Instructional Methods Dalhousie University

Overview

Different people learn in different ways and different material requires different instructional methodologies. As well, adult educators have preferences for particular instructional styles. In this course, we will look at combining these three factors. 

What You Will Learn

Upon completion of this course, learners will be able to:

• appreciate that different learning styles require different instructional methods

• examine how learning styles fit with the experiential learning cycle

• define the role and challenges of the trainer/facilitator

• identify the strengths and limitations of a variety of instructional methods

• select appropriate instructional methods with a programme design

Microcredential

This course provides learners with the opportunity to earn a microcredential. A microcredential is evidence of a skill or competency that is employment related. Dalhousie microcredentials are developed in collaboration with employers, industries, and/or organizations that relate to the content. A microcredential can be displayed on social media pages, digital resumes, personal webpages, and in email signatures. To earn the microcredential in this course, learners will need to successfully complete a competency-based assessment.