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Formative Assessments to Heighten Engagement, Guide Instruction, and Improve Learning – Online Professional Development Course
This 1-credit online course provides strategies for using formative assessments to quickly evaluate students’ knowledge and thinking. Click Here to View Syllabus LAUSD Course Code: NA-11-122 UMass Global University Course Code: EDDU 9972 Course Description Every day in your classroom, are your students fully understanding the concepts that you’re teaching? Even you seem to be teaching something perfectly, are your students really getting it? Thanks to formative assessments, it’s easy enough to gauge the effectiveness of your lessons and to make changes on the fly. In this online class, you’ll learn how to use formative assessments to get instant feedback on your teaching practices and to enhance student engagement and learning. This professional development course for teachers focuses on how to use fun and quick formative assessments, techniques that go far beyond the KWL chart (Know, Want to Know, Learned). You’ll discover easy, practical strategies that you can begin using with your students immediately. If you’ve felt burdened by the mandates of your school or district, this online class can provide a fresh perspective – helping you focus on meaningful assessments that address your students’ needs and improve your teaching practices. Designed for all types of teachers, this online professional development course on formative assessments covers a variety of topics, including:- an overview of formative assessment
- the purpose of formative assessments
- supporting research on the effectiveness of formative assessments
- key characteristics for success in using formative assessments
- formative assessment and classroom culture
- formative assessment and equity for students
- quick formative assessment strategies
- technology, tools, and resources to facilitate formative assessments
- aligning formative assessments and summative assessments
"As a classroom teacher it is easy to get bogged down in district mandates. This course reminded me about what is important and redirected me back to meaningful assessment and instruction." "I have learned many fun strategies for formative assessment that I am already using with my students. They love it!" "I really enjoyed this course and it directly effected my teaching practices. I was able to integrate the techniques I learned right away." "I received numerous ways of assessing my students to see if they truly understand the concept. Formative assessment gives me the opportunity to make changes when needed. I will be utilizing formative assessments throughout my lessons." "I use formative assessments to guide my teaching instruction to help my students learning. This course helped give me new effective strategies to better address students needs. It also really helped me see how important formative assessments are to improve student achievement." - This course is 100% online – the coursework and interaction.
- You’ll have six months to complete all of your coursework from the date that you purchase this online course.
- Once you’ve successfully completed the Formative Assessments course, you’ll earn 1 LAUSD salary point, 1 professional development credit, or 1 graduate-level professional development credit.
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Arts Integration for Equity and Excellence (Music) – Online Professional Development Course
This 3-credit online course, designed for teachers of all grades, in all content areas, focuses on how to use music to uplift students, bridge cultural gaps, heighten student engagement, and improve classroom management. Click Here to View Syllabus LAUSD Course Code NA-01-117 UMass Global University Course Code: EDKU 9139Course Description
If you love music and would like to bring it into your classroom to enhance your teaching, promote learning, and influence student behavior, you’ll enjoy this online course. There’s real value in integrating arts into core content instruction, and music, in particular, can not only enrich core academic subjects, but also serve as a strong, unifying force. In this professional development course for teachers, you’ll discover how music affects the brain and how it can be used to improve listening skills and bolster communication and collaboration across diverse cultures. You’ll also become familiar with tools and resources that you can use to access, showcase, and produce music. Designed for all types of teachers, this online professional development course on integrating music into teaching includes segments on:- the value of arts in education
- attentive listening
- music and its effect on the brain
- music for classroom management
- music for social and emotional learning
- music for core academic instruction
- music, identity, and multiculturalism
"This course had a direct impact on my planning and classroom lesson delivery because it was practical and hands on." "Everything discussed in the course is of great value especially the creation of the final portfolio piece." "Every module was full of great and beneficial information that I can take away and use with my students in the classroom. I never knew how much music entailed and how essential it is until finishing this course." "I loved every single project and assignment in this course. I have learned so much and take new knowledge of which will enhance my teaching skills and views towards new ideas." "This course has made an enormous impact in my teaching and planning for next school year. I am more aware and have the knowledge to seek the resources to implement music into my lessons with standard, strategies, and pedagogical skills which will promote an enriched learning environment for my students with special needs. I am privileged to share my knowledge and resources with grade level colleagues. Thank you in providing such a well structured course and excellent instructor." - This course is 100% online – the coursework and interaction.
- You’ll have six months to complete all of your coursework from the date that you purchase this online course. If you’re enrolled in three or more 3-credit online courses simultaneously, upon request, you’ll be allowed one year to complete the course.
- Once you’ve successfully completed the Arts Integration (Music) course, you’ll earn 3 LAUSD salary points, 3 professional development credits, or 3 graduate-level professional development credits.
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Closing Gaps in Education and Achievement – Online Professional Development Course
This 3-credit online course for teachers focuses on identifying and closing the gaps in education and achievement – in your classroom and your teaching – so that all students can fulfill their potential. Click Here to View Syllabus LAUSD Course Code: NA-14-232 UMass Global University Course Code: EDKU 9140Course Description
Gaps in academic achievement have always existed, on a national scale, across school districts, and even inside classrooms. But just because something has always been a certain way doesn’t mean that it has to stay that way. If you’re interested in learning more about the types and causes of gaps in education and achievement and how you can close those gaps with your students, this online class is for you. The professional development course will address the roots and causes of the primary types of gaps in the classroom, including: linguistic gaps, gender gaps, socio-economic gaps, and racial and ethnicity gaps. Eliminating gaps in achievement can have far-reaching impacts, not only on students, but also on their families, their communities, and even society. Designed for all types of teachers, this online professional development course provides specific strategies and practices for closing education and achievement gaps, including:- methods for engaging, motivating, and increasing meaning
- countering stereotypes and biases
- maintaining high expectations and respect
- addressing and confronting racism and other social issues
- promoting true integration, teamwork, family, and belonging
- overcoming discrepancies between your background and the backgrounds of your students
- restorative justice, positive intervention, and behavior management
"This course has inspired me so much and given me so many techniques for building relationships and closing the achievement gap." "This workshop was very relevant to my job and it gave me a clearer and healthier perspective about the impact of social factors including poverty, family structure, and discrimination on children's learning." "The course should be required for all teachers because too often this reality of educational gaps amongst different minority groups is not discussed nor are specific actions taken at schools to address these problems." "The workshop has allowed me to understand better the various gaps that exist in education and has allowed me to review my teaching practices by being more aware of how I approach my students." "Every single unit offered great and valuable information that provided insights of a specific point." - This course is 100% online – the coursework and interaction.
- You’ll have six months to complete all of your coursework from the date that you purchase this online course. If you’re enrolled in three or more 3-credit online courses simultaneously, upon request, you’ll be allowed one year to complete the course.
- Once you’ve successfully completed the Closing Gaps in Education and Achievement course, you’ll earn 3 LAUSD salary points, 3 professional development credits, or 3 graduate-level professional development credits.
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Personalizing Learning – Online Professional Development Course
Click Here to View Syllabus LAUSD Course Code: NA-11-133 UMass Global University Course Code: EDDU 9780Course Description
Do you agree with the idea that education can’t be delivered through a “one size fits” all approach, yet struggle with how to customize your instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners? If so, then this online class on personalized learning is perfect for you. Designed for all types of teachers, this professional development course for teachers covers personalized learning strategies, models, and examples, including:- different types of personalized learning (including data-driven instruction, student-centered instruction, and inquiry-driven instruction)
- advanced pedagogical methods that lend themselves to personalized learning (including community-based learning, problem-based learning, and blended learning)
- technology tools to support personalized learning
- effective assessment practices that are individualized
- This course is 100% online – the coursework and interaction.
- You’ll have six months to complete all of your coursework from the date that you purchase this online course. If you’re enrolled in three or more 3-credit online courses simultaneously, upon request, you’ll be allowed one year to complete the course.
- Once you’ve successfully completed the Personalizing Learning course, you’ll earn 3 LAUSD salary points.
- Creating A Conducive Learning Environment Through Building Healthy Relationships (3 credits / LAUSD Salary Points)
- Closing Gaps In Education And Achievement (3 credits / LAUSD Salary Points)
- Formative Assessments To Heighten Engagement, Guide Instruction, And Improve Learning (1 credit / LAUSD Salary Point)
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Lifting Every Voice through Creative Writing and Publishing – Online Professional Development Course
This 3-credit online course for teachers shows you how to foster creativity in students (and yourself) through creative writing and publishing. Click Here to View Syllabus LAUSD Course Code: NA-05-130 UMass Global Course Code: EDLU 9135Course Description
If you’ve noticed creativity in your students and/or have experienced the joy and power of creative writing in your own life, you’ll love this professional development course for teachers. In this online class, you’ll have the opportunity to find your own voice through creative writing, and you’ll learn how to guide your students through the same experience. Creative writing can serve as a positive outlet for students and have a profound impact on their self-image and mental health. And thanks to technology and the Internet, publishing and self-publishing has never been easier. In this course on creative writing and publishing, you’ll learn about technology, tools, resources, and websites for publication of writing. Different types of creative writing will be covered in the course, including: journaling, blogging, fictional narrative, poetry, and personal narratives. Designed for all types of teachers, this online professional development course covers a range of creative writing topics including:- the history of creative writing in the classroom
- using journaling and blogging to reinforce critical thinking skills
- fiction writing (plot, characters, scenes, character development, point of view, and more)
- poetry (which offers a great opportunity for expansion of reading skills and vocabulary skills)
- personal narratives and counter-narratives
- collaboration in creative writing (including how to critique other people’s work)
- applying creative writing to Common Core Standards (CCS)
- grading creative writing portfolios
- publishing students’ creative writing projects (online and in book form)
"The workshop opened my eyes to new ways of implementing creative writing into my classroom." "I appreciated this workload because it was manageable to complete as a full time teacher and mom!" "This workshop allowed me to become a better writing instructor. I was really excited to implement all of the strategies and resources!" "I love writing and what I learned will help me inspire students to use their voice through writing." "Writing can be difficult for many students. This course provided me with many approaches to teaching writing that I can use in my classroom." - This course is 100% online – the coursework and interaction.
- You’ll have six months to complete all of your coursework from the date that you purchase this online course. If you’re enrolled in three or more 3-credit online courses simultaneously, upon request, you’ll be allowed one year to complete the course.
- Once you’ve successfully completed the Creative Writing and Publishing course, you’ll earn 3 LAUSD salary points, 3 professional development credits, or 3 graduate-level professional development credits.
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Habits of Mind for Academic Success and Beyond – Online Professional Development Course
This 3-credit online course for teachers demonstrates how to help students of all ages develop healthy habits that can help them succeed in the classroom and in life. Click Here to View Syllabus LAUSD Course Code: NA-17-08 UMass Global University Course Code: EDDU 9779Course Description
Have you observed that some students have particular habits that promote their learning and success, while others seem to lack these important habits? In addition to teaching academic content, do you strive to instill kindness, resilience, perseverance, and other valuable characteristics in your students? Wouldn’t you love to have a classroom full of students who are attentive, respectful, and innovative and who love to take calculated risks, listen attentively, and work well with others? If so, then you’ll appreciate this online class on habits of mind. Designed for all types of teachers, this professional development course provides an in-depth look at universal factors of success – learning and study habits that can be formed through guidance and practice. Once students adopt these behaviors, when faced with challenges, they’ll be able to triumph over adversity, behave with integrity, and fulfill their potential. The online course for teachers covers a variety of success habits, including:- persistence
- empathy
- kindness
- self control and managing impulsivity
- attentive and deliberate listening
- metacognition (understanding your own thought process)
- curiosity, questioning, and inquiry
- respect
- responsible, learned optimism
- making the most of mistakes
- welcoming challenges through a growth mindset
- accountability and taking ownership
- working and learning interdependently
- imagination, innovation, and creativity
- passion
- humor
- audacity and responsible risk-taking
- This course is 100% online – the coursework and interaction.
- You’ll have six months to complete all of your coursework from the date that you purchase this online course. If you’re enrolled in three or more 3-credit online courses simultaneously, upon request, you’ll be allowed one year to complete the course.
- Once you’ve successfully completed the Habits of Mind for Academic Success course, you’ll earn 3 LAUSD salary points, 3 professional development credits, or 3 graduate-level professional development credits.