Bring Inclusion to Your Classroom with The Teacher Down the Hall Podcast - EDU-X795T
Course Description
Create the Sense of Belonging for All Students with Inclusion Practices
Bring Inclusion to Your Classroom with The Teacher Down the Hall Podcast is an engaging and accessible professional development course designed for educators, administrators, and support staff seeking to explore the topic of inclusion in education. This unique course takes the form of a podcast, allowing participants to listen to expert teachers discuss relevant topics related to inclusion at their convenience, whether it's during their daily commute, workout sessions, or any other time that suits their schedule. With the added benefit of being able to earn professional development credit, this course offers teachers the flexibility to enhance their skills and gain valuable insights without compromising their busy routines.Final submission for all sections is due on or before November 17, 2024. Transcripts will be issued no sooner than 7 days AFTER November 17, 2024.
Learner Outcomes
- Explore the concept of inclusion in education and identify barriers to inclusion and the impact on student success
- Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment that fosters diversity, equity, and belonging
- Implement strategies to support students from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and students with unique needs, such as refugees or those who have experienced trauma
- Apply effective instructional strategies for English language learners
- Explore the principles of inclusive education for students with disabilities and differentiated instruction to meet the diverse learning needs of all students
- Promote acceptance and create safe spaces for LGBTQIA students in the school community
- Evaluate the benefits of collaborating with families and engage community resources to support inclusion efforts
- Engage in reflective practices to continuously improve inclusive teaching approaches
Course Details
Number or Units: 3.0 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours
Who Should Attend: This course provides continuing education to include educators, administrators, and support staff in the field of education. This course is designed to benefit a wide range of professionals involved in the education system, with a specific focus on classroom teachers of all grade levels and subjects.
By catering to the needs and interests of classroom teachers, Inclusion: The Teacher Down the Hall Podcast provides practical strategies and insights that are directly applicable to their daily teaching practices. Whether they teach in elementary, middle, or high school, and regardless of the subjects they specialize in, classroom teachers will gain valuable knowledge and tools to create inclusive and supportive learning environments for all students.
Course Format: Online Self-Paced, within given dates*. The course opens on Monday, September 16, 2024 and should be completed on or before Sunday, November 17, 2024
*Online Self-Paced courses are a perfect blend of accessibility, convenience and flexibility for you to control your learning pace. Your instructor will provide feedback via written responses on your submissions and final project. Grades are based on assignments and completed projects. You have until Sunday, November 17, 2024 or sooner to complete the course. Please pace yourself to allow for instructor responses. Course completion date will reflect November 17, 2024 on transcript for all participants that successfully meet the completed course work deadline.
Instructors: Various experienced and qualified K-12 educators. See individual course sections
We highly recommend that you view the entire course upon enrollment (or beginning September 14 when it becomes available for student view), including instructor announcement regarding their grading schedule to help you successfully pace yourself.
Applies Towards the Following Certificate(s), Professional Programs and Series
- Los Angeles Educator Courses : Choose One or Both Courses
Online Self-Paced courses are a perfect blend of accessibility, convenience and flexibility for you to control your learning pace. You will use course textbooks, manuals, assignments and exams to learn and earn credit. Depending on the course, you may also use streaming audio and video, CD-ROM, and download embedded materials through the Internet. Communication with your instructor will take place through your course site online. Your instructor will provide feedback via written responses on your assignments and exams. Grades are based on completed projects, assignments and exams. You can register at any time and you will have six months from the time of registration to complete your course.