Data-Driven Instruction P26.4451
Prefix/Number ED 555
3 Credits
UAA PACE, 500-Level Upper Division Course
Graded
COURSE OVERVIEW
Are your students learning? Most teachers would emphatically answer “Yes!” without a moment’s hesitation. But, how exactly do you know this to be true? What kind of data do you have to back it up? This online course is designed for K-12 teachers who want to not only learn about the data-driven decision-making process, but who want to learn how to dig deep into the data to help them further drive their instruction for the benefit of all students. In addition to learning about the different phases of the data-driven decision-making process, teachers will also learn how to “read” and analyze data so that any newly-discovered trends and weaknesses can be turned into concrete learning and understanding. Teachers will also learn about the role they play in guiding students to perform their best, using data to support their instructional decisions. Teachers will learn how to effectively use data to support their grouping decisions so that student motivation is increased and essential parental partnerships are forged. Teachers will dive into several data-driven instructional best practices and will learn how to use the various types of data to their utmost advantage, employing technology as much as possible. By the end of this course, teachers will feel much more comfortable using data to make solid instructional decisions.
Grade Level: K-12
Instructional Media
- Interactive Communication: Online discussions, engagement, and collaboration among participants.
- Instructor Support: Feedback and interaction from the instructor.
- Instructional Materials: Access to online resources, supplemental materials, and printable classroom tools.
Methods of Evaluation: tests, personal goal-setting, reflections on articles/videos, class collaboration, a cumulative project, and a final practicum.
Review the course syllabus for expected learning outcomes and detailed methods of evaluation for this course.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- Register any time for this self-paced Professional Development Institute (PDI) course that is designed to fit your schedule.
- All coursework must be completed within 9 months of your registration date. While you may finish at your own pace, please allow at least 30 days from registration for your grade to be posted.
- Extensions and re-enrollments are not allowed.
- You may contact ASDN to drop this course at any time and it will be removed from your record.
- A maximum refund of $125.00 is available if you drop the course within one week of your registration date. No refunds will be issued after this one-week period.
TUITION
PROVIDER DETAILS
Contact PDI directly for questions specific to coursework at 1-949-263-4931, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. Contact ASDN for registration or transcript questions.
