HSCI 859^Pedagogy & Tching Strat Coll

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This course describes the theoretical basis of pedagogy and explores the foundations of teaching in higher education. Issues such as: how students learn, motivating students, and matching teaching methods with learning outcomes are topics designed to improve the quality of higher education. This course not only covers how to connect with students in the learning process, but also how to determine if students are learning. Using active techniques, encouraging classroom participation, motivating students, and various learning styles are examples of topics that will be covered. This course provides practical suggestions to implement the methods discussed.