This page contains an overview of the requirements for Module 2 of the Generational Issues in Global Education course along with a video presentation that provides an introduction to a brief history of Pedagogy in the 20th Century along with the key figures who influenced public education in America.
Online module that covers “a brief history of Pedagogy in the 20th Century along with the key figures who influenced public education in America. You will also begin working with your presentation group on your presentation.” The module contains a video lecture, assigned readings, class discussion, a journal and webliography entry assignment, and a note on future student presentations. The video is accessible via the webpage. However, all other resources cannot be accessed via the website.
Type of Material:
The material is part of an online course. The website contains a syllabus and a video presentation.
Recommended Uses:
• Could be used as a guide for educators in the same field to structure a module pertaining to this content
• Video could be used by a student to supplement their course material
Technical Requirements:
Internet access
Identify Major Learning Goals:
According to the website:
At the conclusion of this module, you should be able to:
1. Identify the key figures who influenced the U.S. education system in the early 20th century.
2. Explain the factors that influenced education in the early 20th century.
3. Compare and contrast teaching methods between the 20th and 21st centuries.
Target Student Population:
College level course in education
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
Knowledge of curriculum and instruction and history of education would be beneficial but not necessary. Knowledge of supporting materials to supplement the video would also be helpful (textbook pages are listed, but name of textbook is not). Enrollment in the course is required to view all the learning materials.
Content Quality
Rating:
Strengths:
• All elements of the module including objectives, course material/content, and assignments/assessments are outlined.
• Video is a good summary of the topic, which is a core concept in education.
Concerns:
• Course material and assignments/assessments are listed but not available on the website.
• Although the module could be used flexibly, the information that is missing about the readings and assessments make it difficult to gauge the direction of the module.
• Supplemental material is needed to make this a complete module. Textbook could be replaced by articles available through ERIC, for example.
No bibliography or citations are provided to demonstrate that the information was informed by scholarship.
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
Rating:
Strengths:
The learning objectives are identified and are measurable. The video could be used after the course instructor provides the background and context for it. The target learners are pre-service teachers who are learning about the history of education. The video could be used as part of lecture or supplemental material to help improve students' abilities to learn the material. Assignments could be written based on the video.
Concerns:
The course syllabus and the video could not be used to meet the learning objectives.The course syllabus needs supporting materials to accompany it such as a link to the e-textbook, discussion questions...etc in order for it to be used as teaching tool. The webpage could not be effective as a standalone online course without more instructional materials to accompany it.
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
Rating:
Strengths:
The material was easy to use. The webpage was very organized. Headings were used effectively to group the learning activities. The video was hyperlinked and had closed captioning for users with special needs. The closed captions appeared to be accurate.
Concerns:
• Missing information makes it difficult to use.
• Uncertain where the module was hosted, but perhaps some hyperlinks would make this more engaging and interactive. This would also solve the problem of the missing information (such as discussion prompts and readings).
Creative Commons:
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