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Instructional Strategies POLY 1010

Polytechnic Teaching Course

International Fees

International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.

Course details

NOTE: All registrants must first contact develop@bcit.ca.​ The Instructional Strategies course provides participants with the opportunity to experience a variety of instructional strategies and techniques, which they can apply to their own teaching practice. Participants will develop and adapt motivational strategies to better engage their students. Participants will use creative techniques and frameworks to help their students learn how to learn and how to think critically and creatively. Participants will discuss strategies for creating an inclusive classroom that is respectful of diversity and removes obstacles to student success, as well as strategies and techniques for building a sense of community amongst learners. They will also learn how to manage classrooms and handle difficult situations in a respectful, professional manner. Principles of universal design for learning will be explored.​

Prerequisite(s)

  • No prerequisites are required for this course.

Credits

3.0

Domestic fees

$758.16

Course offerings

Spring/Summer 2024

Below is one offering of POLY 1010 for the Spring/Summer 2024 term.

CRN 69388

Duration

Tue Apr 02 - Fri May 24 (8 weeks)

  • 8 weeks
  • CRN 69388
  • Domestic fees $758.16
    International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Apr 02 - May 21 Tue 17:00 - 20:00 Burnaby SE12 Rm. 101Q
Apr 02 - May 24 N/A N/A Online
Instructor

Oleg Lungu

Course outline

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Domestic fees

$758.16

Important information
  1. Departmental approval needed
  2. International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
  3. Please contact develop@bcit.ca for approval to register.
Status

In Progress

This course offering is in progress. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • Analyze a variety of strategies and techniques that support learning.
  • Enable learning by applying motivational models and approaches.
  • Apply appropriate techniques to help learners retain and transfer knowledge.
  • Use strategies to help adults learn to think critically, creatively and metacognitively.
  • Apply appropriate strategies to help learners develop collaboration skills, and effective communication.
  • Manage the classroom environment effectively.
  • Use professional and respectful communication skills.
  • Evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies applied in lesson plan.
  • Apply Universal Design of Learning principles to lesson planning and delivery.​

Effective as of Fall 2023

Related Programs

Instructional Strategies (POLY 1010) is offered as a part of the following programs:

  • Indicates programs accepting international students.
  • Indicates programs with a co-op option.

Learning and Teaching Centre

  1. Polytechnic Teaching
    Associate Certificate Part-time

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