CLL0010 - College Teaching and Pedagogy

Course Description

This course focuses on developing a teaching philosophy, observing college classes, building curricula, learning teaching strategies, developing goals and assessment, and building a teaching portfolio. Although it is taught through the lens of communication studies instructor, it is applicable to college teachers in a variety of fields.

Learning Outcomes:

• Increase your knowledge of how to construct meaningful learning environments for adult learners.
•  Understand how sensitivity, empathy and motivation facilitate classroom learning.
• Increase your skills in adapting your verbal and nonverbal behavior in a way that maximizes interpersonal understanding and instructional effectiveness in college classroom contexts.