Pedagogy in Practice

In order to create and deliver impactful learning experiences, educators rely on a myriad of strategies, tools, and perspectives to inform their practice. Evidence-based practices are commonly regarded as the most effective practices because their efficacy is backed by research or evidence. In this course, learners will explore a series of curated evidence-based strategies that can be adapted for use in any classroom. They will reflect on how each strategy can be incorporated within their own context. By the end of this eLearning course, participants will have compiled their own personal toolbox of evidence-based strategies to choose from to adapt, reuse, or explore further.

As we design lesson plans and learning experiences to support students in constructing the meaning of different topics and prepare them for real life, it is important to also consider our assessments. Often our assessments reflect more traditional methods of determining student progress, but do they best allow students to demonstrate what they know and can do? In this session, we will explore the use of authentic assessments to create relevant, engaging, and rigorous learning experiences for learners in any classroom. Explore a variety of examples as well as practice designing your own authentic assessment to implement with your students.

Think about the world around you. The sights, the sounds, the smells, and the countless possibilities. The classroom can and should reflect the 21st century we live in, and provide opportunities for learners to grow, explore, and shine. Learn how to shift classroom focus to empower your learners! In this course, teachers will learn how to shift classroom focus to encourage autonomy, support active learning, and empower learners through student-centered learning. Moving from sage on the stage to guide on the side, participants will learn methods to foster a collaborative environment, anticipate challenges, and develop innovative assessment techniques, sending students on their way to applying solid problem solving skills.

There are many standards and chapters of content that educators must cover, no matter the age of their students. This course will work to prepare educators to plan intentionally and make the necessary decisions to engage their learners in a cohesive and purposeful learning experience. Participants will reflect on their curriculum and determine non-negotiable learning that must be implemented to support their learners' growth. Then, participants will identify how to pace learning according to the schools’ physical, remote, and hybrid schedule or calendar. Lastly, participants identify opportunities to remediate learning to support mastery of content, through a variety of instructional strategies. Build a strong foundation for learning through intentional planning.