Course Description
The course aims at training English teachers who would like to update their competencies as course designers.
It is based on the authors’ competency model which focuses on needs analysis as a staple element of a course
and reveals the needs of all key stakeholders.
The course aims at English teachers who would like to upskill their competencies in course design. Based on the competency model developed by the authors, it prioritizes thorough needs analysis, addressing the requirements of all stakeholders involved. Additionally, the course provides instruction on creating a digital learning environment following the ergonomics standards. It also covers the production of media materials and practical application of AI-powered tools to improve the design process.
Learning Outcomes
During the course you will be able
- to identify the key stakeholders and the needs to create a mass-produced course
- to identify course goals and learning objectives and cohere all the activities which will support learners to attain them
- to create a comprehensive syllabus of a course
- to tailor media materials* to support learners to achieve learning objectives
- to apply AI tools* to meet stakeholders’ needs
- to design learning environment according to the rules of ergonomics
*All digital tools involved are accessible on the territory of Russia
AUTHORS
Ekaterina N. Shchaveleva
Associate Professor at the Department of Modern Languages and Communication, NUST ‘MISIS’. She is the head of the Master’s Program
in Second Language Teaching and Pedagogical Design in Digital Environments. She is responsible for academic support which involves curriculum design and syllabus development, digital environment management and teacher professional development. Currently, she supervises dissertations on teacher professional development and competence-based approach to university linguistic training. She is a PhD
in Education and also holds the CELTA certificate. Her professional interests lie in online learning and teaching, course design and teaching competences.
Olesya M. Tolstykh
Associate professor at the Department of Modern Languages and Communication. She holds a degree in linguistics and project management
in the digital learning environment of a university, and a PhD in pedagogy. Olesya has designed ICT curriculum and created a number of accompanying courses on the platforms Canvas and Moodle. Her research interests focus on advancing digital learning environments, incorporating augmented and extended reality, enhancing ergonomics in educational settings, and analysing educational digital footprints.
Basic
Certificate of the course participation
(36 hrs)
Сертификат после выполнения итогового задания на 36 часов
Standard
Certificate of the course participation
(36 hrs)
Удостоверение после выполнения итогового задания на 72 часа
Premium
Certificate of the course participation
(36 hrs)
Удостоверение после выполнения итогового задания на 144 часа
Prerequisites
- English Proficiency level B2+
- Knowledge of Methods of Teaching
- The concept of the course to be created
Languages
The working language of the course is Russian but all the provided materials are English-mediated