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    • University of Michigan

      Resilient Teaching Through Times of Crisis and Change

      Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Pedagogy, Systems Thinking, Diversity Awareness, Adaptability, Course Development, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Constructive Feedback, Innovation, Collaboration, Planning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      61 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • University of Leeds

      Training and Learning Online

      Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Collaboration, Independent Thinking, Learning Strategies, Resourcefulness, Lifelong Learning, Analytical Skills, Interactive Learning, Investigation, Time Management, Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      122 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free

      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Formación docente basada en la práctica para desarrollar habilidades del siglo XXI

      Skills you'll gain: Discussion Facilitation, Pedagogy, Education and Training, Teaching, Instructing, Student Engagement, Instructional Strategies, Curriculum Development, Social Justice, Innovation, Collaboration

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free

      Universidad de Chile

      El desafío de Innovar en la Educación Superior

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Differentiated Instruction, Teaching, Higher Education, Cultural Diversity, Classroom Management, Student Engagement, Student-Centred Learning, Pedagogy, Instructional Strategies, Curriculum Development, Instructional Design

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.7K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free

      Commonwealth Education Trust

      Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Planning for Teaching and Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Teaching, Lesson Planning, Pedagogy, Classroom Management, Course Development, Student Engagement, Instructional Strategies, Interactive Learning, Learning Theory, Curriculum Planning, Instructional Design, Adult Learning Principles, Lifelong Learning, Goal Setting, Relationship Building, Professional Development, Planning, Innovation, Collaboration

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      289 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free

      The University of Sydney

      The Place of Music in 21st Century Education

      Skills you'll gain: Formal Learning, Creativity, Innovation, Cultural Diversity, Multimedia, Technology Strategies, Content Creation, Information Technology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      71 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • University of California San Diego

      Learn to Teach Java

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java Programming, Java, Program Development, Integrated Development Environments, Programming Principles, Software Design, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Cultural Responsiveness, Test Case, Computational Logic, Algorithms, Data Structures, Technical Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      55 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • DeepLearning.AI

      Mathematics for Machine Learning and Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability & Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), Probability Distribution, Probability, Linear Algebra, Statistical Inference, A/B Testing, Statistical Analysis, Applied Mathematics, NumPy, Calculus, Dimensionality Reduction, Machine Learning, Jupyter, Python Programming, Data Manipulation, Data Science

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      2.7K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • The State University of New York

      Home-Based Child Care

      Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Business Planning, Accident Prevention, Differentiated Instruction, Education and Training, Teaching, Emotional Intelligence, Emergency Response, Parent Communication, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Safety Training, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Classroom Management, Child Welfare, Pedagogy, Policy Development, Fiscal Management, Business Operations, Contract Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      124 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Rice University

      Introduction to Teaching English Learners

      Skills you'll gain: Differentiated Instruction, Diversity Awareness, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Instructional Strategies, Culture, Cultural Responsiveness, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Teaching, Pedagogy, Curriculum Planning, Disabilities, Mathematics Education, Cultural Sensitivity, Education and Training, Student Engagement, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Literacy, End User Training and Support, Technology Strategies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      39 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • The State University of New York

      Introduction to Early Childhood

      Skills you'll gain: Differentiated Instruction, Education and Training, Teaching, Parent Communication, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Child Welfare, Classroom Management, Pedagogy, Behavior Management, Student Engagement, Positive Behavior Support, Curriculum Development, Policy Development, Needs Assessment, Relationship Building, Communication Strategies, Data Collection

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      100 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Evaluación educativa

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Program Evaluation, Quantitative Research, Quality Assessment, Qualitative Research, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Education and Training, Health Assessment, Teaching, Pedagogy, Curriculum Development, Simulations, Survey Creation, Educational Materials, Research Design, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Collection, Data Analysis Software, Student-Centred Learning, Higher Education

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      816 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Resilient Teaching Through Times of Crisis and Change: University of Michigan
    • Training and Learning Online: University of Leeds
    • Formación docente basada en la práctica para desarrollar habilidades del siglo XXI: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • El desafío de Innovar en la Educación Superior: Universidad de Chile
    • Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Planning for Teaching and Learning: Commonwealth Education Trust
    • The Place of Music in 21st Century Education: The University of Sydney
    • Learn to Teach Java: University of California San Diego
    • Mathematics for Machine Learning and Data Science: DeepLearning.AI
    • Home-Based Child Care: The State University of New York
    • Introduction to Teaching English Learners: Rice University

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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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