Pedagogical Preparation I

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The pedagogical courses at Dominican University of California focus on teaching and educational practices. They include professional development courses for teachers and various programs designed to prepare educators for leadership roles in education. These courses aim to develop teaching competencies and provide opportunities for reflective practice and supervised fieldwork, ensuring that students are equipped to address the needs of 21st-century learners.

Sample presentations and UbD

TLC Group Project:

Technique: "ALL HANDS"

This presentation introduces our TLC pacing plan using the “All Hands” technique, a collaborative strategy designed to engage all students in the learning process actively. It highlights how we structure instruction to promote participation, build understanding, and ensure every student has an opportunity to contribute and remain engaged throughout the lesson.

UbD UNIT PLAN.docx

UbD Unit: Cell

Curriculum Area: Science

Grade Level: 6th grade

Time Frame: 4 weeks

This UbD unit on cells for 6th-grade science was my first experience designing instruction using the Understanding by Design framework. At first, I found the concept of hierarchical questions confusing and approached the unit with a narrow perspective. However, after receiving feedback from my professor, I began to see the framework more clearly and think about the content in a broader, more meaningful way. This process helped me grow as an educator, and I genuinely felt that I was learning and improving my practice through reflection and revision.

Value of educator with peardeck

Value of an Educator

This presentation focuses on self-care and includes a Pear Deck activity to encourage classmates to participate and stay engaged. Teaching is rewarding, but it can also be demanding, so self-care is essential for staying balanced, energized, and ready to give our best to students. By using an interactive digital presentation, I hope to make the learning experience more engaging, collaborative, and meaningful in the classroom.

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