Course Description
This course explores emerging and research-informed instructional methods that promote active, student-centered learning in diverse educational environments. Emphasizing innovation and creativity in pedagogy, the course introduces a range of instructional models and strategies designed to enhance learner engagement, critical thinking, and real-world application. Students will examine approaches such as flipped learning, project-based learning (PBL), problem-based learning, gamification, experiential learning, and design thinking. The course also covers effective integration of educational technologies, adaptive teaching strategies, and inclusive practices that respond to diverse learner needs. Through case studies, collaborative activities, and microteaching sessions, students will critically evaluate instructional approaches and design lesson plans that reflect innovative pedagogy tailored to 21st-century learning contexts.