PIDP Capstone
To complete the Provincial Instructor Diploma, I had to submit a lesson plan, a recording of a lesson, and a reflection. I can’t share this part publicly, but I want to thank everyone who helped me.
Teaching
Recommendations for Online Course Improvements
In this assignment I make suggestions on a fictional case study about on how to improve an online course.
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A Closer Look at Learning Theory
Traditionally, theoretical knowledge in Trades education is taught in lectures and rote learning from textbooks. While the practical part of Trades training is more constructivist in nature. In the practical application of trades, we must adjust to constantly changing circumstances and challenges.
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Challenges and Opportunities of Online Learning
Online courses have revolutionized education but we have to be mindful of the challenges.
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Group Work Doesn’t Have To Suck
Experience tells us that students either think that they are doing the work for everyone else or that they don’t need to put in an effort.
Let’s look at some factors we can bring into play that can make group work suck less.
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Virtual Reality and the Brain
This is a recording of my Zoom presentation for PIDP 3300 on May 26th, 2023.
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Scaffolding for Brain Development
As instructors, our job is to help our students bridge the gap between what they already know to what we want them to know in order to achieve the learning objectives we set out.
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To PID And Beyond
After completing this PIDP course 3260 I will have twenty of the required thirty points to receive my Provincial Instructor Diploma.
I enjoy learning to become a better instructor and there will always be more to learn.
Critical Incident Questionnaire
I like the idea of empowering my students to take charge of their learning and showing them how critical thinking and feedback can affect positive change.
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Cultural Safety Education
I know the ins and outs of European trades tradition but almost nothing about the local traditions from before Europeans started dominating what is Canada today.
I have much to learn and today I am committing to start this learning journey.
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