Course One: Foundations of Teaching
Linking teaching, learning, and subject matter, this course introduces and supports understanding of basic theories of learning and development as well as the role of psychological and educational theory in the design of curriculum, conduct of teaching, and assessment of learning.
Course Two: Designing Engaging Learning Environments
In this course, students will recognize the impact of dynamic learning environments through an exploration of research-based methodology in classroom management, community building, multiple learner pathways, and learning environments that reflect the diverse way in which students learn.
Course Three: Understanding and Meeting the Diverse Needs of Learners
This course focuses on developing an awareness and understanding of diversity in the classroom and explores the needs of learners as well as strategies to address those needs. This course will examine UDL principles as well as differentiation, accommodations, and modifications for special needs students.
Course Four: Assessing Learning and Using Data to Inform Instruction
This course focuses on the purposes and types of assessment used to understand and document student learning. The course will explore guiding principles for meaningful classroom assessment that engages students in the assessment process. Students will develop assessments using a variety of methods aligned with achievement targets and will design effective methods for communicating about students' learning.
Course Five: High-Impact Evidence-Based Instructional Practices
This course focuses on evidence-based instructional practices that have a high impact on learner behavior, cognitive development, and effective engagement. Participants will move from theory to practice by applying their previous learning to create and implement effective lesson plans.
Course Six: In-the-field Strategies & Skills: Methods in the Subject Area
Course Seven: In-the-field Strategies & Skills: Behavior Strategies
Course Eight: In-the-field Strategies & Skills: Employability Skills and Professional Practices
These courses explore the impact and concept of technology to enhance learner growth, engagement, and productivity through the meaningful integration of technology into lesson planning, instruction, assistive strategies, and assessment. Participants reflect and deepen their understanding of previous learning through a variety of activities and experiences. Participants explore content-specific theory and best practices while developing lessons, assessments, and strategies to meet the needs of each learner in their specific area of content. Participants apply their knowledge of curriculum design, instructional strategies, classroom management, and assessment to a PK-12 educational setting. Mixing field observation experiences and full-time teaching, participants utilize research-based educational theories and practices daily in real-life teaching and learning environments.
Course Nine: Teacher as a Professional and Reflective Practitioner
This course focuses on the teacher as a professional and reflective practitioner. Participants will explore the qualities and actions that make teachers effective employees, clear communicators, strong leaders, and impactful community members.
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