Learner-Centric Pedagogy
Issued by
Northeastern State University
The Learner-Centric Pedagogy badge provides pre-service or practicing teachers and instructional specialists with evidence-based knowledge and skills to effectively engage in active, learner-centered teaching techniques. Competencies align with InTasc standards.
- Type Validation
- Level Intermediate
- Time Months
- Cost Paid
Skills
Earning Criteria
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Complete the EDUC 5633 Cognitive Learning Styles course with 80% competency, which is equal to a B in the course based on the following outcomes. The badge earner will be able to:
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Demonstrate how learning styles curriculum can increase student equity, engagement, and understanding [InTASC 1 and 3].
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Create a learning styles curriculum that can be utilized for at-risk learners [InTASC 2 and 4].
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Design learner-centric strategies to implement in learning styles classrooms [InTASC 2 and 3].
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Evaluate learner-centric curriculum [InTASC 4].
Standards
The teacher understands how learners grow and develop, recognizing that patterns of learning and development vary individually within and across the cognitive, linguistic, social, emotional, and physical areas, and designs and implements developmentally appropriate and challenging learning experiences.
The teacher uses understanding of individual differences and diverse cultures and communities to ensure inclusive learning environments that enable each learner to meet high standards.
The teacher works with others to create environments that support individual and collaborative learning, and that encourage positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self motivation.
The teacher understands the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the discipline(s) he or she teaches and creates learning experiences that make these aspects of the discipline accessible and meaningful for learners to assure mastery of the content.