MED645 Integrating Principles of Design into Practice (4 cr.)

Building on previous semesters, learners begin the implementation of a research-based classroom environment plan and action research process. Learners work collaboratively with community members, applying coaching thinking approaches to problem pose and problem resolve, and to construct a deeper understanding of strategies that enhance student learning. Learners apply previous course learnings and best practice to curricular design.  Through examination of best practice and building upon curricular design work from previous semesters, learners apply this knowledge to curricular design. Learners begin forming beliefs around the concept of leadership, and examine the concept of presence and the role it plays in being a Lasallian educator.

Upon completion of the course, learners are expected to be able to do the following:

1. Engage in the action research process.
2. Examine leadership.
3. Apply coaching thinking skills.
4. Reflect about their practice to uncover assumptions, biases, and show the transformation of  thinking.
5. Design instruction, integrating a variety of learning theories and research-based strategies.
6. Describe Lasallian education and its connection to self.
7. Unpack presence.