Innovative Curriculum Design - EDU-X781R
Course Description
Revise or Build New Curriculum with this Convenient Online Self-Paced Course
This course is designed for TK-12 educators who would like to develop impactful curriculum. Educators will work closely with an instructor in order to promote effective teaching for the current or upcoming school year. Participants will use the feedback provided to them by the instructor in order to create goals for the course and ultimately an implementation plan for their new curriculum. Educators have the option to refresh existing lessons and curriculum or they can use this course to build brand new content. You have the option to incorporate resources into your plan that will be impactful in the classroom. This course does not limit participants to a specific subject matter – students are free to choose the area of curriculum that they feel would benefit from a redesign. Participants can focus on the need for new resources, textbooks, lesson plans or modify their curriculum in order to align to new standards.
Final submission for all sections is due on or before March 9, 2025. Transcripts will be mailed out 7 days after this date.
Instructors: Choice of two experienced and qualified TK-12 educators. See individual course sections
We highly recommend that you view the entire course upon enrollment (or beginning January 4, 2025 when it becomes available for student view), including instructor announcement regarding their grading schedule to help you successfully pace yourself.
Learner Outcomes
- Create innovative curriculum for the current or upcoming school year
- Adjust current curriculum to ensure student success
- Integrate feedback from instructor into curriculum plans in order to make enhancements and/or add resources
- Identify tools and resources needed in order to create new or build upon existing curriculum
- Create an implementation plan that can immediately applied to the classroom
Course Details
Number or Units: 3.0 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours
Who Should Attend: This course provides continuing education for TK-12 educators interested in planning customized curriculum and/or lesson plans.
Course Format: Online Self-Paced, within given dates*. The course starts Monday, January 6, 2025 and should be completed on or before Sunday, March 9, 2025
*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, March 9, 2025 or sooner to complete the course. Please pace yourself to allow for instructor responses. Course completion date will reflect March 9, 2025 on your transcript for all participants that successfully meet the completed course work due date deadline.
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.