Pedagogical innovation for teachers
Instructor: Sergio Reyes
Based on Justin Reich's book Iterate, this course invites teachers to innovate and continuously improve their pedagogical practices. This course acts as a catalyst for teachers to get excited about the challenge of innovation, encouraging teacher-led experimentation and peer learning. Over four weeks, participants will explore concepts of pedagogical innovation, experimentation and peer learning cycles, design thinking for pedagogical leaders, and collaborative innovation cycles.
Course information
For teachers
Duration: 12 hours
4 sessions
Live peer-to-peer learning
The methodology
Teachers will learn in small groups of 2-5 colleagues, meeting once a week for 4 weeks. Sessions are 1.5 hours and can be in-person or online.
Course syllabus
Session 1: Introduction to pedagogical innovation
- • Reflect on the process of changing teaching practices and its implications
- • Understand the cycle of experimentation and collaborative learning for innovation
- • Reflect on their teaching practices and their needs for change
Session 2: Design thinking for pedagogical leaders
- • Recognize the relevance of design thinking as a promoter of innovation
- • Analyze design thinking for higher education teachers
Session 3: The collaborative innovation cycle
- • Understand the stages and attitudes of design thinking for education teachers
- • Prototype an educational innovation applying design thinking
Session 4: Design thinking methods for innovation
The methodology
Teachers will learn in small groups of 2-5 colleagues, meeting once a week for 4 weeks. Sessions are 1.5 hours and can be in-person or online.
For teachers
Duration: 12 hours
4 sessions
Live peer-to-peer learning