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New College Instructor

A practical Business Nous course in the Lead People track.

5 sessions60 lessons3 hours of study Written lessonsWorkbook includedCertificate

What you'll learn

  • Becoming a College Instructor
  • Principles of Adult Learning
  • Methods, Materials & Resources
  • Lesson Planning & Development
  • Evaluating the College Student

Course content

5 sessions · 60 lessons · ~3 hours · first 2 lessons free

Module 1 : Becoming a College Instructor9 lessons
  • 1 - Roles & responsibilities of a new instructorFree2 min
  • Roles & Responsibilities of an InstructorFree2 min
  • Identifying Your Teaching Style2 min
  • Moving Forward in Your Career2 min
  • Becoming a College Instructor2 min
  • Drawing on your Previous Experiences2 min
  • Activity2 min
  • Write a few notes about how you envision2 min
  • Thinking about your new roles and responsibilities, past experiences2 min
Module 2: Principles of Adult Learning22 lessons
  • What this module covers2 min
  • What is unique about adult learners?2 min
  • Types of Adult Leaners2 min
  • Visual Learners2 min
  • Auditory Learners2 min
  • Kinesthetic Learners2 min
  • Strategies for Working with Different Learning Styles2 min
  • Visual Learner Teaching Strategies2 min
  • Auditory Learner Teaching Strategies2 min
  • Kinesthetic Learner Teaching Strategies2 min
  • Barriers & Motivators2 min
  • Motivators2 min
  • Barriers2 min
  • Principles of Adult Learning2 min
  • Malcolm Knowles and summarized here, are2 min
  • Enjoy looking at maps, charts, pictures, videos, and movies2 min
  • Learn best through verbal lectures, discussions, talking2 min
  • Remember and process information through interacting2 min
  • Have skills demonstrated in physical coordination, athletic2 min
  • Working with Different Learning Styles2 min
  • What are some other ideas you may have about2 min
  • Barriers & Motivators to Participation2 min
Module 3: Methods, Materials & Resources9 lessons
  • Teaching Methods2 min
  • Types of Learning Materials2 min
  • Determining the Usefulness of Learning Resources3 min
  • Choosing a Textbook2 min
  • Textbook Selection Checklist2 min
  • Using a Textbook in Teaching2 min
  • Methods, Materials & Resources2 min
  • In the space provided try creating your own learning2 min
  • Have participants create their own study questions from the text2 min
Module 4: Lesson Planning & Development7 lessons
  • Defining Learning Objectives2 min
  • Drafting a Course Outline2 min
  • Drafting a Lesson Plan2 min
  • Sample Lesson Plan2 min
  • Program Development2 min
  • Lesson Planning & Development2 min
  • Tips for Lesson Planning2 min
Module 5: Evaluating the College Student13 lessons
  • Adult Learning & Test Anxiety2 min
  • Reducing Anxiety2 min
  • Methods of Evaluating Adult Learners2 min
  • Evaluation Considerations2 min
  • Providing Feedback to Students2 min
  • Paint the picture of what class will be like2 min
  • Providing Feedback2 min
  • Situational issues: personal circumstance2 min
  • Allows students to form opinions over time2 min
  • Suggestions for project-based work2 min
  • Assignments & Grading2 min
  • During Slideshow2 min
  • Questions35 min

About this course

A practical Business Nous course in the Lead People track.

Every lesson is written out in full — this is the complete course, not a summary. You read it, watch the narrated video, and do the exercise against your own business. The workbook is yours to download, print and keep. Finish the lessons and you earn a Business Nous certificate.

Who it's for

Small business owners, managers and ambitious employees who want practical know-how rather than academic theory. No prior study is needed — start where you are and work at your own pace.