Description

The text, websites, and videos present teaching as an art and the medium is the human mind.  A logical consequence of a growth mindset requires hard work and engagement empowers learning.

"Kids walk into schools full of wonder and questions. How you, as an educator, respond to students' natural curiosity can help further their own exploration and shape the way they learn today and in the future. The traditional system of education requires students to hold their questions and compliantly stick to the scheduled curriculum. But our job as educators is to provide new and better opportunities for our students. It's time to recognize that compliance doesn't foster innovation, encourage critical thinking, or inspire creativity--and those are the skills our students need to succeed. In The Innovator's Mindset, George Couros encourages teachers and administrators to empower their learners to wonder, to explore--and to become forward-thinking leaders. If we want innovative students, we need innovative educators. In other words, innovation begins with you. Ultimately, innovation is not about a skill set: it's about a mindset. The Innovator's Mindset is for you if: You are a superintendent, district administrator, or principal who wants to empower your staff to create a culture of innovation You are a school leader - at any level - and want to help students and educators become their personal best. You are a teacher who wants to create relevant learning experiences and help students develop the skills they need to be successful. You'll be inspired to: Connect with other innovative educators Support teachers and leaders as learners Tap into the strength of your learning community Create ongoing opportunities for innovation Seek more effective methods for measuring progress And, most importantly, embrace change and use it to do something amazing."

Syllabus, Objectives, and Outcomes

Objectives:

By the end of this course, the student will be able to:

• demonstrate information and characteristics about the innovative life.
• gain information that will help in the process of enhancing empowerment, talent, curiosity and creativity.
• describe factors for improving success in the classroom.

Text:

Couros, G. (2015). The Innovator’s Mindset: Learning, Talent, Creativity.  CA: Dave Burgess Consulting Inc.

Reference Text:

Kolderie, T.  (2014). The split screen strategy: improvement + innovation.  MN: Beaver’s Pond Press, Inc.  (Free download) Retrieved from: http://www.educationevolving.org/pdf/Book-Innovation-Plus-Improvement.pdf

The following assignments and projects are required for this course = 30 hrs.  This course is self-paced however feel free to email the instructor anytime during the course if you have any questions or concerns.

1. Read text including prologue (237 pages)
2. Watch videos and read articles on web
3. Write reflections (5) (1 page)
4. Research articles reviews from the Internet (2) - (write a half page review)
5. Essay - (overall what you have interacted with) (1 – 2 pages)

Course assignments and activities are designed to enhance students’ education and develop their skills in research, critical analysis, and academic writing. 

**Registration Instructions**

Online registration URL closes @ 5:00 p.m. on July 19, 2023.

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