Prepare your classroom by turning your ideas into actions, Participants will engage in a "metamorphosis" of their own materials, taking a seedling of an idea or an outdated course module and systematically rebuilding it using modern pedagogical strategies, inclusive design principles, and data-driven alignment. Participants will evaluate existing curriculum models to identify gaps in alignment, inclusivity, and engagement so that you can create or revise curriculum that can be used in the classroom immediately.
Participants will work closely with an instructor in order to promote effective teaching for the current or upcoming school year and will receive personalized feedback, helping to refine goals and finalize a professional implementation plan tailored to their specific teaching context. Participants have the option to refresh existing lessons and curriculum or they can use this course to build brand new content. Participants first assignment will be to create a curriculum plan that needs to be approved by the instructor. After approval participants will be free to create their new or revised curriculum while checking in with their instructor and receiving instructor feedback as they build their curriculum. Participants will work towards a culminating project that details their planning and preparation including a final portfolio that brings it all together. This course does not limit participants to a specific subject matter – participants are free to choose the area of curriculum that they feel would benefit from a redesign. Participants can focus on the need for new resources, textbooks, lesson plans or modify their curriculum in order to align to new standards.
Final submission for all sections is due on or before April 18, 2027. Transcripts will be mailed out 7 days after this date for all participants. Course completion date will reflect April 18, 2027 on the transcript for all participants that successfully meet the completed course work requirements and due date.
Number or Units: 3.0 graduate level extension credits in semester hours
Who Should Attend: This course provides continuing education for TK-14 educators interested in planning customized curriculum and/or lesson plans.
Course Format: Online Self-Paced, within given dates*. The course starts Monday, January 25, 2027 and should be completed on or before Sunday, April18, 2027
*Online Self-Paced within given dates courses are a perfect blend of accessibility, convenience and flexibility for you to control your learning pace. Your instructor will provide feedback via written responses on your submissions and final project. Grades are based on assignments and completed projects within the given dates of the course. Course opens for student participation on Monday January 25, 2027, you have until Sunday, April 18, 2027 or sooner to complete the course. Please pace yourself to allow for instructor responses before moving on to the next module. Course completion date will reflect April 18, 2027 on the transcript for all participants that successfully meet the completed course work and due date. Transcripts will be mailed out 7 days after April 18, 2027 for all participants.
Instructors: Choice of two experienced and qualified TK-12 educators. See individual course sections
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