Creating a Learner-Centered Environment - EDU-X798T
Course Description
Recognize the Advantages of a Learner-Centered Environment
Creating a Learner-Centered Environment- Research has supported the shift from a teacher-centered classroom to a learner-centered classroom. Learner-centered classrooms change the focus to students' needs and are adaptable to the students that they serve. Having a strong understanding of the components that make up learner-centered learning will help students thrive academically, socially and emotionally.Final submission for all assignments are due on or before March 9, 2025. Transcripts will be issued no sooner than 7 days AFTER this date.
Learner Outcomes
- Understand different elements by creating a learner-centered environment
- Recognize the advantages of creating an explicit learner-centered environment
- Analyze their classroom or school setting to determine what shifts need to occur to create a learner-center environment
- Apply the key elements and strategies of learner-centered environments in an implementation plan
Course Details
Number or Units: 3.0 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours
Who Should Attend: This course is intended for working professionals that want to transition to a learner-centered learning environment. This course will be useful for educational professionals that are working in a whole-class setting, small group or one-on-one interventions. Some of these educational professionals include:
- Elementary School Teachers
- Secondary Teachers
- Instructional Coaches
- Curriculum Coordinators
- ELD Teachers
- Literacy Coaches
- Response to Intervention Teams
- Newcomer Teachers
- Technology Coordinators
- School Administrative Teams
- MTSS Teams
- Reading Interventionist
Course Format: Online Self-Paced, within set dates*. Class starts on 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, please note that this Online Self-Paced course does have a specific start and end dates. Your instructor will provide feedback via written responses on your submissions and final project. Grades are based on assignments and completed projects. Please pace yourself to allow for instructor responses in between each assignment. Course completion date will reflect March 9, 2025 on your transcript for all participants that successfully meet the completed course work deadline.
The course will become available to view two days prior to the start date, which is Saturday January 4, 2025 We highly recommend that you view the entire course, 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.