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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

Understanding deeply the technique of Deep learning in teaching which guarantees skills and knowledge for lifelong learning by using a range of contemporary digital technologies to enhance the learning, forms the main aim for the intermediate course on Deep learning through transformative pedagogy. This certification course is provided by edX, an online education provider in association with University of Queensland and Microsoft, both known for its educational and technological contributions and the course is taken by the professors from the institution.

This self-paced Deep learning through transformative pedagogy online course with no required prerequisites comprises a curriculum which is specially curated for educators and education leaders but can be opted by anyone with a keen interest in learning and exploring the technique of deep learning.

The education & teacher training course mainly focuses on exploring deep learning and how it makes the students become more connective, collaborative and creative problem tacklers. Different powerful learning activities and teaching strategies are studied in order to facilitate deep learning which makes your students become innovative creators, effective communicators, and independent thinkers.

The Highlights

Course offered by edX
In association with UQ and Microsoftedu
Experienced tutors from UQ
Intermediate course on Education & Teacher training
Course duration of 4 weeks with 2-3 hours per week
Shareable and verified certificate upon completion
Free audit session
Self paced online class

Programme Offerings

Online Class
Instructor-led
Summaries
Journal reflection tasks
video lectures
Discussion Forums
assessments
& Final exam

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 12159	yes	The University of Queensland, Brisbane

The course on Deep learning through transformative pedagogy, can be learned by the students in two ways, by Auditing and by upgrading to verified track accounts for complete benefits.
The enrolled students can audit the course for free of cost.
Students can become a verified track user after the payment of Rs 12,159.

Fee category	Amount in Rupees
Base fee	-
Upgradation fee	12,159
total	12,159

Eligibility Criteria

Certification qualifying details

This course on Deep learning through Transformative pedagogy, rewards the candidates with the certificate of completion, given that, the student should be a verified track user who has made the required payment. The pass mark for this course is 70% and is decided to a range of graded and ungraded activities. The graded activities comprise dropdown quizzes, true or false and multiple choice for 40%, self reflective journal tasks for 30% and final peer assessment of building 500 words deep learning scenario along with practise assessment for (25%+5%) of the total marks.

What you will learn

Knowledge of deep learningTeaching skills

This course on Deep learning through Transformative pedagogy, will help the learning in gaining knowledge and relevant skills such as:

Students develop a comprehensive understanding of deep learning and its differences with surface learning.
The important features of deep learning are described elaborately in comparison with surface learning.
Students are trained to create learning activities for deep learning which interrelates both socio cultural and scientific perspectives.
Students gain the capability to apply effective communication skills including scaffolding, dialogic approaches and purposeful questing, which proposes engaging in deep learning.
Analyse and learn on the reasons behind the motivation for the learners to engage in deep learning activities and experiences.
Students gain insights on the role of emotive and affective factors in driving the learner's motivation which includes self-regulation, self-determination and critical self-reflection.
Students are made capable of giving effective feedback with timing, delivery and learning the learner’s responses as well.
Students deeply study and analyse educational, psychological and neuroscientific theories which support deep learning.
Students are trained in using different techniques to reflect critically and also, adapt these learning and teaching processes.
Learn and get familiar with different digital technologies and other assesses that can support deep learning.

Who it is for

High School TeacherTeacherKindergarten TeacherLecturer

The following aspirants can get benefitted from this course:

The aspirants who are or seeking a career of an educator or education leaders can opt for this course as its specially designed for them.
The aspirants are open to all who wish to study and master the skill of deep learning technique who can be parents, students for corporate sectors or any education organizations, can apply for this course.

Admission Details

This online certification course on Deep learning through transformative pedagogy can be applied through an effortless online registration process.

The students can follow the below given steps to register for this course:

Step: 1- Direct to the course website- https://www.edx.org/course/deep-learning-through-transformative-pedagogy.

Step: 2- Create a new edX or sign up using any social media account of yours and also verify your registered mail ID by climbing on the confirmation link sent to that ID.

Step: 3- Enroll in the course you want to pursue and choose between ‘audit the course’ or ‘purchase the upgrade’ according to your convenience. This can be changed later.

Step: 4- If you want to upgrade right away, select the option of ‘purchase the upgrade’ and you will be asked for payment.

Step: 5- Complete the fee payment with any suitable online payment modes.

Step: 6- After completion of fee payment, the student will become a verified track user with access to complete benefits.

The Syllabus

Welcome and course information
Place yourself on the map
Discussion-introduce yourself
Pre-course survey
Navigating LEARNx

Introduction to module
Questioning
Discourse
Tools for communication
Verbal and non-verbal communication
Assessment
Module summary
Additional resources

Introduction to module
What is feedback?
Feedback for deep learning
The types and purposes of feedback
Confusion and errors
Peer and self feedback for deep learning
Questioning as feedback
Effective feedback
Reflection journal modules
Resources
Module summary
Assessment

Introduction to module
Surface and deep learning
Learning and teaching landscape
Neuroscience and learning- the brain
Neuroscience and learning- the mind
Module summary
Assessment

Introduction to module
Emotional state of the learner
Teacher-student relationships
How do we motivate students for deep learning?
Tools for social learning
Importance of the self in context
Motivation learners through non- traditional methods
Module summary
Resources
Assessment

Practice peer assessment
Creating a deep learning scenario- instructions and rubrics
Peer assessment
Course evaluation
Next steps

Instructors

The University of Queensland, Brisbane Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What are some of the key concepts covered in the course?

This intermediate course on deep learning provides the learners in-depth studies on key concepts like surface and deep learning, communication skills, motivating students and feedback.

2: Is the discussion post graded?

The discussion posts along with some activities are non-graded activities and the graded ones are the questions, self-reflected journals, practise and final peer assessments.

3: What is peer assessment?

The students after completing their work, their peers review and mark the grades and feedback to their fellow peers. You will also review others' works and grade them accordingly.

4: What is the course duration for this course?

The course has a short course length of 4 weeks with an estimated effort of 2-3 hours weekly. However, students can personalize accordingly as it's a self-paced course.

5: Is there any deadline for applying to financial assistance?

The students should apply for the financial assistance on or before the deadline for upgrading the account which is provided to them right after enrolling into the course.

6: What are the refund policies offered by edX?

edX offers a full refund option for the students if they unenroll from the course within the refund eligibility period of 14 days after the purchase or class commencement.

7: Can students take a break and resume the course later?

Students can personalize their learning experience as it's a self-paced course. They can resume the course by clicking the option ‘Resume course’ provided within each course.

8: What are the benefits of being a verified track account user?

The verified track users are granted complete benefits, unlike the audit users, and it comprises the certification, graded assessments and lifelong access to the course content.

9: What is the deadline for the assignments?

This course has a deadline for the assignments and peers grading before the course end date with sufficient time as it needs to be reviewed and graded by your peers.

10: Where can the students raise their doubts and communicate with other learners?

The students can raise their questions and communicate with other learners in the discussion forums which are supervised by the course instructors. This is where the course discussions are made.