1. COMPSCI 747 Pedagogies and instructional design

2. Definitions Pedagogy Instructional Design
The method and practice of teaching
Broader and more inclusive than instructional design
Instructional Design
The process by which instruction is improved through the analysis of learning needs and systematic development of learning experiences. Instructional designers often use technology and multimedia as tools to enhance instruction

3. Pedagogical approaches
Traditional lectures: (Teacher centric)
Open-ended instruction: Complex open problems
Discovery learning: Students solve problems without clear direction
Worked examples: Examples are given step-by-step
Experiential learning: Authentic activities
Active learning: Learn by doing something
Case studies: Generalize principles from detailed case studies
Peer learning: Students learn from each other

4. Structuring content delivery
Make goals clear
Sequence of topics
Logical connections between topics
Connection with existing knowledge
Opportunities to practice and identify misconceptions
Summarize
Move from simple to more complex
Use before create

5. Active learning Discussion Peer Review Brainstorming Problem solving
Role Playing
Kinaesthetic learning
Games
Simulations

6. Creating discussion Ask open-ended questions Use think-pair share
Rather than ask “Is this…”, “How could we…”
Use think-pair share
Ask students to expand their comments
Create cognitive dissonance

7. Peer review, observation of classroom
Classroom climate
Engagement and interest of students
Structure of the material
Effectiveness of activities
Related to content
Appropriate difficulty
Engaging to students
Flow and timing

8. Observation of Teaching
COMPSCI 107 course
Python
Monday 3-4
Room (Clock Tower)