Educators will learn effective strategies and best practices for designing and delivering instruction to all learners through the use of multiple intelligences models for learning in the K-12 learning environment. They will learn about students' multiple intelligences and learning styles through research and reflection. They will also learn about managing the day to day responsibilities of teaching students with different learning styles. Educators will apply their deep understanding of multiple intelligences models through the development of a comprehensive lesson plan.
Final submission for all sections is due on or before September 8, 2024. Transcripts will be issued no sooner than 7 days AFTER September 8, 2024.
Number or Units: 3.0 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours
Who Should Attend: This course provides continuing education for education professionals that want to create a blended learning environment. Implementing a blended learning environment in a student's educational career has shown to be successful in a range of K-12 classrooms including: under-performing, high ELL population and low socioeconomic. This includes elementary/secondary teachers, instructional coaches, curriculum coordinators, literacy coaches, Response to Intervention Teams, beginning teachers, technology coordinators and school administrative teams.
Course Format: Online Self-Paced, within given dates*. The course opens on 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 K-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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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: 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 July 8, 2024 must drop the course through MyPCE@USD student account portal before midnight on the third day of the course (July 11, 2024). Students enrolling between July 8 – August 5, 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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