Meeting Pattern

Description

This unique professional development course is designed for educators who are passionate about integrating innovative practices into their teaching. It encourages teachers to design and implement projects that explore new teaching methodologies, cross-curricular efforts, and advanced learning technologies. Teachers will be able to use their passion to tailor their unique classroom needs and interests. The course fosters a culture of experimentation, where trying new approaches and learning from the outcomes is valued over traditional success metrics. Projects can span any topic or unit and are to be aligned with state standards, promoting an alignment with educational goals while exploring the frontiers of educational possibilities.

Syllabus, Objectives, and Outcomes

Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Design and implement innovative teaching and learning projects that align with state standards and their educational goals.
• Apply critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills to overcome challenges in project implementation.
• Foster a culture of experimentation and openness to trying new teaching methodologies within their school or district.
• Evaluate the impact of their projects on student learning, using well-defined metrics and reflective practices.
• Collaborate with peers and the instructor to refine project ideas and implementation strategies.

Topical Outline: Teacher_Innovation_Project_Topical_Outline.pdf

Participants will meet with the instructor on a weekly or bi-weekly basis, as determined by project needs and participant availability. These meetings are essential for discussing project progress, adjustments, and sharing insights with peers.

This course aims to empower educators to become innovators in their classrooms, exploring new pathways for teaching and learning while supported by a community of like-minded professionals.