teaching Teach-Out: Johns Hopkins University
    • English for Teaching Purposes: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Learning How To Learn for Youth: Arizona State University
    • SEL for Students: A Path to Social Emotional Well-Being: University of Colorado Boulder

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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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