(WinterMod1CPDF)
Module 1: Assessing, Introducing, and Developing Strategies for Professional DevelopmentThe StFX Centre for Online Learning & Professional Studies is pleased to offer this six-week, non-credit course in Assessing, Introducing, and Developing Strategies for Professional Development. This course offers practical strategies for improving skills in assessing, introducing, and developing strategies for professional development.Participants will be guided synchronously through weekly topics such as assessing training needs, introduction to research, acknowledging the various styles of learning, developing learning objectives, and designing instruction initiatives. Topics will be reinforced through interactive activities, group engagement and instructor feedback.Synchronous Class Dates: Synchronous (Wednesdays 7-10pm Atlantic Time) January 8 - February 12Participants MUST complete this module prior to completing Module 2: Facilitating, Implementing, and Evaluating Effective Learning Outcomes.Participants will earn a Certificate in Professional Development & Facilitation when they have completed both Module 1: Assessing, Introducing, and Developing Strategies for Professional Development and Module 2: Facilitating, Implementing, and Evaluating Effective Learning Outcomes.
Week 1: Key Concepts of Social Justice in Adult Learning
Week 2: Assessing Learning Needs
Week 3: Principles of Adult Learning
Week 4: Learning in Adulthood
Week 5: Developing Instruction Initiatives
Week 6: Presentations & Final Remarks
Working professionals who have completed a minimum of grade 12 high school (or equivalent).
Throughout the course, participants engage in learning activities that are:
• asynchronous (i.e., happening independently on participants’ own schedules) via the Moodle platform to prepare to engage in active learning during the synchronous sessions. Moodle is the main platform for the course and contains all the course materials and learning resources. It will also be the location where assignments are submitted.
• synchronous (i.e., happening in real-time) via Collaborate (see dates above).
Technology Requirements
• Reliable internet access (high speed is recommended)
• Speakers and microphone, or headphone
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