CUR/550
Engaging in Communities of Practice
Course level: EDU Graduate
Christine O.
BSA
Online classes, always on, 24/7/365
Go to class any time of the day or night. If you have questions, call 866-354-1800 to speak with an Enrollment Representative.
This course examines the use of school-based communities of practice as professional learning opportunities for teachers and a means of improving student achievement and learning outcomes. Participants examine the essential conditions and important components necessary to effectively plan, establish, and work in school-based communities of practice. Best practices of instruction and assessment as a community, approaches for evaluating effectiveness, and strategies for sustaining a school-based community of practice are also explored.
Prerequisites
This graduate level course requires proof of completion of a Bachelor's degree. Be prepared to provide documentation during the checkout process.
Required materials
The materials required for this course are covered in your resource fees.
Earn these career-relevant skills in weeks, not years.
Leadership
Construct a plan to initiate and maintain school-based communities of practice
Teamwork
Evaluate the role of communities of practice in improving student achievement and promoting school improvement
Collaboration
Examine the types and characteristics of school-based communities of practice