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Visit the website Novice vs Expert Learners – Neuroplasticity and complete the following steps:
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Micro-credential Summary:
Teachers are brain-changers. This micro-credential focuses on AITSL Standard 1.5, exploring the dynamics of the brain and learning—particularly the differences between novice and expert learners and their implications for teaching practice.In this micro-credential, you will delve into the fascinating world of neuroplasticity, understanding brain architecture and how information flows for storage and retrieval.
We will explore pedagogical practices conducive to the brain and learn how to implement them to optimise student learning effectively.Additionally, you will gain insights into neurological development from early childhood to young adulthood. We will discuss the contrasts between novices and experts, emphasising the importance of guiding novices away from ineffective self-directed approaches. Instead, we will focus on powerful teacher-led guided inquiry and explicit instruction.
You will acquire practical strategies to enhance memory encoding, storage, and retrieval processes, minimising factors that impede memory. These strategies align with the natural learning processes of students' brains.
This micro-credential aims to enhance your practice to improve student achievement and well-being by leveraging the brain's inherent neuroplasticity and understanding the nuances of novice versus expert learning.
This is a non-creditable micro-credential which is awarded a digital badge and Certificate of Completion which can be shared to your social networks and displayed in your professional portfolio.
Learning Outcomes:
- Compare and contrast novice and expert learners
- Explain how the brain learns and the implications for your teaching
- Understand brain development from early childhood to late adolescence.
Assessment: Online Quiz
Fee: $95
Duration: 20 hours
CPD Hours: 20 hours
Intakes: Enrolments are taken throughout the year on a continuous basis.
Study Mode: Online
Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations:
Undertaking this micro-credential enables students to meet their Continuing Professional Development obligations and industry update requirements in their profession. Upon successful completion of the micro-credential, students will be awarded Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours, a non-creditable micro-credential (Digital Badge) and a Certificate of Completion.
Course Enquiries: CPD-Enquiries@cqu.edu.au