Government Pavilion, C/ Padre Herrera s/n
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38200, San Cristobal de La Laguna
Santa Cruz de Tenerife - Spain
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Hours: Mon, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Communication and motivation skills in teacher-student interaction
Communication and motivation skills in teacher-student interaction
Overview
▪ Reflect on the condition and functions of the university teacher and their role in educational interaction.
▪ Understand and apply teaching strategies that promote motivation and communication in the university classroom.
▪ Develop and apply motivational skills that promote student involvement and learning.
▪ Develop and apply effective communication skills in university face-to-face teaching.
▪ Systematically incorporate communication and motivation skills into one's own practice.
Academic program
1. The status of the university teacher: What kind of teacher am I?
2. Teaching functions: What defines my profession?
3. Teaching strategies in the teaching context
4. Motivational skills
5. Communication skills
The training activities to be carried out during the delivery of the micro-credential will be:
Theoretical classes: expository, explanatory or demonstration sessions of the contents and knowledge.
Practical classes: sessions of practical application of the content developed in the theoretical classes, through the resolution of exercises, problems or theoretical-practical scenarios.
Work: preparation of a study, essay, work… proposed in the subject, either individually or in a group following established guidelines.
Regarding the way to organize the teaching to achieve the objectives set out in the micro-credential, the organizational modality summarized below will be followed:
▪ Lectures/expository method: presentation or explanation by the teaching staff.
▪Practical classes: activities supervised by the teaching staff in the classroom, laboratories, clinics.
▪ Individual work: individual preparation of assignments/projects/reports, portfolio,
▪ Active methodologies: cooperative learning, project-based learning, flipped classroom, service learning, game-based learning, case studies, problem-solving…
This course uses simulation as an active learning methodology. The teaching approach will be blended (partially in-person and partially online). The most relevant theoretical concepts will be presented, encouraging student participation and discussion to facilitate learning. Learning activities will also be included, with students assigned specific tasks. Finally, two sessions will be held virtually, one of which will incorporate a simulation (role-playing) with two-way feedback.
The microcredential will have an evaluation system (ES) based on the following assessment tests:
- Attendance, participation or attitude in teaching activities, seminars, tutorials, etc.: monitoring student attendance and participation in teaching activities, carrying out activities during teaching sessions.
- Written works, memoirs, internship reports, and projects: documents prepared on a topic or activity carried out, following the instructions established by the teaching staff
- Oral presentation and defense of topics, papers, etc.: oral presentation on a topic
This corresponds to the content of the micro-credential or to the results of a task, exercise, or project, followed by discussion with the teaching staff. It can be done individually or in a group.
The following evaluation criteria will be used: - Participation in the subject.
Perform the proposed tasks with the level of application and depth requested. - Reflect on your own motivational and communication skills and establish an improvement plan
General information
Credits: 1.5 ECTS
Duration: 15/02/2026 – 20/02/2026
Teaching modality: Blended learning
Location: Faculty of Education and Institutional Virtual Classroom (online learning environment)
Valued at: xx €
The cost of tuition for this Microcredential will be subsidized by the 'Plan for the development of university microcredentials', investment 6 of component 21 of the Addendum to the 'Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan', financed by the European Union – Next Generation EU, year 2025.
Short courses available in various formats (in-person, online, or hybrid). Ideal for learning without interrupting your professional life.
Content created and delivered by professionals and experts in the field, designed for immediate application.
Endorsed by the University of La Laguna. You will receive an official ECTS certificate, valid in the European Higher Education Area.
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