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Catalog > Learning: Theory to Practice

Learning: Theory to Practice

(30 Hr Course) - $150*

*Individual purchase cost is $5 per credit hour for courses or some districts may have a contract.

Description

Investigate how we learn, remember, and recall information. Examine characteristics of learners at different stages of development. Evaluate instructional practices that support learners' various needs.

Learning Objectives

  • Describe popular theories (paradigms) on learning.
  • Examines and uses data-informed research to improve instruction and student achievement.
  • Apply varied instructional strategies and resources, including appropriate technology to provide comprehensible instruction and to teach for student understanding.
  • Deepen and enrich students’ understanding through content area literacy strategies, verbalization of thought, and applications of the subject matter.
  • Sequence lessons and concepts to ensure coherence and required prior knowledge.
  • Employ higher-order questioning techniques.
  • Models clear, acceptable oral and written communication skills.
  • Deliver engaging and challenging lessons.
  • Develop learning experiences that require students to demonstrate a variety of applicable skills and competencies.
  • Adapts the learning environment to accommodate the differing needs and diversity of students.
  • Support, encourage, and provide immediate and specific feedback to students to promote student achievement.
  • Uses student feedback to monitor instructional needs and adjust instruction.
  • Uses a variety of assessment tools to monitor student progress, achievement, and learning gains.

Documentation Methods

Participants must document their learning by completing the following summative.

5 Reflections - Learner synthesizes previous knowledge and course content in order to develop a narrative response.

The summative must meet 80% of the established criteria.

Project Team

Author: Kathy Jones

Developed by Beacon Educator staff.

Course Last Updated: 2023© 2003-2024 Beacon Educator