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Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
Have you ever wondered why some lectures feel like an interrogation while others are lively and engaging? Why do some students never participate while some always have their hands in the air? Why does nobody (or everybody) laugh at a teacher’s jokes? If yes, then the Understanding Classroom Interaction certification course might be the right fit for you, as it answers all these fundamental questions and more.
Understanding Classroom Interaction by edX is designed for classroom teachers in all subject areas and levels. It provides many analytical techniques and tools that answer many classroom interaction questions. It also deals with the impact language has on everyday classroom talk. Each module introduces fundamental techniques and concepts pertaining to classroom discourse and its analysis.
Moreover, the Understanding Classroom Interaction certification syllabus also emphasizes promoting critical reflection and allows you to develop your unique analytical toolkit. When you’ve completed the five-week training, you will be an expert in the necessary pedagogical practicals required for effective classroom interaction. Lastly, if you wish to showcase your newly learned teaching skills, the course completion certificate will allow you to do so and get it by paying the fee. The students can also audit the programme for a limited duration for free.
The Highlights
- Teacher training and education-related program
- Verified certificate qualification available for purchase
- Self-paced learning method
- Video lectures available with English transcripts
- Delivered in English
- A University of Pennsylvania offering
- Study time of two-three hours/week
- Five-week learning program
- Free audit option
- Introductory-level course material
- Short term course
Programme Offerings
- Five-week learning programme
- Teacher training and education-related programme
- Verified certificate available for purchase
- Self-paced learning method
- Two-three hours/week
- Free audit option
- Introductory-level course material
- short term course
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Fees Informations | Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|---|
| INR 4103 | yes | Penn |
To get the course completion certificate, you will have to pay the required certification fees. However, you can also access all the course materials, including video lectures and readings, for free if you don't want a certificate. Below are the details regarding pricing.
Understanding Classroom Interaction fee structure
Course Name | Fees |
Understanding Classroom Interaction | Free |
Understanding Classroom Interaction – Certificate | Rs. 4,103 |
Eligibility Criteria
To get the most out of the Understanding Classroom Interaction online course, it is recommended that you’re either a third or fourth-year undergraduate student who is interested in or currently teaching or tutoring students. Graduate students and practicing teachers will also find this course beneficial.
What you will learn
By the end of Understanding Classroom Interaction training, you will develop an in-depth understanding of topics like:
- Types and effects of different styles of classroom participation
- Functions and types of classroom storytelling
- The role of gesture, intonation, and other subtle cues in classroom interaction
- Different types of questions and their effects on the classroom environment
- Functions and types of different turn-taking patterns
Admission Details
Step 1: The Understanding Classroom Interaction online course page can be accessed using this link: https://www.edx.org/course/understanding-classroom-interaction.
Step 2: Peruse the course details and curriculum carefully. Once you’re done, select the ‘Enroll’ option on the top.
Step 3: If you have an edX account, log in using your credentials. If you don’t create a new account using your email ID or other social credentials.
Step 4: After creating an account or logging in, you will be successfully registered into the program. You can also buy the certificate while you’re learning, or before beginning the course.
Application Details
While creating an edX account, you need to provide details like email ID, name, and country and generate your password and username. If you don’t wish to go through this long process, you can also use your Google credentials, Facebook credentials, or your Apple or Microsoft account. However, if you already have an account, you only need to sign in using the appropriate credentials.
The Syllabus
- Previous classic research
- Reasons for studying classroom interaction
- Basic Terminology
- Examples
- Typical turn-taking patterns
- Different types of questions
- Consequences of learning and student engagement
- Examples of different types of questions
- Classroom discussions analysis
- Contextualisation cues
- Role of posture, gesture, appearance, and dress
- Narrative analysis
- Review of literature on classroom storytelling
- Examples
- Different types of participant structures
- Joint nature of any classroom talk
- Different participation frameworks
Instructors
Penn Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
Instructors’ signatures, unique certification ID, partner university logo, edX logo, your name, and the course name is displayed on the course completion certificate.
The Understanding Classroom Interaction online course is mentored by Betsy R. Rymes, a professor of Educational Linguistics at the University of Pennsylvania.
edX offers the Understanding Classroom Interaction training in partnership with the University of Pennsylvania.
Understanding the Classroom Interaction program is a five-week course.
You can attach the course certificate to your resume/CV or link it to your LinkedIn profile.