PFEF 413A - Professional Development: Constructing Classrooms To Maximize Student

Institution:

Northeastern Illinois University

Subject:

Prof Dev:Educ Foundations

Description:

This professional development course prepares teachers to develop and implement technology-integrated, inquiry-based curriculum. This student center and teacher guided instructional approach engages students in investigating real world questions which they choose within a broad thematic framework. Participating teachers learn strategies for engaging their students in activating prior knowledge; developing researchable questions; acquiring, analyzing and organizing information; visualizing and representing information; and assessing result. Participants develop skill in reflecting on their work as they support the development of technology rich, inquiry based learning communities in their classrooms.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.neiu.edu/

Phone Number:

(773) 583-4050

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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