Innovative Learning Design

This module will look at innovative instruction as a design challenge -- how to create equitable, engaging, and authentic learning experiences for students. Continuing the theme of reflective practice from Module 1, you will begin by examining existing beliefs and assumptions about instruction in light of current research in learner variability. You will also examine how the pandemic has impacted learning access and opportunity for students. Working from this foundation, you will explore Universal Design for Learning (UDL) as a model for instructional planning which enables educators to design for

• Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT)

• Learner Variability

• Social and Emotional Learning

Key questions

• How can I critically examine instructional practices to improve teaching and learning for all students?

• What are some of the differences among learners and how must teachers plan and design for them?

• What are some strategies for designing and implementing instruction which better personalizes learning for all students?

• What are models for innovative instructional design?

• In my role, how can I transform learning opportunities for students?

Professional Learning Targets

This module has the educator engaging in the following work

• critically examining traditional modes of teaching and learning,

• designing instruction for learner variability,

• examining impacts and shifts created by the pandemic.

• exploring universal design for learning as a strategy to innovate instruction, and

• surveying innovative learning models.