- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
NOTE: All registrants must first contact develop@bcit.ca. The Instructional Strategies course provides participants with the opportunity to experience a variety of instructional strategies and techniques, which they can apply to their own teaching practice. Participants will develop and adapt motivational strategies to better engage their students. Participants will use creative techniques and frameworks to help their students learn how to learn and how to think critically and creatively. Participants will discuss strategies for creating an inclusive classroom that is respectful of diversity and removes obstacles to student success, as well as strategies and techniques for building a sense of community amongst learners. They will also learn how to manage classrooms and handle difficult situations in a respectful, professional manner. Principles of universal design for learning will be explored.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$759.98
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Analyze a variety of strategies and techniques that support learning.
- Enable learning by applying motivational models and approaches.
- Apply appropriate techniques to help learners retain and transfer knowledge.
- Use strategies to help adults learn to think critically, creatively and metacognitively.
- Apply appropriate strategies to help learners develop collaboration skills, and effective communication.
- Manage the classroom environment effectively.
- Use professional and respectful communication skills.
- Evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies applied in lesson plan.
- Apply Universal Design of Learning principles to lesson planning and delivery.
Effective as of Fall 2023
Related Programs
Instructional Strategies (POLY 1010) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs with a co-op option.
Learning and Teaching Centre
- Polytechnic Teaching
Associate Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Winter 2025
Below is one offering of POLY 1010 for the Winter 2025 term.
CRN 92632
Dates
Mon Jan 20 - Mon Mar 10
- 8 weeks
- CRN 92632
- Domestic fees $759.98
Status
Seats Available
This course offering has seats available.
Class meeting times
Instructor
Sylvia Gajdics
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Departmental approval needed
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- Please contact poly@bcit.ca for approval to register.
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.