Module 4: Teaching Methods
The decisions that teachers make about instruction fall primarily into two broad categories: what to teach and how to teach it. Much of what you teach is mandated, at least at a comprehensive level, by your district. You have much more flexibility in determining how you will teach the content. In this module, you will explore multiple teaching methods designed to deliver content effectively to Net-Generation learners.
At the completion of this Module, you will be able to:
- Discuss why and how instructional approaches need to change to effectively engage and educate the Net-Generation.
- Adapt a current unit plan to address the Net-Generation's learning needs.
- Develop learning activities related to academic content and standards that incorporate various technologies.
- Discuss and evaluate some of the newer learning technologies that may soon be entering into classroom environments.
- Create nontechnical activities that leverage the Net-Generation's general learning characteristics.
- Generalize course content to reflect how the multicultural, special-needs and gifted, and other diverse populations within classrooms have their needs met by the application of the skills, strategies, and knowledge gained in this course.
- Reflect continuously on personal expertise, using the knowledge and skills associated with this course, and use these insights actively as the basis for ongoing professional growth.
- Work collaboratively to share knowledge, skills, and experiences; refine understanding of content; give and receive feedback; and improve expertise.