Abstract Book of the 9th International Conference on Research in Education, Teaching and Learning
Year: 2025
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Enhancing Social Sciences Education through Online Teaching Competencies
Zahwah Alanazi
ABSTRACT:
This poster presentation discusses key competencies and training models to prepare social sciences educators for effective online teaching. It identifies essential skills like communication, technology use, curriculum design, and assessment. Current training methods and new proposed models like self-directed learning, mentorships, and collaborative workshops are compared. Case studies, challenges, and recommendations to bridge gaps between traditional and online instruction are provided. Presenting this poster presentation at the ICETL conference will allow for the sharing of best practices and perspectives, facilitating thoughtful dialogue around enhancing online education within the social sciences.
keywords: pedagogy, instructional design, educators’ development, teaching methods, virtual learning