Course Syllabus
Syllabus Planning a Robust and Meaningful Classroom Discussion
Course Description
Do you want to help develop your students’ emotional intelligence? Join us to explore scenarios and role-play exercises you can use in your classroom to help develop empathy, perspective taking and positive communication skills. Recognize the role of personal stories in your classroom and model thinking through thoughts and emotions. Discover strategies to keep your students engaged while helping them learn empathy and perspective taking.
Course Outcomes
By the end of this session, you will:
- Identify ways to guide students to describe how to show empathy to others and how others might feel in situations using scenarios and role-play exercises.
- Describe your own as well as different perspectives in a variety of scenarios after reading different stories.
Format
This course is a Lightning Learning session, a condensed learning experience designed to ignite your skills and propel your career forward.
What is Lightning Learning?
Unlock new opportunities, enhance your expertise, and engage in practical strategies through this concise, power-packed learning experience. Additionally, for those seeking a more flexible learning option, we offer an on-demand recording, allowing you to access and learn at your own pace. To obtain your completion badge for this course, you will have to complete a self-reflection.
Grade Level
Suitable for educators teaching Grade 7 to Grade 12.
Estimated Duration
This course should take you 30-45 minutes to complete.
Earn Your Badge
You must complete a self-reflection to receive your digital badge, which counts towards the requirements for the Learning Pathway: Globally Connected Learning.
What is a Digital Badge?
A digital badge is a visual symbol of accomplishment. Our digital badges, issued through Canvas LMS, serve as verifiable symbols of your achievements and expertise. As you complete each learning session, these badges validate your dedication and commitment to advancing STEM education in Canada, allowing you to proudly share your accomplishments on social media or with colleagues and peers.
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