INCL 501 Instructional Strategies for Student Diversity

Division of Continuing Studies Professional Institute for Educators

3 credits 42.0 hours
500 level graduate course

This class is designed to address the diversity of learning needs of students in today’s classrooms. Educators will learn how to assess and differentiate by ability and interest; style and readiness level; and will be able to embed formative assessments and research-based instructional practices in order to accommodate students’ needs and monitor progress. A three-tiered model of instruction and intervention (RTII in Pennsylvania) will be used to frame and inform the discussion of instructional needs and supports for ALL K-12 learners in general education, special education or both. The principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) will be utilized to guide instruction and intervention resources. This course is intended to assist educators in developing proficiencies in the domains and components of the Danielson Framework for Teaching model, specifically the domain of ‘Instruction’.

Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
This course may not be audited.
This course cannot be taken pass/fail.