Emphasis on Backward Design

WINTER 2012 

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Flyer - Troy EL 570 Winter 2012: January - June
Meets once or twice a month plus online
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Content

Curriculum, instruction and assessment Professional Learning Communities (PLC) Applying Dr. Richard DuFour's model to existing PLCs Emphasis on the "backward design" process

Benefits

Convenient hybrid schedule with sessions meeting once or twice a month during the school year. The remainder of the curriculum is delivered online  Earn professional teacher recertification credits by June 30, 2012 Applied learning. Products developed in the Professional Learning Communities will be used to satisfy some course requirements.

Course Leader: Joe Brandell, PhD

A Special Lecturer in the School of Education and Human Services at Oakland University, Dr. Brandell is an Educational Consultant, and the Mathematics Department Chairperson at West Bloomfield High School. He received his doctoral degree in 2005 from Wayne State University in Curriculum and Instruction with a specialization in Mathematics Education. His research focused on mentoring mathematics and science teachers, which became a catalyst in creating professional development for school districts. His current focus is on Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), in conjunction with the instructional model outlined in the book “Understanding by Design,” by Wiggins and McTighe. Brandell presents at conferences and consults with school districts on PLCs and "backward design". He has presented Advanced Placement Calculus at summer intstitutes around the country for the past 10 years.

Schedule and Locations
This course is offered as a blended course, meeting once or twice a month at 5:30 p.m. in a formal classroom setting and the remainder delivered online. For upcoming locations, contact us.

Cost
EL570N (4 or 6 credits): Topics in Professional Partnerships
Graduate credit tuition rate and payment plan

Details
For more information, contact Dr. Christine Abbott.

Contact
Professional Development
School of Education and Human Services
(248) 209-2472 phone | (248) 209-2461 fax
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