Learner-Centered Foundations for Educators

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Learner-Centered Foundations for Educators

An introduction to learner-centered education and the evolving role of the educator

Single Course: $100

Type: Online

Duration: 10 hours

Self-paced
First module is free!

This course is included in all Learning Experience Pathways

Course Credit Options

Option for continuing education credits with UCSD: $150
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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Course Overview

An introduction to learner-centered education, this course explores the evolving role of the educator and the mindsets and beliefs they need to create a learner-centered environment. It explores what a learner-centered environment looks like and how to take your next step in implementing more authentic, personalized, competency-based and inclusive & equitable practices into learning experiences.

Course Modules

Modules will include videos, lessons, reflection activities, checks for understanding, additional resources and a performance task to apply what you learn.

Module 1:Introduction

Articulate why learner-centered education is needed now and understand the necessary mindset and practice shifts to get there.

Module 2:Introduction to Inclusive & Equitable Learning

Audit your current practices and make a plan to implement one inclusive & equitable learning strategy.

Module 3:Introduction to Authentic Learning

Audit your current practices and make a plan to implement one authentic learning strategy.

Module 4:Introduction to Competency-Based Learning

Audit your current practices and make a plan to implement one competency-based learning strategy.

Module 5:Introduction to Personalized Learning

Audit your current practices and make a plan to implement one personalized learning strategy.

Module 6:Design a learner-centered learning experience

Design a learner-centered learning experience that is authentic, competency-based, personalized, inclusive & equitable.

Course Enrollment

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

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