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Learning Transformation for Educators (GMS) Module 1.2 : Self Determination Theory

KKU-Academy
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Requirements for Getting a Certificate

To be eligible for a certificate, learners must complete the following modules:

1.1 Module : Adult Learning Theories 

1.2 Module : Self Determination Theory (Current Module)

1.3 Module : Cognitive Load

1.4 Module : Experiential Learning

1.5 Module : Mindset

1.6 Module :Meaningful Learning

1.7 Module : Metacognition

1.8 Module : The Professional Learner

From the course director

This course will increase your understanding of learning, uplift your teaching skills and help you craft your course for the best outcomes of your learners. The 4 modules intend to help gain a more in depth understanding of the learner, learning outcomes, assessment and feedback, and instructional design. This will enable learners to choose appropriate strategies to foster their own learning and enable teachers to design their course by choosing appropriate strategies to foster learning. Example of technology tools that can be used for instructional design and assessment are provided.

The 4 modules consist of:

  • Module 1. How do learners learn?

  • Module 2. Intended learning outcomes

  • Module 3. Assessment and feedback

  • Module 4. Instructional design

Module 1. How do learners learn?

This module intends to help gain a more in depth understanding of the learner and how they learn. This helps both learners and teachers identify strategies to incorporate in their learning practice and curriculum design.

Learners will be able to gain appreciation of:

  • Adult learning theories and how learning is different in learners with experience

  • Self Determination Theory and how to cultivate internal motivation

  • Cognitive Load Theory and how not to overload the learner’s brain capacity

  • Experiential Learning and its benefits

  • Mindset, how it affects teaching and learning and how to help foster a Growth Mindset

  • Meaningful Learning and how learning is situated

  • Metacognition and how it can improve learning

  • The Professional Learner and how to continuously develop

Course director

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Rosawan Areemit

M.D., Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University

Instructors

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Rosawan Areemit

M.D., Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University

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Atipong Pathanasethpong

M.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University.

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Warachaya Phanphruk

M.D., Associate Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University.

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Wanatcaporn Ussahgij

M.D., Department of Emergency Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University.

Course Learning outcomes

  • To understand how learners learn and identify strategies to incorporate in curriculum design.

  • To understand learning outcomes and choose appropriate learning outcomes for successful learning.

Target Learners

  • Those who teach and want to maximize their student’s learning, especially for higher education.

  • Life-long learners.

Level

Intermediate

Course Summary

  1. Course Number

    KA004-1.2-GMS
  2. Classes Start

  3. Prerequisites

    KKU-Academy KA004-1.1-GMS

    You must successfully complete KKU-Academy KA004-1.1-GMS before you begin this course.