Free Open Online Course for Enhancing Lab Learning Outcomes
Now open! (January 2017)
Course Aims
The aim of this course is to revisit some of the fundamental educational principles of laboratory learning, as a means of improving the instructional design of labs.Whether you are an experienced educator looking to revisit your practices, or a newer instructor wanting to try something different or to improve what you already do, this course offers you a chance to reassess your assumptions about labs and their educational bases.
Target Audience
Experienced or beginning educators in universities, secondary and middle schools who want to improve the quality of laboratory experiences in STEM education.As a participant in this MOOC you may be eligible for recognition for
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) - to maintain your
registration as a teacher, for example. Certificates of completion can
be requested if evidence is provided of your full participation and
completion of the course activities in either self-paced or Action
Learning modes. Time: 10 hours (Self-paced) 12 hours (Action Learning) |
Mission
Practical skills of students are absolutely essential, and this is especially true in practice-based disciplines such as nursing, engineering and science.Enhance student outcomes by developing teacher expertise in planning, designing, implementing and evaluating lab experiences.
Modules
covering crucial aspects of laboratory planning, development, deployment, and evaluation.Module 1 - Developing laboratory classes for the digital age
Module 2 - Developing the aims, objectives and alignment of laboratory classes
Module 3 - Types of labs and the conditions for learning they present
Module 4 - Structuring and Supporting Learning in Laboratory Classes
Module 5 - Modern Laboratory Learning Environments
Module 6 - Bringing it all together – developing activity guides and lesson plans.
Module 2 - Developing the aims, objectives and alignment of laboratory classes
Module 3 - Types of labs and the conditions for learning they present
Module 4 - Structuring and Supporting Learning in Laboratory Classes
Module 5 - Modern Laboratory Learning Environments
Module 6 - Bringing it all together – developing activity guides and lesson plans.
Two Modes of Participation
LEARNING MATERIALS:
Typical modules consist of web-based, multimedia & text-based study materials. Brief expert videos provide stimulus material about key concepts. Virtual tours provide a window into labs in use. These components are combined with activities, contributions by participants and further reading.
Course Organisers
Led by Engineering, Health Sciences and Education staff at the University of Southern Queensland supported by an international team of experts.
CERTIFICATION:
Participants will receive a badge upon successful completion with evidence of active participation in the course.
MELLO: MOOC for Enhancing Lab Learning Outcomes Join us in now! |