Curriculum Development & Design (USF)

Curriculum Development and Design is the capstone course for the Masters of Arts in Teaching. Its central challenge is to create curriculum that expresses your philosophy and knowledge of curriculum and teaching. Using the practical and conceptual…

Developing Positive Classroom Dynamics within School Culture

The course is structured to help educators create and maintain positive classroom dynamics, which are crucial for effective teaching and learning. The emphasis is on practical strategies and actions that teachers can take to enhance the classroom…

Focus on Foundations: Tools, Techniques and Strategies

This course is designed to enhance foundational teaching skills. It includes modules on classroom management, lesson planning, communication, student engagement, and professional development. Key topics include dealing with challenging behaviors,…

First Year Teacher Fundamentals & Teacher Induction Program Support

This course is an in-depth course designed to support first-year teachers. It covers important first-year concepts like school culture, lesson planning, classroom management, and developing a teaching identity, and supports teachers through…

Guidance for Growth in Induction Program Mentoring

This course is designed to equip mentors with a foundational set of essential skills and knowledge required to effectively guide new teachers through the challenging early years working in education. We will focus on developing your ability…

Fundamentals of Formative Assessment

This course is designed to equip K-12 teachers with the knowledge and practical skills needed to implement formative assessment effectively for students in their classrooms. It covers the principles, strategies, and tools for progressive,…