Moorpark College launches a Professional Development Program. The Program is starting with an Educational Institute, the first in a series of institutes for people who want to further develop in their field. The institutes offer high-quality, short-term, practical credit-based workplace development.
Spring 2008, the Educational Institute will include courses in designing curriculum, collaborative learning and leadership styles. The course on leadership styles can be useful to classroom and community leaders alike. These courses are offered on-line in a ½ unit, flexible 8 hour format. Professionals participate for approximately 2 hours a week for 4 weeks. Courses in the Educational Institute may be taken by college instructors, advancing on their salary scale, by secondary instructors completing continuing education units, or in the case of Leadership Styles, by community members wishing to develop their skills.
Spring courses include:
PDEV M01
Outcome-based Curriculum
Design guidelines, instructional techniques and assessment tools for building an outcome-based curriculum. Use tools and activities to create an outcome-based syllabus. Design process addresses the question, "What will our students be able to do once they complete the course?"
Dates: Feb, 4 to Feb. 28, 2007
PDEV M02
Collaborative Learning
Explores the theory of collaborative learning and its implementation within the context of teaching and learning paradigms past and present. Analyzes major aspects of teaching and learning theory (modeling, practice, evaluation) and their incorporation into collaborative learning. Practices selecting, applying, and evaluating collaborative learning techniques to foster multiple levels of learning (comprehension, application, analysis).
Dates: April 7- April 30, 2008
PDEV M03
Leadership Styles
Introduction to leadership styles that enhance effectiveness in the classroom and in the workplace. Practice interpersonal skills such as listening and empathy; explore leadership roles such as Coach and Visionary. Apply appropriate leadership styles to varying classroom and work situations. Analyze the importance of critical thinking skills in effective leadership.
Dates: March 3 – April 3, 2008
Moorpark College plans to expand their Educational Institute in Fall 08, adding courses such as learning styles, integrating technology, selecting learning activities to foster learning outcomes, grading and assessment.
To register for these courses, please go to www.moorparkcollege.edu |
