Naional Cheng Kung University－Department of－professor－Courses

National Cheng Kung University－Institute of Education
－Fu-Yun Yu －Courses

Course Name	Instructional Principles
Credits	2
Time Offered	Fall term of 2005 academic year
Instructional Goals	To equip students with the propositional as well as procedural and conditional knowledge associated with the most powerful principles of instruction. Furthermore, by presenting and analyzing various case studies on teaching and learning applying those instructional principles, students will be able to become a flexible, and adaptive practitioner in the future.
Outlines	Common Attributes of Excellent Teachers Meaningfulness Prerequisites Open Communications Organized Essential Ideas Learning Aids Novelty Modeling Active Appropriate Practice Pleasant Conditions and Consequences Consistency
Required Reading	Yelon, S. L. Powerful Principles of Instruction. Longman.
Instructional Methods	Presentation + Case Studies
Grade	Assignments (meaningfulness) 15% Assignments (learning aids) 15% Case Studies and Analysis 20% Final Exam 40% Attendance and Participation 10%
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Course Name	Information Technology Education
Credits	2
Time Offered	Fall term of 2005 academic year
Instructional Goals	Three are three main goals of this course. First, familiarize students with the design and evaluation criteria of instructional web-sites and the most-visited web-sites, learning modules, and resources for integrating into different disciplines. Second, students will be able to appreciate how problem-based learning is mediated in networked technologies. Finally, students will have hands-on experience designing and involving in international online cooperative learning projects. Finally, students will utilize various web-based instructional strategies for the support of students’ learning in the classroom.
Outlines	Learning resources on Language Learning Learning resources on Mathematics Learning resources on Social Science Learning resources on Natural Science and Technology Learning resources on Arts and Liberal Arts Learning resources on Physical Education Learning resources on Inter-Disciplinary Areas Learning resources on General Education International Cooperative Projects online Evaluation and Re-design of Problem-Based Learning Modules Design and Development of Web-based Learning Activities
Required Reading	Assembled Packages
Instructional Methods	Presentation + Inquiry-based Learning + Problem-based learning + Interdisciplinary approach + Cooperative learning + Discussion + Experiential learning
Grade	Assignments 20% 3 design projects 60% Participation in in-class weekly activities 20%
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Course Name	E-Learning
Credits	3
Time Offered	Fall term of 2005 academic year
Instructional Goals	The most current and important topics in E-Learning are explored and discussed. Issues included are mobile learning, wireless networked learning, highly interactive classroom, blogging, videoconferencing, web-based learning, virtual reality, digital maps, video games, remote experiments, etc. as well as factors influencing the effectiveness in e-learning, such as learners’ difference.
Outlines	Mobile learning and ubiquitous learning E-Schoolbag systems Building highly interactive learning environments Blogging integrated in subject matters Improving community experiences Supporting pupils writing with the computer. Design and assessment of educational video games Remote experiments for science learning. Promoting multicultural education via broadband videoconferencing Virtual reality for language learning Internet addiction, usage, gratification, and pleasure experience Digital maps for learning Computer-aided education and cognitive styles Digitally augmented physical spaces Virtual learning for the biological sciences
Required Reading	Assembled packages
Instructional Methods	Presentation + Leading discussion
Grade	Participation & attendance 20% Literature Review 20% Leading discussion 30% Final report 30%
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Course Name	Information Technology Education
Credits	2
Time Offered	Fall term of 2005 academic year
Instructional Goals	Three are three main goals of this course. First, familiarize students with the design and evaluation criteria of instructional web-sites and the most-visited web-sites, learning modules, and resources for integrating into different disciplines. Second, students will be able to appreciate how problem-based learning and cooperative learning are mediated in networked technologies. Finally, students will utilize various web-based instructional strategies for the support of students’ learning in the classroom.
Outlines	Learning resources on Language Learning Learning resources on Mathematics Learning resources on Social Science Learning resources on Natural Science and Technology Learning resources on Arts and Liberal Arts Learning resources on Physical Education Design and Evaluation of Problem-Based Learning Modules Design and Development of Web-based Learning Activities
Required Reading	Assembled packages
Instructional Methods	Presentation + Inquiry-based Learning + Problem-based learning + Interdisciplinary approach + Cooperative learning + Discussion + Experiential learning
Grade	4 design projects 80% Participation in in-class weekly activities 20%
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Course Name	Computer Supported Collaborative Learning
Credits	3
Time Offered	Spring term of 2004
Instructional Goals	The latest trends and developments of Computer Supported Collaborative Learning are the focus of this course. Both theoretical bases and empirical evidence as well as factors influencing the successful implementation of Computer Supported Collaborative Learning are introduced.
Outlines	Overview & Introduction Understanding CSCL Working Together Online Meaningful learning Problem-solving with technology Forming communities Supportive technologies Using telecommunications to foster learning communities Scaffolding conversations in structured computer conferences Supporting social co-construction of knowledge through collaborative communication Cybermentoring: communicating through the Internet Fostering Community Learning in problem-based learning environments WebQuest Alien Rescue
Required Reading	Assembled packages
Instructional Methods	Presentation + Discussion + Design/Production projects
Grade	Participation & Attendance 20% Web resources assembling and presentation 20% WebQuest design 15% Reflection of Alien Rescue 15% Final report 30%
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