MED633 Developing Principles for Practice Part 1 (2 cr.)

In this course, learners practice coaching thinking and feedback skills, while growing toward a true community. Learners practice these skills while engaging in problem posing and problem-solving dialogue at the Teach. Learn. Lead. conference. In addition, learners begin to explore intentional design and examine the action research process, while deepening their understanding of the concepts of community and environment.

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

1. Use feedback and coaching thinking skills (pausing, paraphrasing, asking mediative questions, suspending) to assist other community members’ reflections on improving and evaluating practice.
2. Write enduring understandings and essential questions connected to concepts and outcomes. 
3. Describe the role of generativity (celebrating the value and contributions of others) in teaching and learning and apply it to practice.