Is My Classroom Space Working Hard Enough?
About This Course
This course will enable educators examine the role of classroom layout, student input, and digital tools in creating an effective learning environment. The course will cover strategies for leveraging student voice in classroom decisions, organizing physical space to promote engagement and flow, and utilizing Blackboard/Smartboard technology to enhance instruction. By the end of the course, participants will have practical ideas for optimizing their classroom space to support dynamic, student-centered learning experiences.
Duration
30 minutes
Commitment
Self-paced
Language
English
Course Format
Self-study
Suitable For
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- Educators in Early Childhood Education (Pre-primary)
- School Teachers (All Grades)
- Special Education Teachers
- Teachers from all boards or curricula
Prerequisites
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Basic understanding of classroom teaching practices
Course Syllabus
Lesson 1
3 minutes
The Silent Classroom
This lesson will enable educators to redesign classroom spaces to maximize student engagement and learning and implement strategies that amplify diverse student voices in classroom discussions and decisions.
Lesson 2
10 minutes
Dynamic Spaces, Dynamic Learning
This lesson will enable educators to redesign classroom spaces to maximize student engagement and learning, and utilize wall space, boards, and digital displays effectively to showcase student work and support learning.
Lesson 3
7 minutes
Space Transformation Challenge
This lesson will enable educators to redesign classroom spaces to maximize student engagement and learning, implement strategies that amplify diverse student voices in classroom discussions and decisions, and create an inclusive environment where students feel empowered to contribute to classroom organization and processes.
Lesson 4
5 minutes
Space and Voice Assessment
This lesson will enable educators to self reflect and check their knowledge.
Lesson 5
5 minutes
Classroom Transformation Toolkit
This lesson will enable educators to develop a personalized plan to transform their physical classroom environment to better support student agency, and utilize wall space, boards, and digital displays effectively to showcase student work and support learning.
Why you should take this course
It presents a holistic view of a core competency required of successful educators in the contemporary educational ecosystem.
It draws on established models of effective teaching.
It is aimed at enhancing student learning outcomes through appropriate teacher behaviours.
It can be leveraged as a tool to aid teachers in reflecting and refining teaching practice.
About Certification
You will get a certificate on completing this course.
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