Reform of Higher Agricultural Education in the State Agrarian University of Armenia Workshops in Professional Development: Implementing Teaching and Learning methods Maria Navarro, Ph.D.

Workshop objectives After the workshops, participants will be able to: Write student learning objectives (cognitive, psychomotor, and affective domains) Describe different learning styles Using cognitive learning objectives, select methods of classroom teaching (presentation methods, student verbal interaction methods, application methods)

Workshop objectives Use questioning as a teaching method (non- directed discussion, directed discussion) Use the case study method (types of cases, modes of presentation, case methodologies) Use methods for practice (demonstrations, field trips, individual projects, experiential)

Workshop objectives Select and use instructional aides and resources (Internet, journals & periodicals, teaching aids, models, professional associations) Develop student assessment and student grading and construct classroom tests (fixed response, student supplied response)