Am I Designing for Every Learner?
About This Course
This course will enable educators examine the role of classroom layout, student input, and digital tools in creating an effective learning environment. The course will cover strategies for leveraging student voice in classroom decisions, organizing physical space to promote engagement and flow, and utilizing Blackboard/Smartboard technology to enhance instruction. By the end of the course, participants will have practical ideas for optimizing their classroom space to support dynamic, student-centered learning experiences.
Duration
30 minutes
Commitment
Self-paced
Language
English
Course Format
Self-study
Suitable For
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•Educators in Early Childhood Education (Pre-primary)
•School Teachers (All Grades)
•Special Education Teachers
•Teachers from all boards or curricula
Prerequisites
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Basic understanding of classroom teaching practices
Course Syllabus
Lesson 1
3 minutes
Left Behind
This lesson will enable educators to analyze diverse student learning profiles to identify varying needs and strengths.
Lesson 2
7 minutes
The Diverse Learner Spectrum
This lesson will enable educators to analyze diverse student learning profiles to identify varying needs and strengths, and implement practical strategies to make learning materials accessible to all students.
Lesson 3
10 minutes
Inclusive Design Framework
This lesson will enable educators to design differentiated learning experiences that accommodate multiple learning styles and abilities, and create inclusive classroom environments that reduce barriers to participation.
Lesson 4
5 minutes
Inclusion Self-Assessment
This lesson will enable educators to self reflect and check their knowledge.
Lesson 5
5 minutes
Accessibility Toolkit
This lesson will enable educators to implement practical strategies to make learning materials accessible to all students, and develop a personalized action plan for reaching diverse learners in their specific context.
Why you should take this course
It presents a holistic view of a core competency required of successful educators in the contemporary educational ecosystem
It draws on established models of effective teaching.
It is aimed at enhancing student learning outcomes through appropriate teacher behaviours.
It can be leveraged as a tool to aid teachers in reflecting and refining teaching practice.
About Certification
You will get a certificate on completing this course.
Please click on the image to view sample certificate.
