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SNHU Customized Learning: Foundations of Customized Learning (EDTS501VL)
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This one-credit course is designed for educational professionals. It may be taken on its own or as part of a cluster of courses on the foundations of customized learning. This course provides an introduction to key concepts and ideas connected to customized learning – an educational approach that tailors instruction to meet the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students. Through the analysis of key principles and strategies, students will examine how customized learning differs from traditional educational models and explore the use of technology, project-based learning, and real-world experiences to enhance student engagement. The course also emphasizes promoting student ownership of learning and addressing challenges in implementing customized learning environments. By the end of the course, students will be equipped with practical tools to create personalized learning experiences that foster autonomy, collaboration, and academic success.
Note: There will be 4 required virtual synchronous meetings using Zoom: 7:00-8:30 pm EST on Wednesdays – Feb 19, Mar 5, Mar 19, and April 2.
Major Topics and Concepts
Principles and strategies of customized learning
Leveraging technology for personalized instruction
Promoting student autonomy and responsibility
Project-based and real-world learning experiences
Overcoming challenges in customized learning environments
Competencies
Customized Learning Defined
Students will demonstrate an understanding of customized learning by explaining the principles of customized learning, comparing customized learning to other educational approaches, and analyzing customized learning strategies in a real-world context.
Customized Learning Strategies
Students will demonstrate an understanding of customized learning strategies by explaining the use of technology to customize learning, explaining project and interest-based learning, and analyzing the impact of real-world learning experiences on student engagement.
Challenges of Customized Learning
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the challenges of customized learning by describing challenges to customization, explaining strategies to overcome challenges to customization, and creating a plan that addresses challenges to customized learning.
Student Ownership of Learning
Students will demonstrate an understanding of student ownership of learning by explaining the benefits of student ownership within a customized learning framework, describing strategies to promote self-direction and cooperation with peers, and creating an activity that empowers student responsibility and fosters collaboration.
