Nick Gentile Mini-Course: Essential Skills to Foster an Effective Learning Environment

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Essential Skills to Foster an Effective Learning Environment

Course Essentials

Within this tab you will find the Course Syllabus and the Tentative Schedule for this course. Please read this prior to the conclusion of Module 1.

Course Readings

Within this tab you will find all of the necessary readings divided by module that are required to be read in order to be successful for this course.

Web 2.0 Tools to Consider

These tools will assist the student in completing graduate level course work as well as increase the amount of collaboration between peers in the e-learning environment. Web 2.0 tools enhance the learning process, please make an effort to utilize these tools throughout the course.

Module 1: Introduction to Essential Skills to Foster an Effective Learning Environment

To begin the introduction module, click on the hyperlink above.

At the conclusion of this module, the learner:

• Will be able to analyze and identify pivotal components of the learning environment that they have created in their classrooms. (Cognitive Learning Domain)

• Will exhibit the ability to modify and revise their strategies when taking into consideration the desired skills that are advocated for the 21st century learner. (Psychomotor Learning Domain)

• Will formulate their stance in regard to implementing the desired 21st century learner skills. (Affective Learning Domain)

Module 2: Communication

To begin the module focusing on communication, click on the hyperlink above.

At the conclusion of this module, the learner:

• Will display the ability to categorize and compose strategies of facilitating effective communication between the learners within the learning environment. (Cognitive Learning Domain)

• Will initiate in a small group activity focuses on the skill of communication within the learning environment. Learners will compose a series of pen pal letter to one another, constructing knowledge revolving around communication skills. (Psychomotor Learning Domain)

• Will relate their prior experiences to the benefits and challenges that increased communication within the learning environment yields. (Affective Learning Domain)

Module 3: Collaboration

To begin the module emphasizing collaboration, click on the hyperlink above.

At the conclusion of this module, the learner:

• Will critique and defend various benefits and challenges of implementing collaborative approaches within the learning environment. (Cognitive Learning Domain)

• Will create a collaborative presentation comparing and contrasting the characteristics of the skills of collaboration and communication. (Psychomotor Learning Domain)

• Will identify and integrate strategies and outlooks when infusing communication skills within the learning process and learning environment. (Affective Learning Domain)

Module 4: Creativity

To begin the module highlighting creativity, click on the hyperlink above.

At the conclusion of this module, the learner:

• Will be able to design and develop lessons that engage students and support individual creativity when solving problems or creating responses. (Cognitive Learning Domain)

• Will demonstrate the ability to construct multiple pathways of potential student submissions with the option of students generating original ideas for their submission that align with course standards. (Psychomotor Learning Domain)

• Will formulate a stance of creative approaches and encourage creativity within the learning process. (Affective Learning Domain)

Module 5: Critical Thinking

To begin the module stressing critical thinking, click on the hyperlink above.

At the conclusion of this module, the learner:

• Will be able to identify the different levels of critical thinking strategies within the learning environment. (Cognitive Learning Domain)

• Will be able to assemble revisions on prior experiences where the learning process could have elevated opportunities of critical thinking to align with Higher Order Thinking Strategies. (Psychomotor Learning Domain)

• Will be able to question and propose various strategies that enhance the learning environment, ultimately generating a positive stance on emphasizing the significant of critical thinking skills throughout the learning process. (Affective Learning Domain)

Module 6: Wrap-Up

To begin the Wrap-Up module, click on the hyperlink above.

At the conclusion of this module, the learner:

• Will evaluate and critique existing lesson plans, offering input regarding strengths and weaknesses when focusing on the desired 21st century skills. Students will also have the opportunity to draw conclusions solidified within the course with a traditional essay focusing on a similar theme if they choose that path. (Cognitive Learning Domain)

• Will have the opportunity to compose a reflection of their personal experiences within the learning environment and how they could have changed and constructed a more engaging lesson that aligns with the desired 21st century skills. (Psychomotor Learning Domain)

• Will select and share moments within the course and their personal experiences that have shifted their mindset in regard to infusing the desired 21st century skills within their learning environment. (Affective Learning Domain)