Better Learning Teaching Support Material – WHY & HOW?

Create LTSM to improve READABILITY, to reduce COGNITIVE OVERLOAD, and to ENHANCE LEARNING (HPCSA and SACE Accredited)

Created by: Estelle Brettenny
Occupational Therapist, Metacognitive Learning Coach/Trainer

What Will I Learn?

• 1. Understand and explain the theoretical basis for this course to create better Learning Teaching Support Material.
• 2. Recognize the presence of important aspects of Learning Teaching Support Material that can enhance or hamper learning.
• 3. Explain reasons for using the 12 strategies covered in this course when creating Learning Teaching Support Material.
• 4. Analyse and evaluate Learning Teaching Support Material by using 12 short checklists .
• 5. Create Learning Teaching Support Material that will enhance the use of evidence-based and research-based learning strategies.

Requirements

• Desire to create Learning Teaching Support Material (LTSM) for better understanding & learning.
• Open mind to think about things we think we know.
• Willingness to make changes to existing Learning Teaching Support Material.
• Growth-oriented mindset to use the resources to learn more.

Target audience

• Educators (of Gr 4 learners and older learners) & Lecturers
• Tutors & Academic Coaches
• Professionals (or employers) creating training material and presenting training
• Older and adult learners that are confronted with challenges in their learning material
• Parents that support their school children with learning
• Professionals working with school learners