Instructional Practices for Teaching and Learning A/B

Instructional Practices for Teaching and Learning is a two-semester course designed to introduce students to the foundational knowledge, planning skills, and professional practices needed for careers in education, teaching, and training. Students will examine the historical foundations and contemporary purposes of public education and explore how developmental, cultural, and individual factors influence learning, with a particular focus on lesson planning, instructional decision-making, classroom management, and creating inclusive environments in which every learner can focus, participate, and grow. They will also investigate instructional frameworks, cognitive rigor, and how to design tasks and questions that prompt learners to think deeply and apply classroom lessons to real-world contexts. In unit activities, students will explore how technology can enhance instructional materials, support assessment and productivity, and evaluate educational tools for classroom use. Students will also examine assessment strategies, data-driven instruction, and how data supports equitable outcomes for all learners. They will investigate the ethical and legal responsibilities of educators, assistive technology, and accessibility practices, and apply critical thinking, instructional planning, and ethical reasoning through hands-on activities and projects. Students will also examine professional growth, instructional effectiveness, and career development pathways in the field of education.

There are no required materials for this course.

Semester B available this fall.

Coming June 30!