Read, Empower, Act, Discover Part II/Science – DNA Is Not Destiny: The Remarkable, Completely Misunderstood Relationship between You and Your Genes

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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 DNA Is Not Destiny: The Remarkable, Completely Misunderstood Relationship between You and Your Genes 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 DNA Is Not Destiny: The Remarkable, Completely Misunderstood Relationship between You and Your Genes, 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 (grades 4-12) and community college level instructors, looking to build upon their content knowledge to add to their curriculum and share with others.

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

Prerequisites:

EDU-X764MA

Course Options

Course Date Units Price
EDU-X764MB – 008 Start now, you have 270 days to complete this course once enrolled 2 $247

IS/Read, Empower, Act, Discover Part II/Science – DNA Is Not Destiny: The Remarkable, Completely Misunderstood Relationship between You and Your Genes

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

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

Instructors

Professional development courses offered by the University of San Diego’s Division of Professional & Continuing Education are taught by faculty that possess a depth and breadth of academic and real-world professional experience.

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The Professional and Continuing Education program nurtures key partnerships on the local, national, and international level. The goal is to better serve working professionals who seek to enhance or build their careers and help achieve their highest value and potential. Contact us today to learn more.

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