Learn how to teach communication, teamwork, critical thinking and self-motivated learning — four 21st-century skills strongly linked to student success. College educators and administrators will gain a strong foundation in the theory, research and practical applications of these crucial skills in both face-to-face and online college courses. You'll examine skills frameworks, critiques of these frameworks, instructional design principles and the science behind each of the four skills. The course features tips and strategies for teaching these skills in online courses, with a focus on instructional design, teaching and assessment. This course is taught by award-winning author and presenter Matthew Hora, who will be actively moderating the course and providing regular feedback to each learner.
Teaching 21st Century Skills in College Courses
University of Wisconsin–Madison via edX Professional Certificate
Overview
Syllabus
Course 1: Introduction to 21st Century Skills
The Introduction to 21st Century Skills course is for faculty and other postsecondary instructors who want to improve how their students are learning four “21st century skills”, communication, teamwork, critical thinking, and self-motivated learning. This course provides a foundation in instructional design and how these skills are best viewed in cultural terms, with practical tips for how to best design and teach college-level courses and programs that cultivate these complex competencies. This course is part 1 of a 3-course program.
Course 2: Teaching Teamwork & Communication Skills
The Teaching Teamwork and Communication Skills course provides you with an in-depth understanding of transferable skills, including teamwork and collaboration. The course also covers career readiness and communication, key skills that are frequently cited in today's conversations about the skills gap, 21st-century skills and college student employability. This course is part 2 of a 3-course program.
Course 3: Teaching Critical Thinking & Self-Regulated Learning Skills
Engage and improve your teaching in both critical thinking skills and self-regulated learning skills as cultural scripts. This course is part 3 of a 3-course program.
Courses
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Learn how to teach communication, teamwork, critical thinking, and self-motivated learning — four 21st-century skills strongly linked to student success. College educators and administrators gain a strong foundation in the theory, research, and practical applications of these crucial skills in both face-to-face and online college courses. You also examine skills frameworks, critiques of these frameworks, instructional design principles, and the science behind each of the four skills. The course features tips and strategies for teaching these skills in online courses, with a focus on instructional design, teaching, and assessment within online modalities.
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This course is designed to equip students with the essential skills and knowledge required to excel in team-based environments and to help them learn how to communicate effectively. Students will explore the dynamics of successful teamwork, the impact of cultural influences on collaboration and strategies for fostering clear and impactful communication. Through a combination of theoretical learning, practical exercises and real-world applications, students will develop a comprehensive skill set that prepares them for diverse professional settings.
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The Teaching Critical Thinking & Self-Regulated Learning Skills course will help you understand what critical thinking and self-regulated learning are and why they matter. You will learn strategies for teaching both critical thinking and self-regulated learning cultural scripts in the college classroom, as well as within our professions and individual backgrounds.
Taught by
Matthew T. Hora
