CONT690: Introduction to Teaching and Learning

Empowering educators: transforming teaching and learning for the 21st century

This course provides a broad introduction to teaching and learning. A general overview of current and key concepts in teaching and learning will be covered including instructional methods, assessment, feedback and course design. The incorporation of online and remote aspects of teaching and learning will also be explored. 

Who Should Take This Course?

The course is ideal for

• educators who are interested in gaining a broad introduction to teaching and learning
• individuals who want to learn about current and key concepts in teaching and learning, including instructional methods, assessment, feedback and course design
• teachers who are looking to incorporate online and remote aspects of teaching and learning into their instruction
• professionals who want to explore the changing landscape of education in the 21st century and its impact on the workplace

Delivery Method

This course is delivered asynchronously online allowing participants to engage with flexibility at their own convenience. This method provides a balance between self-paced learning and structured coursework while promoting a supportive community where participants can share experiences and ideas. 

Professional Development

This course will count towards completion of the Post-Graduate Certificate in Workplace Training and Development.

Students who complete the Post-Graduate Certificate will be eligible to receive advanced standing in the laddering option offered by the Faculty of Education. 

Queen’s University Faculty of Education has designed this the laddering option as a customizable graduate experience, with the inclusion of three different credentials within one course. Laddering will allow you to progress through successive credentials while carrying forward course credits. Students can receive three different credentials: a Post-Graduate Certificate, a Graduate Diploma in Education, and a Professional Master of Education. If you follow the laddering system, you can earn all three credentials with fewer classes overall.

Contact us at edonline@queensu.ca or visit educ.queensu.ca/ladder for more information.

Course Fees

CAD$650.00

Course fees include

• full access to comprehensive course content
• timely feedback from a subject matter expert on assignments
• Shareable Badge of Completion (Queen's University) 
• credit toward the Post-Graduate Certificate in Workplace Training and Development

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