Communication and motivation skills in teacher-student interaction

Communication and motivation skills in teacher-student interaction

Overview

Goals

▪ Reflexionar sobre la condición y funciones del docente universitario y su papel en la interacción educativa.
▪ Comprender y aplicar estrategias de enseñanza que favorezcan la motivación y la comunicación en el aula universitaria.
▪ Desarrollar y aplicar habilidades motivacionales que favorezcan la implicación y el aprendizaje del alumnado.
▪ Desarrollar y aplicar habilidades de comunicación eficaces en la docencia presencial universitaria.
▪ Incorporar de manera sistemática las habilidades de comunicación y motivación a la propia práctica.

Access requirements

Academic program

Contents

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

Methodology and activities

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:

▪ Lecciones magistrales/método expositivo: presentación o explicación por parte del profesorado.

▪Clases prácticas: actividades supervisadas por el profesorado en el aula, laboratorios, clínicas.

▪ Trabajo individual: preparación individual de trabajos/proyectos/informes, portafolio, 

▪ Metodologías activas: aprendizaje cooperativo, aprendizaje basado en proyectos, aula invertida, aprendizaje servicio, aprendizaje basado en el juego, estudio de casos, resolución de problemas …

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.

Evaluation criteria

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)

Registration fee: €xx

Valued at: xx €

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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.

Flexibility

Short courses available in various formats (in-person, online, or hybrid). Ideal for learning without interrupting your professional life.

Employability

Content created and delivered by professionals and experts in the field, designed for immediate application.

Certification

Endorsed by the University of La Laguna. You will receive an official ECTS certificate, valid in the European Higher Education Area.

Teaching staff

Carmen Hernández Jorge

Sonia Plasencia Carrillo

Rebeca J. Villaroel Ramírez

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