Online Diploma in Education
$297.00
Online Diploma in Education
Overview:
The Online Diploma in Education is a self-paced eLearning program that provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary to pursue a career in teaching. The program includes coursework in educational theory, child development, and instructional methods, as well as a field placement component.
Program Structure:
The Online Diploma in Education program is delivered entirely online and is comprised of five units of coursework, each followed by an assessment.
Unit 1: Courses in the first semester include Introduction to Education, Child Development, and Educational Psychology.
Unit 2: Courses in the second semester include Instructional Methods, Classroom Management, and Curriculum Development.
Unit 3: The third unit comprises a field placement component, during which students will complete 100 hours of observations and teaching in an educational setting.
Unit 4: Courses in the fourth unit include Diversity in Education, Technology in Education, and Assessment and Evaluation.
Unit 5: The final unit of the program features a capstone course, in which students will synthesize their knowledge and skills from across the curriculum.
Coursework:
Sample courses that may be included in the Online Diploma in Education program are listed below.
Introduction to Education: In this course, students will explore the field of education, including its history, philosophy, and major theories.
Child Development: This course introduces students to the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development of children.
Educational Psychology: In this course, students will learn about how psychological principles can be applied to teaching and learning situations.
Instructional Methods: This course covers a variety of instructional methods that can be used in the classroom, including direct instruction, inquiry-based learning, and problem-based learning.
Classroom Management: This course focuses on strategies for creating a positive and productive learning environment in the classroom.
Curriculum Development: This course explores the process of designing and implementing an effective curriculum.
Diversity in Education: This course examines issues of equity and inclusion in education, with a focus on students from diverse backgrounds.
Technology in Education: This course introduces students to the use of technology in the classroom, including instructional tools and resources.
Assessment and Evaluation: This course covers techniques for assessing student learning and determining educational outcomes.
Capstone Course: In this course, students will apply their knowledge and skills from across the curriculum to a real-world teaching situation.
Graduates of the program will be able to:
– Understand the history, philosophy, and major theories of education
– Analyze child development from birth to adolescence
– Understand how psychological principles can be applied to teaching and learning situations
– Select and implement appropriate instructional methods for different content areas and grade levels
– Create a positive and productive learning environment in the classroom
– Design and implement an effective curriculum
– Examine issues of equity and inclusion in education
– Use technology effectively in the classroom
– Assess student learning and determine educational outcomes.
Glossary:
Admission: The process of applying to and being accepted into a school or program.
Assessment: The process of evaluating student learning.
Classroom management: The strategies used to create a positive and productive learning environment in the classroom.
Cognitive development: The process by which children develop their ability to think, reason, and remember.
Curriculum: The planned and structured learning experiences that a school or program provides for its students.
Diversity: The ways in which people differ, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, culture, language, ability, gender, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status.
Evaluation: The process of determining the effectiveness of a school or program.
Equity: The fairness and just treatment of all people.
Inclusion: The practice of providing access and opportunities for all people, including those with disabilities.
Inquiry-based learning: A instructional method in which students explore a topic or question through their own research.
Instructional methods: The different ways in which a teacher can deliver content to students.
Outcomes: The results of an educational experience, such as student learning or program effectiveness.
Philosophy of education: A set of beliefs or principles about the purpose of education and the way it should be delivered.
Physical development: The process by which children develop their physical bodies, including their motor skills.
Problem-based learning: An instructional method in which students learn by solving authentic problems.
Psychological principles: Theories and concepts from psychology that can be applied to teaching and learning situations.
Social development: The process by which children develop their ability to interact with others.
Standards: Expectations for student learning that are set by states, districts, or other educational organizations.
Student-centered learning: An instructional approach in which students are actively engaged in their own learning.
Teacher-centered learning: An instructional approach in which the teacher is the primary source of information and direction for students.
Technology: The use of tools, such as computers, to support teaching and learning.
Theory: A set of related ideas that can be used to explain a phenomenon or guide action.
Diploma program: A program of study that leads to a diploma, which is a certificate of graduation.
Secondary education: Education that takes place after elementary school and before postsecondary education.
Graduate diploma: A degree earned after completing a college or university program.
Education diploma: A certificate awarded to those who complete an educational program.
Physical education: A course of study focused on the development and maintenance of physical fitness.
Successful completion: The act of finishing a course, program, or task.
Advanced diploma: A degree earned after completing a college or university program at a higher level than a regular diploma.
Degree program: A program of study that leads to a degree, which is a certificate of graduation.
Secondary school: A school that provides education after elementary school and before postsecondary education.
Foundational knowledge: The basics of a subject that provide a foundation for further study.
Tuition fees: The amount of money charged for instruction at a school or college.
Public schools: Schools that are funded by taxpayers and open to all students.
Education studies: The academic field of study that examines education and learning.
Tertiary preparation: Coursework taken at a college or university to prepare for entrance into a tertiary institution.
Entry requirements: The qualifications or standards that must be met in order to be admitted to a school or program.
Early childhood: The stage of life from birth to age five.
Credit transfer: The process of transferring credits earned at one school to another school.
Postgraduate study: Study undertaken after completing a bachelor’s degree.
Higher education: Education that takes place at the college or university level.
Course information: Details about a particular course, including its content, structure, and requirements.
