In this course students will identify, examine critically and analyse different perspectives on teaching and learning. Students will develop a personal perspective about the nature of teachers, learners, content, pedagogy, assessment, curriculum, teaching, in organizations and schools globally and within the UAE. Students will evaluate and reflect critically on the purpose and roles of schools within a broader social framework by examining the nature and function of schools within society, culture, and education. Students will have the opportunity to research, analyse and discuss various elements of educational environments, with reference to a variety of educational models, curricula, teaching and learning pedagogies, classroom management, and related policies both globally and within the UAE. Finally, students in this course will synthesize professional practice with theory, research literature and effective teaching and learning.
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