This 3-credit course prepares teachers to teach using the research proven methods; methods that were initially developed for the Progressive Science Initiative (PSI) and are now being successfully extended to other domains. Teachers will learn the CTL approaches towards curriculum, pedagogy, technology, formative and summative assessment, grading, and pacing and how those are woven together to create a highly effective teaching and learning environment. Sample units from different courses, and the elements that comprise them, will be downloaded and reviewed so that teachers feel comfortable with applying general principles to the specific cases. Teachers will practice using those methods during the course so that they have experience with them, beyond just learning about them. Some specific topics include:

? Working with SMART Boards and Responders
? Setting up and maintaining classes in SMART technology
? Using formative assessment as an integrated part of daily instruction
? Implementing CTL assessment strategies
? Downloading and using curriculum materials from the CTL website

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