This course provides a foundational understanding of teaching and learning. It equips you with the skills to design and deliver effective instruction, covering the following key areas:

• Understanding the diverse roles of instructors in various educational settings and recognizing the impact of cultural differences
• Exploring the brain’s information processing mechanisms
• Applying effective teaching methods that align with how humans learn
• Identifying factors that hinder learning
• Recognizing barriers to learning and addressing learner needs through a Maslowian perspective
• Planning instruction using the Backward Design approach
• Learning about Bloom’s Taxonomy of Thinking Skills
• Creating SMART learning objectives that are clear and measurable, ensuring they align with assessments and activities to enhance teaching and learning outcomes