Creating a Learner-Centered Environment- Research has supported the shift from a teacher-centered classroom to a learner-centered classroom. Learner-centered classrooms change the focus to students' needs and are adaptable to the students that they serve. Having a strong understanding of the components that make up learner-centered learning will help students thrive academically, socially and emotionally.
Final submission for all assignments are due on or before March 9, 2025. Transcripts will be issued no sooner than 7 days AFTER this date.
Number or Units: 3.0 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours
Who Should Attend: This course is intended for working professionals that want to transition to a learner-centered learning environment. This course will be useful for educational professionals that are working in a whole-class setting, small group or one-on-one interventions. Some of these educational professionals include:
Course Format: Online Self-Paced, within set dates*. Class starts on Monday, January 6, 2025 and should be completed on or before Sunday, March 9, 2025. *Online Self-Paced courses are a perfect blend of accessibility, convenience and flexibility for you to control your learning pace, please note that this Online Self-Paced course does have a specific start and end dates. Your instructor will provide feedback via written responses on your submissions and final project. Grades are based on assignments and completed projects. Please pace yourself to allow for instructor responses in between each assignment. Course completion date will reflect March 9, 2025 on your transcript for all participants that successfully meet the completed course work deadline.
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The course will become available to view two days prior to the start date, which is Saturday January 4, 2025 We highly recommend that you view the entire course, including instructor announcement regarding their grading schedule to help you successfully pace yourself.
Once you have enrolled in your course, log in to your account to access the course Welcome Letter, which includes directions on how to access the Online Orientation and your online course.
Enrollment Open Through: February 6, 2025 (11:59PM PT) or until section is full, whichever happens first.
Course Format: Online Self-Paced (within given dates)
Refund Policy: To receive a refund*, students registered prior to the first day of the course, which is January 6, 2025 must drop the course through your student portal at pce.sandiego.edu before midnight on the third day of the course (January 9, 2025). Students enrolling between January 7 – February 6, 2025, who wish to receive a refund, must drop the course through your student portal at pce.sandiego.edu before midnight on the third day following your enrollment.
*All refunds of the course tuition will be returned less a processing fee of $50.00. No refunds will be issued after applicable deadline for any reason.
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