Delivery, Enrollment, and Facilitation
This is a mastery-based course with no discussion forums. The course will be delivered in a fully online format. This course is non-facilitated, and is designed to be completed independently. It is self-paced, with an enrollment period of 60 days, which begins immediately upon confirmation of registration. A Help Forum is included in the course that will be carefully monitored by an online facilitator.
Description
Participants will explore ways to create lesson plans that are appropriate for the age, knowledge, and interests of all students. The importance of providing accommodations to meet individual student needs will be examined. Participants will write a lesson plan and teach that lesson. They will then complete a self-assessment checklist and write a summary highlighting strengths and areas that need enhancement.
Major Assessment Artifact
In this Major Assessment Artifact for this learning module, you will be writing a lesson plan and a reflection on teaching that lesson.
Prerequisites
This is an intermediate level course for teachers, literacy coaches, curriculum specialists, professional development specialists, or other school personnel. Participants are expected to have regular access to computers with Internet access. In addition, participants should be proficient with browsing the Internet, uploading and downloading content, navigating to computer files, and with using word processing software, email, and attachments.
Required Materials
All materials in this course are the property of the South Carolina Department of Education Office of VirtualSC PD. All course materials needed/required for the workshop are available online.