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    • Berklee

      Music Education for Teachers

      Skills you'll gain: Developing Training Materials, Active Listening, Program Standards, Constructive Feedback, Instructional Design, Cultural Responsiveness, Multimedia, Cultural Diversity, Empathy, Emotional Intelligence, Media Production, Empowerment, Aesthetics, Personal Development, Technology Solutions, Post-Production, Collaboration, Content Creation, Writing, Creativity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.9K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Macquarie University

      Online education: The foundations of online teaching

      Skills you'll gain: Discussion Facilitation, Instructional Design, Pedagogy, Student Engagement, Community Development, Emerging Technologies, Technology Strategies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      277 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Universidad Austral

      Educación Básica en Contextos Rurales

      Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Educational Materials, Differentiated Instruction, Education and Training, Program Evaluation, Community Outreach, Community Development, Pedagogy, Cultural Diversity, Classroom Management, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Planning, Instructional Strategies, Public Policies, Student-Centred Learning, Teamwork, Planning, Social Justice, Strategic Planning, Leadership

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      448 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: New
      New

      IBM

      Generative AI for Educators

      Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Generative AI, OpenAI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, IBM Cloud, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Software Development Tools, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Deep Learning, Image Analysis, Technical Communication, Information Privacy, Natural Language Processing, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Mitigation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      6.1K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free

      Northwestern University

      Teaching the Violin and Viola: Creating a Healthy Foundation

      Skills you'll gain: Lecturing, Course Development, Creativity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      207 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • University of California, Irvine

      Advanced Instructional Strategies in the Virtual Classroom

      Skills you'll gain: Parent Communication, Student Engagement, Teaching, Instructional Strategies, Curriculum Planning, Instructional Design, Team Building, Virtual Teams, Motivational Skills, Differentiated Instruction, Blended Learning, Relationship Building, Diversity and Inclusion, Communication, Content Creation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      574 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • The Museum of Modern Art

      Teaching with Art: Using Inquiry, Activities, and Themes

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Liberal Arts, Lesson Planning, Literacy, Creative Thinking, Aesthetics, Curriculum Planning, Learning Styles, Creativity, Teaching, Instructing, Social Studies, Learning Strategies, Culture, Empathy, Critical Thinking, Emotional Intelligence, Instructional Strategies, Student Engagement, Classroom Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • University of Colorado Boulder

      Aprendizaje Activo STEM con Simulaciones Interactivas PhET

      Skills you'll gain: Interactive Learning, Instructional Strategies, Pedagogy, Mathematics Education, Teaching, Simulation and Simulation Software, Student Engagement, Simulations, Instructional Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Experimentation, Design, Technology Strategies, Scientific Visualization, Physics

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      648 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • University of California San Diego

      Teaching Impacts of Technology in K-12 Education

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Interactive Learning, Big Data, Cybersecurity, Student Engagement, Teaching, Pedagogy, Blockchain, Diversity Awareness, Algorithms, Data Security, Cryptography, Technical Communication, Information Privacy, Emerging Technologies, Computer Networking, Digital Transformation, Computer Science, Cloud Computing, Information Technology

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      57 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Arizona State University

      Teach English Now! Capstone Project 1

      Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Peer Review, Teaching, Pedagogy, Curriculum Planning, Instructing, Planning, Educational Materials, Instructional Strategies, Performance Review

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      2.4K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free

      Commonwealth Education Trust

      Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Learners and Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Student Engagement, Teaching, Pedagogy, Classroom Management, Human Learning, Instructional Strategies, Student-Centred Learning, Learning Theory, Human Development, Collaboration, Cultural Diversity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      242 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free

      Universidad de Chile

      Docencia para la capacitación laboral y el aprendizaje a lo largo de la vida.

      Skills you'll gain: Classroom Management, Teaching, Instructing, Lifelong Learning, Professional Development, Curriculum Planning, Higher Education, Communication, Instructional Design, Constructive Feedback

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      197 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Music Education for Teachers: Berklee
    • Online education: The foundations of online teaching: Macquarie University
    • Educación Básica en Contextos Rurales: Universidad Austral
    • Generative AI for Educators: IBM
    • Teaching the Violin and Viola: Creating a Healthy Foundation: Northwestern University
    • Advanced Instructional Strategies in the Virtual Classroom: University of California, Irvine
    • Teaching with Art: Using Inquiry, Activities, and Themes: The Museum of Modern Art
    • Aprendizaje Activo STEM con Simulaciones Interactivas PhET: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Teaching Impacts of Technology in K-12 Education: University of California San Diego
    • Teach English Now! Capstone Project 1: Arizona State 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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