This course is designed for TK-12 educators who would like to develop impactful curriculum. Educators will work closely with an instructor in order to promote effective teaching for the current or upcoming school year. Participants will use the feedback provided to them by the instructor in order to create goals for the course and ultimately an implementation plan for their new curriculum. Educators have the option to refresh existing lessons and curriculum or they can use this course to build brand new content. You have the option to incorporate resources into your plan that will be impactful in the classroom. This course does not limit participants to a specific subject matter – students 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 September 8, 2024. Transcripts will be mailed out 7 days after this date.
Number or Units: 3.0 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours
Who Should Attend: This course provides continuing education for TK-12 educators interested in planning customized curriculum and/or lesson plans.
Course Format: Online Self-Paced, within given dates*. The course starts Monday, July 8, 2024 and should be completed on or before Sunday, September 8, 2024
*Online Self-Paced 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. You have until Sunday, September 8, 2024 or sooner to complete the course. Please pace yourself to allow for instructor responses. Course completion date will reflect September 8, 2024 on transcript for all participants that successfully meet the completed course work due date deadline.
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Instructors: Various experienced and qualified TK-12 educators. See individual course sections
We highly recommend that you view the entire course upon enrollment (or beginning July 6 when it becomes available for student view), including instructor announcement regarding their grading schedule to help you successfully pace yourself.
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Enrollment Open Through: August 5, 2024 (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 August 5, 2024 must drop the course through MyPCE@USD student account portal before midnight on the third day of the course (July 10, 2024). Students enrolling between April 16 – July 8, 2024, who wish to receive a refund, must drop the course through MyPCE@USD student account portal 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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