Course curriculum

  • 1

    The Artful Practice of Teaching: The Essentials

    • How this program unfolds, and how to make the most of it

    • The teacher in you

    • From the big picture to manageable pieces

    • The essentials of teaching

    • You direct your journey

    • Pause and reflect often

    • Set intentions
  • 2

    Essential 1: Introspection

    • A look within

    • Why and how to think about a philosophy of teaching

    • The philosophy behind this program

    • The gift of feedback

    • Let your own philosophy of teaching emerge
  • 3

    Essential 2: Planning and Preparing

    • Planning lessons and preparing to teach

    • The building blocks of lessons

    • An approach to planning lessons

    • Domains and levels of learning

    • Intended learning outcomes

    • Openings and closings

    • Essential contents vs. 'nice-to-haves'

    • Review and rehearse
  • 4

    Essential 3: Teaching

    • Teaching by facilitating learning

    • Principles of adult learning

    • The learners

    • Help your learners get the most out of learning

    • 'Being' a teacher

    • Focus on what is within your control

    • The active core of each lesson

    • Evaluating learning
  • 5

    The Certificate Program

    • Why this program

    • How this program unfolds

    • What you will need

    • How to prepare for your teaching practice

    • Earn your ISW Certificate

    • Questions?