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    • Deep Teaching Solutions

      Uncommon Sense Teaching

      Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Critical Thinking, Classroom Management, Stress Management, Instructional Strategies, Teaching, Student Engagement, Education and Training, Blended Learning, Human Learning, Learning Strategies, Motivational Skills, Learning Theory, Differentiated Instruction, Learning Styles, Time Management, Disabilities, Instructional Design, Discussion Facilitation, Higher Education

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      717 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New

      Duke University

      Art of the MOOC: Art, Culture, and Society

      Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, Disabilities, Diversity Awareness, Social Studies, Culture, Social Justice, Community Organizing, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Socioeconomics, Pedagogy, Interactive Learning, Student Engagement, Advocacy, Aesthetics, Social Sciences, Creativity, Multimedia, Teaching, Electronic Media

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      321 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • University of Colorado Boulder

      The Teacher's Social and Emotional Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Teaching, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Growth Mindedness, Personal Development, Resilience, Persistence, Relationship Building

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      655 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • University of Colorado Boulder

      The Teacher and Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

      Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Program Evaluation, Empowerment, Intercultural Competence, Emotional Intelligence, Teaching, Social Justice, Social Skills, Behavior Management, Community and Social Work, Advocacy, Higher Education, Cultural Responsiveness, Education and Training, Classroom Management, Professional Development, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Social Studies, Goal Setting, Empathy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      893 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free

      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Cursos en línea: modelo para armar

      Skills you'll gain: Interactive Learning, Curriculum Development, Education and Training, Teaching, Instructional Strategies, Pedagogy, Content Management, Digital Communications

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      240 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • University of California, Irvine

      Foundations of Virtual Instruction

      Skills you'll gain: Virtual Environment, End User Training and Support, Telecommuting, Digital Communications, Emerging Technologies

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      1.5K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free

      Universitat de Barcelona

      Claves para la innovación en la docencia universitaria

      Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Blended Learning, Student-Centred Learning, Student Engagement, Pedagogy, Instructional Strategies, Higher Education, Course Development, Innovation, Instructional Design, Curriculum Development, Digital Transformation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.6K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Diseño Instruccional: Aprendizaje activo y Pedagogía digital

      Skills you'll gain: Instructional Design, Project Management Life Cycle, Education and Training, Course Development, Instructional Strategies, Educational Materials, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Quality Assurance, Planning, Project Management, Open Source Technology, Systems Analysis, Solution Design, Design Strategies, Digital Transformation, Strategic Thinking, User Centered Design, Digital Communications

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free

      Universidad Austral

      Red de sentidos: Arte, educación y procesos creativos

      Skills you'll gain: Curriculum Planning, Aesthetics, Education and Training, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Lesson Planning, Research, Teaching, Liberal Arts, Pedagogy, Curriculum Development, Course Development, Interactive Learning, Creativity, Instructional Strategies, Mathematics Education, Culture, Science and Research, Storytelling, Social Sciences, Cultural Responsiveness

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      113 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Berklee

      Teaching Popular Music in the Classroom

      Skills you'll gain: Developing Training Materials, Program Standards, Instructional Design, Cultural Responsiveness, Multimedia, Cultural Diversity, Creativity, Empowerment, Technology Solutions, Collaboration

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      99 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Evaluación del y para el aprendizaje: enfoque cualitativo

      Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Health Assessment, Teaching, Simulations, Program Evaluation, Education and Training, Data Collection

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      129 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • DeepLearning.AI

      Probability & Statistics for Machine Learning & Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability & Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), Probability Distribution, Probability, Statistical Inference, A/B Testing, Statistical Analysis, Data Science, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Visualization

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      554 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Uncommon Sense Teaching: Deep Teaching Solutions
    • Art of the MOOC: Art, Culture, and Society: Duke University
    • The Teacher's Social and Emotional Learning: University of Colorado Boulder
    • The Teacher and Social and Emotional Learning (SEL): University of Colorado Boulder
    • Cursos en línea: modelo para armar: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Foundations of Virtual Instruction : University of California, Irvine
    • Claves para la innovación en la docencia universitaria: Universitat de Barcelona
    • Diseño Instruccional: Aprendizaje activo y Pedagogía digital: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Red de sentidos: Arte, educación y procesos creativos: Universidad Austral
    • Teaching Popular Music in the Classroom: Berklee

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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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