EDUC 7020 - Designing Effective Professional Learning

Credit Hours 3
Variable Credits 3
Description: The Designing Effective Professional Learning course provides an overview of theoretical perspectives and research that supports the design and implementation of effective professional learning in preK-12 or higher education settings. Foundational to this work are sociocultural, situated learning, and adult learning theories, which will serve as the theoretical frame for course topics. Students will explore evidence-based professional learning practices that foster instructional change and student learning as well as contextual factors that impede or support educator learning within professional development programs. Finally, students will consider methods for evaluating the effectiveness of professional development programs.