Course Overview
NOTE: All registrants must first contact poly@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)
- S in POLY 1005
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$805.77
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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.
Learning and Teaching Centre
- Fundamentals in Polytechnic Teaching
Microcredential Part-time
- Polytechnic Teaching
Associate Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Winter 2027
Below is one offering of POLY 1010 for the Winter 2027 term.
CRN 92632
Dates
Jan 18 - Mar 15 Loading
- CRN 92632
- $805.77 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
8 weeks
Instructor
Saad Shawer
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Registration requirements
Departmental approval is required to register for this course offering. You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Important information
- Please contact poly@bcit.ca for approval to register. For the asynchronous self-study hours, students may complete the required learning activities at any time during the week between scheduled in-person classes. All self-study materials and activities will be available through the Learning Hub (LH). No Class Feb 15.
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
No approval yet? Request approval You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice. Find out more about BCIT course cancellations.