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      Universidad Austral

      La escuela rural y su comunidad: herramientas para la acción

      Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Community Outreach, Education and Training, Community Development, Teaching, Curriculum Planning, Mentorship, Student Support and Services, Family Support, Cultural Responsiveness

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      69 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Series Orientation: Transforming Education

      Skills you'll gain: Student-Centred Learning, Education and Training, Teaching, Adult Learning Principles, Community Development, Instructional Design, Social Justice, Student Engagement, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Cultural Sensitivity, Time Management

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create Student Books with Book Creator

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      46 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Indian Institute for Human Settlements

      Housing Justice: A View from Indian Cities

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Public Policies, Community Development, Sustainable Development, Policy Analysis, Socioeconomics, Advocacy, Economics, Case Studies, International Relations

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Improving Content Mastery with Quizlet

      Skills you'll gain: Educational Materials, Curriculum Planning, Developing Training Materials, Interactive Learning, Organizational Skills, Student Engagement, Education Software and Technology, Learning Strategies, Test Tools, Drive Engagement

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Michigan

      Community Awareness: Police Brutality in the U.S.

      Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Social Justice, Community and Social Work, Advocacy, Cultural Responsiveness, Journalism, Public Safety and National Security, Diversity Awareness, Public History, Public Policies

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Building Students Math Skills with iKnowit

      Skills you'll gain: Mathematics Education, Education Software and Technology, User Accounts

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      42 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Changing Status and Perception of Animals

      Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Behavioral Health, Healthcare Ethics, Mental Health, Rehabilitation, Non-Verbal Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      58 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Power of Sport in American Culture

      Skills you'll gain: Culture, Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Political Sciences, Diversity Awareness, Policy Analysis, Media and Communications, Intercultural Competence, Diversity and Inclusion, Critical Thinking

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Introduction to Archaeology: Archaeology as Activism

      Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Public History, Social Justice, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Cultural Responsiveness, Liberal Arts, Ancient History, Sustainable Development, Anthropology, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Environment, Case Studies, Health Equity, Community Development, Climate Change Programs, Community Outreach, Culture, Diversity Awareness

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Learning Experience Design: Development and Evaluation

      Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Educational Materials, Multimedia, Instructional Design, Learning Management Systems, Education Software and Technology, Professional Development, Content Creation, Design Strategies, Quality Assurance, Constructive Feedback, Communication Strategies, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Evaluación auténtica

      Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Student-Centred Learning, Curriculum Planning, Education and Training, Data Collection, Innovation, Community Development, Case Studies, Research Methodologies, Learning Strategies

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      41 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular natural sciences courses

    • La escuela rural y su comunidad: herramientas para la acción: Universidad Austral
    • Series Orientation: Transforming Education: University of Michigan
    • Create Student Books with Book Creator: Coursera Project Network
    • Housing Justice: A View from Indian Cities: Indian Institute for Human Settlements
    • Improving Content Mastery with Quizlet: Coursera Project Network
    • Community Awareness: Police Brutality in the U.S. : University of Michigan
    • Building Students Math Skills with iKnowit: Coursera Project Network
    • The Changing Status and Perception of Animals: University of Colorado Boulder
    • The Power of Sport in American Culture: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Introduction to Archaeology: Archaeology as Activism: Rice University

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