Designing and Delivering Professional Learning Experiences

Course Description

This course provides an in-depth exploration of best practices in designing, delivering, and evaluating professional learning experiences for educators. Grounded in adult learning theory, students will examine strategies for creating impactful and engaging professional development initiatives which support continuous growth. Students will explore differentiated models of professional learning which can be applied across multiple settings. The course emphasizes the use of digital tools and platforms for facilitating professional learning in face-to-face, virtual, and hybrid settings. Participants will develop skills in fostering collaboration, incorporating feedback, and integrating innovative approaches to meet the diverse needs of adult learners. Through hands-on projects, students will design a professional learning session aligned with specific educational goals while applying assessment methods to measure effectiveness. Additional topics include coaching and mentoring, inclusivity in professional learning, and emerging trends in professional learning.

Code

EDIT 504

Credits

3

Subject

Instructional Technology

Programs That Include This Course

• Master's Instructional Technology with Pennsylvania Instructional Technology Specialist Certification Option, M.S.E.D.