This microcredential is structured into six modules, delivered over six weeks. Each module features self-study materials, interactive activities such as quizzes, multimedia presentations, short video and audio recordings and peer critiques, as well as facilitated, live online sessions. These weekly, optional live online sessions provide an opportunity to apply the content to practical and authentic examples drawn from the workplace, with the course culminating in an industry led expression session.
The six modules are:
- Where does learning design fit in?
Delve deep into a discussion about what learning design is, and isn’t, and where it fits into the history of thinking, learning, technology and education and training.
- Behavioural learning theories
Examine some of the key theories that are part of behaviourism and the applications to learning design.
- Cognitive learning theories
Discover how cognitivism influenced the design of learning. Study the key concepts related to cognitivist learning theories and critique these theories and their applications.
- Social Learning Theory and Constructivism
Begin with an exploration of the influence of socio-cultural perspectives on learning. Then take a deep dive into social learning theories, including social cognitivism and constructivism.
Explore what connectivism is, and what its implications are for learning design.
Engage in a practical workshop hosted by an industry expert that combines the ideas, concepts and tools developed throughout the course and puts them into practice.
Course delivery
- This microcredential includes weekly, live, optional online sessions facilitated by an expert UTS academic, supporting self-study and online learning activities
- The optional live sessions focus on applying the course content to practical and authentic examples drawn from the workplace
- Regular formative quizzes throughout the course allow participants to track their progress
- Online sessions will be recorded.
