Course Number: | EDU 5515 C30 |
Instructor: | Dr. Monica McEnerny |
Location: | Online using Zoom and Canvas |
Dates and Times: |
November 7 - December 17, 2021. Sunday, November 7 - 10:00 - 12:00 - Check-In; Set-Up - via Zoom; Saturday, December 4 - 10:00 - 12:00 - Check-In and Share, via Zoom; Friday, December 17 - Final Project Link Due in Canvas |
Credits: | 3 Graduate Credits |
Tuition: | $975 |
NOTE: Course payment of $975 by check or purchase order, payable to Castleton University, is due at the time of registration. A purchase order number can be entered into the online registration form and the purchase order can be uploaded to the registration form. If paying by check, please mail the check to: Financial & Registration Services, Castleton University, 62 Alumni Drive, Castleton, VT 05735. To help us ensure that your payment is applied to the correct course, PLEASE WRITE “CFS” IN THE CHECK MEMO LINE. Thank you.
Participants in this course will collaborate with their professor and peers to gain further
understanding of current instructional strategies and assessment practices. This will include
the exploration of educational technologies, proficiencies, individualized learning initiatives,
and flexible pathways, with a student-centered focus. Personalized learning and equitable
practices will be explored and implemented into final projects.
Proficiencies Addressed:
4.1. Instructional Strategies
Use instructional strategies and technologies to help students identify, set, and achieve
personalized learning goals and engage in personalized, proficiency-based learning that
address local and global issues.
4.2. Assessment and Data-informed Instruction
Collaborate with each other and with students to define proficiency, measure students’
learning, accordingly adjust instruction, and assist students in progressing toward
achieving proficiency.
4.3. Engagement
Motivate and engage all students and facilitate their learning through the establishment
of equitable, caring, and safe learning environments and developmentally responsive
materials and resources
4.4. Student-Centered
Adopt a student-centered pedagogy that includes anytime, anywhere learning and
provides multiple pathways for students to demonstrate proficiency including portfolios,
performances, exhibitions, and projects.
5.4. Systems of Support
Understand systems of support to promote personalized learning, access technology for
diverse family needs, and employ technology to enhance communication, collaboration
among themselves, students and families.
Participants will:
Readings, Technology, and Evaluation:
Readings will be provided in personalized teaching and learning modules. Suggested texts
include:
o McEnerny, Monica. A Teacher’s Journey to Adolescence.
o Atwell, Nancy. In the Middle, 3rd Edition. Heinemann. 2014.
notify the instructor immediately so that we may make accommodations.
and assessment will take place on Canvas.
Dr. Monica McEnerny
(802) 468-1358
Bethany Sprague
(802) 468-1325