3 Graduate Credit Hours (ED500) through Colorado State University - Pueblo
Credit Hours: 3
Format: Online Self-paced
Instructor: Mercedes Rasmussen; MA, M.Ed Email: mercedeslayla@gmail.com
This course is a graduate level ED500 course with a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory designation on transcript
Catalog Description:
As teachers, our goal is to always show genuine interest in all-of our students, along with getting to know them as individuals. We should be asking students their opinions, interests and backgrounds. We should be listening to what they have to say. However, sometimes we miss. Sometimes, we simply overlook or even forget about certain Learners. Sometimes, we fail to remember that there are so many different students in our classrooms, all of which may be trying (or not trying) to connect to us in different ways.
This class will discuss the types of students we may miss, how they feel about the classroom, and what we can do, as teachers, to better their classroom experience. Every student is unique, with their strengths, areas of support, interests, and learning styles. When we take time to notice and get to know our students as individuals, we are better equipped to tailor our instruction to meet their needs.
Required Text(s) and Other Materials:
All materials will be provided by the instructor in the Canvas classroom.
Learning Management System: Internet access and connection to Canvas learning management system portal.
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
· Evaluate their learning style and set goals for change
· See the educational system through a different scope
· Adjust teaching styles to meet the needs of today’s generation
· Better create connections between community and students
· Assist students in moving outside of their comfort zone
· Focus on positivity and resolve the negative conflicts surrounding schools
· Reflect on current and past ideals and look forward to future goals in the classroom