Hi Cynthia,
The instructor development courses are designed to contain specific content in each course as well as build on the content in the sequence of courses. As you know from having taken ED 101 that course covers the basics of becoming a career college instructor, particular discussing the Three M Model, of being a model, manager and motivator. ED 102 discusses different methods of engaging students in the learning process so they will want to remain enrolled and making progress toward their career goals. ED 103 is focused on the identifying the different learning preferences that students bring to the class and how to develop instructional deliveries that will touch upon all of them. In addition, the course contains information about different testing formats and assessment techniques. ED 104 talks about classroom management. A list of common challenging student behaviors is given along with strategies for managing them. ED 105 covers instructional planning and delivery options, including how to select media and technolgy that will make your teaching more efficient. ED 106 discusses a variety of methods that can be used to increase the learning of students. Strategies are given that will help instructors with their lesson plan development and content selection. ED 108 is an advanced learning course designed to share information about how individuals cognitively process course content and how their multiple intelligences can be used to keep them engaged in the learning process.
As you can see these courses are designed increase the knowledge base and expertise of career college instructors so they can be more effective and efficient in their instructional planning and delivery.
Any questions let me know.
Thanks.
Gary Meers
