Leading for Differentiated Instruction

Catalog description

This course provides teacher leaders opportunities to improve student learning by using research-based instructional strategies that encourage authentic, self-directed learning by P-12 students. Teachers will design instructional units that are aligned with Common Core Standards and other applicable sets of content-area standards, assuring differentiation of content, teaching and learning processes, and student products to support individual learner needs. Instructional strategies will be designed to encourage cooperative and collaborative student learning, project-based learning, and community-based service learning. The course will culminate in instructional practices that differentiate for identified student needs, with specific emphasis on 21st Century college and career readiness.