Traditional Learning Centre
Online, instructor-facilitated, 40 hours over a designated eight-week period. This course normally begins with a full-day face2face meeting for those able to attend.
Course Summary
Note: Traditional Learning Centre is mandatory for those teachers interested in teaching in a Traditional Learning school.
Traditional Learning Centre is a online course facilitated by an instructor which explores the philosophy, pedagogy and organizational structure of a traditional learning school. This course explores the Traditional Learning Centre’s use of teacher-directed instruction and character education to foster reflective thinking, continuous learning and responsible citizenship.The program is a celebration of cultural diversity and commonly held values..
Audience
This course is intended for all educators who are interested in:
- Teaching in a Traditional Learning school
- Interested in the approach and pedagogy
Learner Outcomes
At the conclusion of this course, participants will:
- Understand what is meant by direct instruction.
- Have reflected on the purpose and means of teaching character education.
- Understand what is expected of and offered to students in a Traditional Learning Centre school
- Understand what is expected from and offered to teachers in a Traditional Learning school.
- Have participated with colleagues in building a community of teachers interested in the Traditional Learning Centre approach.
- Have experienced being an online student
Requirements
Skills
- General knowledge of Windows, word processing and basic computer operations (e.g. saving files, creating folders etc.)
- Basic Internet navigation
Hardware & Software
- While no special hardware or software is required, you may wish to check the Technical Requirements Document to ensure that you have everything you need.
Time
- Face to face orientation on first day of class (Calgary based teachers)
- Plan on spending 4 to 5 hours per week over the 8-week duration of the course