Foundations of Learner-Centered Learning Experiences for Leaders Course Overview
All learners deserve learning experiences that are personalized, authentic, competency-based, and equitable and inclusive, including educators. This course is designed for leaders to support educators in implementing learner-centered learning experiences. It will provide leaders with the tools they need to better understand what learner-centered learning experiences look like and to support educators in their shift through professional learning and coaching.
COURSE MODULES
Modules will include videos, lessons, reflection activities, checks for understanding, additional resources and a performance task to apply what you learn.
| MODULE | WHAT YOU’LL BE ABLE TO DO |
|---|---|
| Module 1 Introduction to Learner-Centered Learning Experiences |
Understand why learner-centered learning experiences are important for both students and educators |
| Module 2 Finding Learner-Centered Bright Spots |
Conduct a bright spots walk to find personalized, authentic, competency-based, equitable and inclusive learning environments and practices in action |
| Module 3 Coaching Conversations |
Support educators in reflecting on their practices, identifying growth areas, and developing more learner-centered environments and experiences |
| Module 4 Design Learner-Centered Professional Learning Experiences |
Design learner-centered learning experiences for educators (e.g. faculty meetings, workshops, PLCs, Communities of Practice, etc.) |
| Module 5 Reflection |
Reflect on your learning |
Course Enrollment
Enrollment includes:
- 1 year of access to the course in the Thinkific platform
- Access to an online community of learner-centered educators.
- Access to team members available to answer questions within 48 hours.
- Certificate of completion upon finishing course
Questions? Email learning@learnercentered.org
Course Credit Options
CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS
Upon approval of your performance task receive 1.5 quarter units of post-baccalaureate, salary-scale applicable credit offered by UCSD.
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Explore Learner-Centered Strategies
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