The “Teaching Methods for Blended Learning” course offered by the Center for Continuing Education at the University of Baghdad aims to develop the skills of teachers and faculty members in adopting modern approaches in education. This course is designed in response to the global shift towards blended learning, which combines traditional classroom teaching with online education.

Course Outline:

  1. Understanding Blended Learning:
    • Definition and objectives of blended learning.
    • Differences between traditional, online, and blended education.
    • The benefits of blended learning for students and educators.
  2. Blended Teaching Strategies:
    • Exploring effective teaching methods that integrate both online tools and face-to-face instruction.
    • Utilizing technological tools to design and implement curricula.
    • Examples of successful blended learning strategies.
  3. Lesson Planning and Design:
    • How to create a teaching plan that combines online and in-person components.
    • Effectively using e-learning platforms and learning management systems (LMS) such as Moodle and Google Classroom.
    • Designing interactive online activities that enhance student engagement.
  4. Managing Blended Learning:
    • Time management and organizing schedules between online activities and traditional classes.
    • Assessing student performance in a blended learning environment.
    • Techniques for supporting and monitoring students in blended learning.
  5. Challenges and Solutions:
    • Common challenges of transitioning to blended learning and how to overcome them.
    • Addressing connectivity and interaction issues in the online environment.
    • Ways to enhance student motivation in online learning.

Course Objectives:

  • Equip teachers with the skills to adapt to modern educational demands driven by advanced technology.
  • Enable participants to design and implement effective blended learning strategies.
  • Develop skills for assessing student performance in the context of blended education.
  • Raise awareness about the importance of blended learning as a tool to improve education quality.

Target Audience:

  • University faculty and school teachers.
  • Educators interested in updating their teaching methods.
  • Individuals keen on learning and utilizing blended learning techniques.

This course is part of the University of Baghdad’s efforts to enhance the competencies of educational professionals, ensuring their readiness to meet current and future challenges in education.

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