This is the 4th course in the Inspired Teaching and Learning program at National University. Candidates integrate principles of learning theories and factors influencing human development when designing instruction and evaluating instructional effectiveness. Candidates will utilize a four-stage cyclical model of planning, teaching, analyzing, and reflecting in the process of learning and teaching to ensure all students have equitable access to the curriculum.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Analyze the function of each stage of a cyclical model utilized to prepare for learning and teaching that reflects evidence of high expectations and meets the needs of all learners.
- Design an instructional plan based on data from multiple measures and sources (e.g., IEPs, student work, self-assessment, EL proficiency data, etc.), selecting methods and strategies to ensure all learners (including the full range of English learners and students with exceptionalities and other learning needs) thrive (e.g., socially, emotionally, intellectually, academically, etc.) within (a) an equitable and inclusive learning environment, but also (b) in real-world environments.
- Implement the instructional plan developed in the planning stage of a cyclical model to guide and monitor student learning and engagement and modify instruction in real-time.
- Analyze multiple forms of evidence gathered during and after instruction (e.g., instructional plan, learners’ products, observation notes, various assessments, student self-assessment, etc.) to determine if the objective(s) was/were met and instruction was effective.
- Reflect upon new and/or revised understandings about learning and teaching (e.g., strategies, multi-tiered instructional approaches, instructional technology/assistive technology, developmentally, culturally and linguistically appropriate learning activities, instructional materials and resources, etc.) needed to apply in future planning and teaching for all learners, including the full range of English learners as well as students with exceptionalities and other learning needs.
