Who Should Attend?

• Primary and Middle School Teachers
• Professional Development Leads
• Academic Coordinators
• Teaching Assistants
• Trainers

Course Overview

The "Innovative Pedagogy: Techniques for Active Learning" workshop is a comprehensive workshop designed to elevate teaching strategies and create more dynamic, student-centered learning environments. This advanced-level workshop delves into a range of pedagogical techniques aimed at enhancing student engagement and fostering deeper cognitive development across diverse classroom settings.

Participants will begin by analyzing and evaluating various active learning methodologies to understand their influence on student engagement and cognitive outcomes. The workshop will introduce Flipped Classroom Models, demonstrating how educators can effectively restructure classroom time to focus on interactive activities such as group work, peer teaching, and experiential learning.

Teachers will explore Advanced Scaffolding Techniques to support student autonomy, learning to design tasks with gradually increasing complexity that challenge students while providing the support they need to succeed. In parallel, participants will refine their questioning techniques, applying advanced strategies that promote higher-order thinking and lead students toward a deeper understanding of complex concepts.

The integration of technology is another key focus, as educators will explore technology-driven active learning tools that can be seamlessly incorporated into their teaching practice to engage digital-native students. The workshop will also introduce the BOPPPS (Bridge, Objectives, Pre-Assessment, Participatory Learning, Post-Assessment, Summary) lesson planning model, equipping participants with a structured approach to ensure that their lessons actively involve all students and maintain high engagement levels throughout.

By the end of the workshop, participants will possess a robust toolkit of advanced pedagogical strategies, empowering them to create innovative and engaging learning experiences that inspire their students to reach their full potential.

Learning Objectives:

• Analyze and Evaluate various active learning methodologies and their impact on student engagement and cognitive development across diverse classroom settings.
• Explore Flipped Classroom Models to maximize classroom time for active learning activities such as group work, peer teaching, and hands-on practice.
• Utilize Advanced Scaffolding Techniques to support student autonomy in learning by gradually increasing complexity and cognitive demand in learning tasks.
• Apply Advanced Questioning Techniques that promote higher-order thinking and foster a deeper understanding of complex concepts among students.
• Explore Technology-Driven Active Learning and Student Engagement Methods.
• Explore BOPPPS Lesson planning to ensure active learning and higher student engagement levels.

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