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Teaching for Critical Action Empowering Students in Challenging Times
Intermediate
Online
5 Weeks
Free Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study, Campus Based/Physical Classroom | Video and Text Based |
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|
| yes | University of Toronto, Toronto |
The Syllabus
- We examine the confluence of multiple crises that characterize the world's current scenario. We discuss how educational approaches that emphasize agency and collective responsibility can empower students as transformative agents for positive change. An Indian teacher discusses storytelling as a strategy for students' action on the Covid-19 pandemic. An expert psychologist discusses the importance of committed action in countering students' anxiety.
- We discuss the role of teachers as learning experience designers. We review challenges of designing for collaboration and examine design approaches to promote students' critical action. Educators from the United States discuss an educational strategy that uses project-based civic learning experiences to engage youth in urban planning. An expert guest host addresses the implications of creating a culture of collaboration in the classroom.
- We present the CALE Framework for designing critical action curricula. We discuss how your designs can expand in scope and lead to a deeper exploration of socio-environmental problems. A Chinese educator reflects on inquiry-based curriculum on Climate Change. An expert guest host takes us deeper in the subject of Climate Action education.
- We review Knowledge Building theory and Critical Pedagogy as two pedagogical approaches to support Critical Action education. A Colombian teacher reflects on an Arts-based curriculum that supports students' action on the issue of decolonization. An expert critical pedagogue discusses in depth some important concepts.
- We examine our personal and collective next steps as teachers engaged in Critical Action education. Our guest teachers from weeks 1 to 4 return to respond to questions asked by the MOOC students.
Instructors
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4 Sep'25, 09:00 AM
22 May'25, 10:05 AM
22 Jun'24, 11:01 AM
4 Jun'24, 11:29 AM
8 Apr'24, 04:22 AM
23 Mar'24, 11:44 AM
19 Mar'24, 11:29 AM
27 Feb'24, 11:36 AM