Myanmar Teacher Platform

Course Description

This course is a part of "Year 3 Semester 1 E-Learning Course for Teacher Educators - Pre-service Teacher Education Programme".

Year 3 Semester 1 E-Learning Course for Teacher Educators - Pre-service Teacher Education Programme is organised into the following modules:

• Module 1: Education in the 21st Century
• Module 2: Consolidating Understanding of Pedagogical Theory and Practice
• Module 3: Educational Psychology
• Module 4: Strategies for Effective Learning
• Module 5: Creating Meaningful Learning Experiences

In this course, we will study Module 3. Module 3 covers the following topics. 

Module 3

Module 3.1. Psychological Theories of Learning and Implications for Teaching

• Reflection on some foundational learning theories from Year 1 and Year 2
• Cognitive and social constructivist theories of learning
• Educational psychology: myths and misconceptions

Module 3.2. Theories of Intelligence

• Consolidating and critiquing the theory of multiple intelligences in practice
• Intelligence theory for teaching and learning

Module 3.3. Developing Understanding of Children’s and Adolescents’ Cognitive, Social and Psychological Development

• Children’s and adolescents’ cognitive, social and psychological development
• Consolidating understanding of learner development and diversity
• Student mental health

Course Objectives

After completing this course, teacher educators will be better equipped with the competencies to effectively deliver the Pre-service Teacher Education Year 3 Semester 1 curriculum.

Learning Outcomes

By completing this course, teacher educators will be able to:

• demonstrate their understanding of the interconnectedness of education and society, the significance of key agencies of education and the importance of the constructive alignment in designing curriculum to meet the needs and aspirations of diverse learners and communities;
• apply pedagogical frameworks - Technological Pedagogical and Content knowledge (TPACK), Universal Design for Learning (UDL), Education for Peace and Sustainable Development (EPSD) and Human Rights Education (HRE) – to attain Year 3 learning goals of primary and middle school specialisation tracks;
• demonstrate their understanding of key educational psychology, philosophies and theories that are relevant to delivering the Year 3 Semester 1 subjects/learning areas of each specialisation track; and
• plan, prepare and deliver their Year 3 Semester 1 subject/learning area, applying various teaching strategies and assessment approaches to meet the needs of diverse learners in classrooms.

Assessment and Certification

In order to get the certification, you need to finish all the course work, quizzes and final assessment.

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