Inspired Curriculum Design: Expanding Student Engagement - EDU-X725U6
Course Description
Refresh, Reimagine, and Prepare Curriculum with Ease in This Convenient Online Course
This course inspires educators to design and implement dynamic, student-centered curricula that fosters engagement and academic growth. Participants will develop focused and structured lesson plans tailored to diverse learning needs, while integrating current educational standards. Participants will refresh existing curriculum or build new curriculum from the ground up—crafting innovative projects, lessons, and resources that inspire curiosity and critical thinking. Special emphasis will be placed on forward planning, preparing effectively for upcoming semesters or school years. By the end of the course, participants will have a comprehensive toolkit for curriculum development that is both intentional and adaptable to evolving classroom demands.
Participants first assignment will be to create a coursework plan that needs to be approved by the instructor. After approval participants will be free to create their new or revised curriculum while checking in with their instructor and receiving instructor feedback as they move through the course. Participants will complete the course with our Online Self-Paced format.*
This Online Self-Paced course has a specific start and end date and is a perfect blend of accessibility, convenience and flexibility for you to control your learning pace and complete successfully. Grades are based on assignments and completed projects. Final project is due on or before January 31, 2026.Transcript completion date will reflect the date final project is submitted.
Choose an instructor - Instructor Bios. Enroll in the section that corresponds to the instructor that you choose.
*This course is a 6-unit course. Work at your own pace within the set time frame of this course and receive instructor feedback after each submitted assignment. You will create a coursework plan and work toward a culminating project and portfolio that details your planning and preparation.
Enrollment for this 6-unit course is available now through December 31, 2025. Course opens for student participation starting on September 1, 2025. Final submission deadline for all assignments is on or before January 31, 2026.
Learner Outcomes
- Design new lessons, projects, resources, and/or guides to help inspire student engagement
- Introduce new textbooks, materials, and teaching strategies to refresh past curriculum
- Build a positive and engaging learning environment through the development of structured and intentional curriculum
- Tackle classroom management goals or school-wide initiatives while preparing ahead for the next semester or school year
Course Details
Number of Units: 6.0 graduate level extension units in semester hours
Who Should Attend: This course provides continuing education for K-12 educators interested in planning customized curriculum to implement in the upcoming semester or school year.
Course Format: Online Self-Paced* within given dates. Course has six (6) check-in assignments plus final project
*This course is Online Self-Paced within given dates. This allows accessibility, convenience and flexibility for you to control your learning pace, while giving a specific deadline date. Your instructor will provide feedback and grades are based on Gallery submissions and your final project. You have until January 31, 2026 to complete the course. Transcript completion date will reflect the date final project is submitted.
Course Materials: None
Testimonials
"Having a curriculum development course like this gives teachers an excellent avenue to get credit for work many of us do in preparation for our classes every year!" -- Jodi Lamparter, Educator, Black Oak Mine Unified School District, California
"I really like the ability to plan curriculum based on the ever changing needs of my classroom. I did this course--highly beneficial." -- Julie Cia, Educator, Saint Helena Unified School District, California
"I appreciate the opportunity to earn credit for my specific student population. It allowed me to create an immediate impact on my practice." -- Al Gonzales, Educator, Sunnyvale School District, California
"I like the design of the course which let me do practical things I need for my classroom." -- Heather Morgan, Educator, Department of Defense Education Activities
"This course provided a productive way to prepare for my next teaching year!" -- Janelle Schnurr, La Mesa Spring Valley School District, California
Applies Towards the Following Certificate(s), Professional Programs and Series
- Curriculum Design and Development Courses : Curriculum Design
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.