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Quick Facts

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

Course Overview

Have you ever wondered why some lectures feel like an interrogation while others are lively and engaging? Why do some students never participate while some always have their hands in the air? Why does nobody (or everybody) laugh at a teacher’s jokes? If yes, then the Understanding Classroom Interaction certification course might be the right fit for you, as it answers all these fundamental questions and more.

Understanding Classroom Interaction by edX is designed for classroom teachers in all subject areas and levels. It provides many analytical techniques and tools that answer many classroom interaction questions. It also deals with the impact language has on everyday classroom talk. Each module introduces fundamental techniques and concepts pertaining to classroom discourse and its analysis.

Moreover, the Understanding Classroom Interaction certification syllabus also emphasizes promoting critical reflection and allows you to develop your unique analytical toolkit. When you’ve completed the five-week training, you will be an expert in the necessary pedagogical practicals required for effective classroom interaction. Lastly, if you wish to showcase your newly learned teaching skills, the course completion certificate will allow you to do so and get it by paying the fee. The students can also audit the programme for a limited duration for free.

The Highlights

Teacher training and education-related program
Verified certificate qualification available for purchase
Self-paced learning method
Video lectures available with English transcripts
Delivered in English
A University of Pennsylvania offering
Study time of two-three hours/week
Five-week learning program
Free audit option
Introductory-level course material
Short term course

Programme Offerings

Five-week learning programme
Teacher training and education-related programme
Verified certificate available for purchase
Self-paced learning method
Two-three hours/week
Free audit option
Introductory-level course material
short term course

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 4074	yes	Penn

To get the course completion certificate, you will have to pay the required certification fees. However, you can also access all the course materials, including video lectures and readings, for free if you don't want a certificate. Below are the details regarding pricing.

Understanding Classroom Interaction fee structure

Course Name	Fees
Understanding Classroom Interaction	Free
Understanding Classroom Interaction – Certificate	Rs. 4,074

Eligibility Criteria

To get the most out of the Understanding Classroom Interaction online course, it is recommended that you’re either a third or fourth-year undergraduate student who is interested in or currently teaching or tutoring students. Graduate students and practicing teachers will also find this course beneficial.

What you will learn

Teaching skills

By the end of Understanding Classroom Interaction training, you will develop an in-depth understanding of topics like:

Types and effects of different styles of classroom participation
Functions and types of classroom storytelling
The role of gesture, intonation, and other subtle cues in classroom interaction
Different types of questions and their effects on the classroom environment
Functions and types of different turn-taking patterns

Admission Details

Step 1: The Understanding Classroom Interaction online course page can be accessed using this link: https://www.edx.org/course/understanding-classroom-interaction.

Step 2: Peruse the course details and curriculum carefully. Once you’re done, select the ‘Enroll’ option on the top.

Step 3: If you have an edX account, log in using your credentials. If you don’t create a new account using your email ID or other social credentials.

Step 4: After creating an account or logging in, you will be successfully registered into the program. You can also buy the certificate while you’re learning, or before beginning the course.

Application Details

While creating an edX account, you need to provide details like email ID, name, and country and generate your password and username. If you don’t wish to go through this long process, you can also use your Google credentials, Facebook credentials, or your Apple or Microsoft account. However, if you already have an account, you only need to sign in using the appropriate credentials.

The Syllabus

Previous classic research
Reasons for studying classroom interaction
Basic Terminology
Examples

Typical turn-taking patterns
Different types of questions
Consequences of learning and student engagement
Examples of different types of questions
Classroom discussions analysis

Contextualisation cues
Role of posture, gesture, appearance, and dress

Narrative analysis
Review of literature on classroom storytelling
Examples

Different types of participant structures
Joint nature of any classroom talk
Different participation frameworks

Instructors

Penn Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What information will the Understanding Classroom Interaction certificate display?

Instructors’ signatures, unique certification ID, partner university logo, edX logo, your name, and the course name is displayed on the course completion certificate.

2: Who mentors the Understanding Classroom Interaction program?

The Understanding Classroom Interaction online course is mentored by Betsy R. Rymes, a professor of Educational Linguistics at the University of Pennsylvania.

3: With which university has edX collaborated for this course?

edX offers the Understanding Classroom Interaction training in partnership with the University of Pennsylvania.

4: How long is the Understanding Classroom Interaction certification course?

Understanding the Classroom Interaction program is a five-week course.

5: Where can I use the certificate?

You can attach the course certificate to your resume/CV or link it to your LinkedIn profile.