Creating Effective Classrooms

Description

The third course in our four-course series "Creating Effective Classrooms" is designed to help teachers build flexibility into the ways they present and teach materials to students of all abilities and set up the physical classroom to support a diverse learning environment. It takes a dive into concepts and methodologies such as Universal Design of Learning, differentiated instruction, modifications and accommodations, and task analysis. The course will also provide a brief history and evolution of teaching methods across the United States, how those methodologies have shifted over time, and the ways in which more recent developments and enhancements can be integrated into your classroom strategies.

Objectives

• You will learn the emergence of public-school education in the US from the one room schoolhouse to the rise of the student-centered classroom. You will expand your knowledge of the history of education by discovering the major historical events that led to transformational approaches in learning and education. You’ll also be introduced to the concept of Universal Design for Learning and how that supports the concept of student-centered learning.
• You will learn the importance of FAPE and IDEA in ensuring each student’s right to special education. You will review landmark cases that paved the way for FAPE - Free and Appropriate Public Education, IDEA - Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and LRE - Least Restrictive Environment. You will also expand your understanding of ethical teaching which along with
  Effective Teaching Standards provide a safe and caring learning environment for your students.
• You will gain a deeper look into Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and how you can build flexibility into the ways instruction is presented to students. You will learn the ways UDL builds this flexibility through differentiated instruction, and modifications and accommodations.
• You will learn how to integrate UDL, differentiated instruction, modifications and accommodations, along with other tools and techniques into your classroom. Time will be spent sharing approaches and examples for modifying and making accommodations to the curriculum; including Scaffolding and Task Analysis. You will learn proven strategies for effectively modifying the curriculum using tools like Priming, and Visual Supports. You will also learn unique ways to structure your classroom to meet the needs of diverse students.

This course contains:

• 1 hour of learning. Each course is broken into four 15 minute lessons, perfect for self-paced learning that fits your schedule.
• Interactive activities and visuals to increase learning.
• Real-world scenarios to help you apply the knowledge, tools, and strategies quickly in your classroom.
• Additional educational resources to keep the learning going.
• A downloadable Certification of Completion! Upon completing a course, a personalized Certificate of Completion is provided as proof of participation. Some professionals may earn continuing education or professional development hours with this document -- check with your employer or professional organization!