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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.
- Examine and use 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.
- Model 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.
- Adapt the learning environment to accommodate students' needs.
- Support, encourage, and provide immediate and specific feedback to students to promote student achievement.
- Use student feedback to monitor instructional needs and adjust instruction.
- Use 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.
Course Last Updated: 2025