Read, Empower, Act, Discover Part II/Foreign Language Learning/LOTE – Differentiated Instruction: A Guide for World Language Teachers

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2 Units
Independent Study

Course Description

Engage Individually with Literature to Make a Positive Change in the Classroom

After completing the corresponding R.E.A.D. Part I Series course, launch a critical dialogue using Differentiated Instruction: A Guide for World Language Teachers with other related writings and/or videos from the field of education that you will individually research. Engage within a professional learning community, promoting continuous improvement and professional development. Build on the ideas and perspectives of Differentiated Instruction: A Guide for World Language Teachers, pursuing avenues of further research and action to improve education.

This course allows you to engage individually with literature to make a positive change in the classroom. It is one of many in the University of San Diego’s R.E.A.D. Part I and Part II Series that allows you to complete your reading and assignments at your own pace and when it is convenient for you!

Course Details

Number of Units: 2.0 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours

Activities

  • Use online research skills to locate relevant content articles and/or videos (many tips are provided)
  • Create a professional development presentation for other educators
  • Develop a personal implementation plan which will bring about positive change

Steps to Completion

  1. Upon receipt of enrollment and payment confirmation by email, detailed course instructions will be available under My Courses in your account at http://PCE.sandiego.edu.
  2. Upon completion of all assignments, you will submit an electronic file of your completed work by uploading it to the course under My Courses in your account at http://PCE.sandiego.edu.

Who Should Attend: This course provides continuing education for teachers (K-12) and community college level instructors, looking to reach all levels of learners within their foreign language courses/units.

Course Materials: Access to the same book from the prerequisite course. Internet access is required.

Prerequisites:

EDU-X762MA

Course Options

Course Date Units Price
EDU-X762MB – 008 Start now, you have 270 days to complete this course once enrolled 2 $247

IS/Read, Empower, Act, Discover Part II/Foreign Language Learning/LOTE – Differentiated Instruction: A Guide for World Language Teachers

Start now, you have 270 days to complete this course once enrolled
2
$247
Independent Study
Amy Triba

Once you have enrolled in this course, you may access Course Instructions upon logging into your account.

What You Will Learn

  • Relate literature to the context of education
  • Influence professional educators to embrace best practices in promoting learning
  • Reflect on opportunities to promote positive change in education
  • Internalize the lessons from intellectual engagement with literature

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