Master Teacher

Additional Information

Faculty Facilitators
• Diana Lopez, English
• Dr. Audrey Mosley, Speech, Faculty Coordinator for Distance Learning
• Jo Walker, Sociology
• Nathan Oelke, Economics
• Bess Porter, Health Information Systems
• Phyllis Traylor, Administrative Computer Technology
• Dr. Christopher Davis, Chemistry  

Getting Results Program Curriculum

Module I - Creating a Community of Learners
Creating a community of learners is the foundation of effective teaching. In this course module, you will explore characteristics of learners that make them unique and diverse individuals, and discover how to create a physical, social, and psychological climate conducive to learning.

Module II - Planning for Outcomes
Learning outcomes define the purpose of your course, guide you in developing appropriate learning experiences for your students, and play a major role in assessment. This module will help you design a course that focuses on real-life outcomes.

Module III - Active Teaching and Learning
Recent research indicates that students who actively interact with a subject learn far more than those who passively take in information. In this session, you will learn several strategies for engaging your students in active learning.

Module IV - Moving Beyond the Classroom
While the classroom may be a great place to learn theory, it's not always the best place to learn workplace skills and the knowledge necessary for a career in science and technology. In this module, you will learn many ways to incorporate community and industry resources into your course: guest speakers, site visits, internships, and other potential student activities.

Module V - Teaching with Technology
Technology is changing education in two ways: first, by offering new resources to engage students in learning, and second, by giving them an opportunity to learn about new technological fields, leading to jobs and to a greater understanding of how these fields affect the world. In this module, you will examine a variety of technologies that support teaching and learning, focusing on the impact of technology on the learner.

Module VI - Assessing Teaching and Learning
The best assessments also serve as learning opportunities for students. In this session, you will learn techniques for gathering data on the teaching and learning in your classroom that will help you assess both your students' learning and your own teaching.

Outcomes
Participants will:
A. Exhibit best practice by developing and displaying exemplary materials in the following areas:

a. course outline and syllabus for a minimum of one course (including student learning outcomes)
b. lesson plans for a minimum of one learning module to include activities that demonstrate student learning outcomes.
c. assessment modules for a minimum of one learning module addressing specific student learning outcomes

B. Prepare a report of “lessons learned” from the Master Teacher program.

Successful completion of all components will result in a SPC Master Teacher Certification that is valid for one full academic year with annual renewal opportunities through professional development.

For more information, contact Luis A. Lopez, llopez@mail.accd.edu.