ED 5115 - Voice and Choice

One of the first steps in transitioning to a competency-based, personalized classroom is to include voice and choice in your instruction. Adolescents crave an element of control in their lives, and at a time when they can become less engaged with their education, providing them with opportunities for intrinsic motivation can encourage ownership of their educational journey. Learn to develop additional opportunities for students to take charge of their own learning and explore ways to increase the focus from grades to learning. In this course, we will delve into resources related to voice and choice in the middle and high school classroom that will allow educators to create engaging lessons and Understanding by Design (UbD) units. Meets MED and CAGS concentration requirement: Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Leadership, Special Education (3 credits)