BECE 4-IV-2 ETEEAP

This course explores the fundamental principles, theories, processes and practices of learning (both classical, contemporary and emerging) and their corresponding teaching-learning delivery modes to enhance learning experiences. The course also addresses factors that affect learning, such as intelligence, cognition, socio- cultural influences, biological bases and mental health. Through lectures, group activities, and symposia, pre-service teachers will be able to design learner-centered environments that actively fosters respect, empathy, compassion, and understanding among peers and communities anchored with the principles of learning sciences. In the end, pre-service teachers are expected to apply the theories and principles in designing a variety of teaching and learning activities to enhance learning and respond to changing learners’ needs and contexts.

This course addresses the development and enhancement of communication skills for teachers. These interactional and transactional language skills should help facilitate classroom interaction, knowledge sharing and collaboration, research, community involvement, and reflective practice to prepare them for 21st century teaching and learning.

The course employs interdisciplinary approach as it immerses students to content knowledge in different areas – Science and Mathematics, Education Sciences, Arts and Languages, and Behavioral & Social Sciences. Students are expected to effectively present information in oral, written, and technology-mediated forms after making comprehensive synthesis and critical reflection on information gathered from various sources. The course also engages students in collaborative learning experiences through class projects.