Confused by competing teaching strategies?

This course helps you cut through the noise. Learn when and how to apply varied teaching approaches—like direct instruction, constructivism, and inquiry—and how AI tools can make them more effective, purposeful, and context-driven.

Understand the core principles of major teaching approaches and how to choose based on your context.

Discover practical ways AI tools can enhance instruction, personalise learning, and support varied pedagogies.

Gain confidence in aligning teaching strategies with philosophy, purpose, and student needs.

Meet Elyana Zawaideh

Elyana Zawaideh, an accomplished educator and curriculum expert with 20+ years of international experience, is committed to fostering quality education globally. She specializes in Concept-Based Curriculum & Instruction and leads workshops for the International Baccalaureate, focusing on PYP, MYP, and DP language programs.

Meet Rita Bateson

Rita is the Co-founder and Director of Education at Eblana Learning. She is a renowned educator, author, and mentor with over 20 years in international education. A former Senior Curriculum Manager at IB Global Headquarters, she was also the founding Head of School for an IB continuum school. Rita now focuses on helping schools ethically embrace AI, offering expert guidance to navigate rapid technological change.

Course Curriculum

8 Chapters · 24 Lessons

  1. 1

    Teaching Approaches with AI

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      Course Welcome

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      Course Structure

  2. 2

    Engage with Teaching Approaches with AI

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      Getting Started

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      Course Overview

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      Pre-Course Poll on Teaching Approaches

  3. 3

    Exploring the Teaching Approaches together

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      Exploring Different Teaching Approaches

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      Using AI to Reflect on Your Teaching Approach Preferences

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      Direct Instruction

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      Long Read: Principles of Instructions

  4. 4

    Explaining AI’s role in Supporting Constructivism

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      Explaining the Role of AI in Constructivism

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      Demo: Using Magic School AI to Support Constructivism & Inquiry

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      Google Workspace

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      Learning Check Activity

  5. 5

    Elaborating on AI Implementation in Experiential and Inquiry-Based approaches

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      Elaborating on Collaborative Learning

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      Case Study: Sample Lesson Plan using AI and including prompts and outputs

  6. 6

    Evaluating AI’s role in All Approaches

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      AI-Enabled Teaching Approaches

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      Teaching Approaches - Summary and Links

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      Summary of AI Tools

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      Closing Remarks

  7. 7

    Embedding Your Learning

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      Embed

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      Bibliography

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      Recommendations

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      Proximal Assessment

  8. 8

    Extend

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      Extend

Intentional teaching meets intelligent tech

Join the course and explore AI’s role in education—effectively, ethically, and with impact.

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