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Course Description

This is an introductory course that focuses on strategic methods of differentiating instruction for the success of all learners in curriculum design and implementation. Students will research some of the basics of human learning and what this means for the teaching process. Effective strategies for teaching to the diversity in today’s classrooms (English learners, special populations) are identified and implemented. Various methods of assessment and effective feedback strategies are reviewed, with ongoing forums for reflecting on each candidate’s teaching practice. National Board for Professional Teaching Standards are aligned in this course with learning objectives as well as with the rubric for the mini-unit, the summative project.

Learner Outcomes

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Apply the basic principles of brain biology to the design and implementation of the lesson planning process.
  • Demonstrate growth in their ability to design, implement, and adapt differentiated curriculum to meet students at their level of interest and ability.
  • Implement various methods of assessing student learning analyzing learner outcomes and possible next steps.
  • Reflect on their own teaching practice through interactions with peers and with written responses.
  • Utilize appropriate software to organize methods of differentiating strategies for their students

Testimonials

This course was very enlightening and gave me tangible ideas to reach students across a wide array of interests, entry points, and abilities. I have already implemented a few of the strategies mentioned in the book and through the articles and videos…

This course helped lay the groundwork for any future classrooms I have that represent a variety of needs. The most valuable lesson I took away from this class is that everyone can learn, and not to be afraid to get creative or to change directions in a lesson in order to reach ALL of the students in the classroom. Ruth Gibson

This course has provided a plethora of resources. I enjoyed the text we used for the course, as well as the resources embedded within. I felt as though all of the work we completed was worth our time and had a benefit for us within our classrooms! As a SPED teacher, I differentiate all day, but I always have more to learn, and more to add to my toolbox! Erica Feeko
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Section Title
Curriculum Design Differentiation
Type
self-paced
Dates
Start Now, you have 365 days to complete this course once enrolled.
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition credit (3 units) $395.00
Available for Credit
3 Quarter Credits
Instructors
Reading List / Textbook

Must Be Purchased Separately:

Tomlinson, Carol Ann. (2014). The Differentiated Classroom: Responding to the Needs of All Learners. Prentice Hall.

Section Notes

This course is offered in collaboration with Paragon Coaching.

Course is self-paced. Completion time: up to one year from date of enrollment.

Refund Policy: Withdrawals submitted online through SPU within 7 days of enrollment will receive a 95% refund. Withdrawals received after that point will not receive a refund and no withdrawals will be accepted after the completion deadline for the course. Instructions on how to withdraw are located on our website under Students/Withdrawal and Refund Policies.

 

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