Differentiated Instruction Certificate
Online
12 major credits
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1 year
Program Highlights & Benefits
Classes held in convenient online format
1 year completion time, including holiday breaks
One course completed every 8 weeks
Transfer credits considered
Program Overview
Concordia University Chicago’s Differentiated Instruction certificate program is designed to meet the needs of teachers hoping to develop professionally in this area. These educators are those looking for knowledge, skills, and dispositions to act as teacher-leaders in planning and implementing differentiated instructional improvements and curricular enhancements as they relate to all students.
Program Objectives
- Master a variety of cognitive and learning theories, differentiation in the content areas, instructional technology across the curriculum, various instructional approaches, and the importance of managing the differentiated learning environment using research-based instructional strategies and data-driven decision-making.
- Develop skills and acquire knowledge to be effective teacher-leaders in planning and implementing differentiated instructional improvements and curricular enhancements as they relate to all students.
Areas of Study
| Course Number | Title | Hours |
| EDI-6010 | Differentiation and Learning Theory | 3 |
| EDI-6020 | Curriculum and Instructional Development for the Differentiated Classroom | 3 |
| EDI-6030 | Instructional Methods for the Differentiated Classroom | 3 |
| EDI-6035 | Assessment of Student Learning | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Note
This is not a licensure or endorsement program, but students who complete the program will be eligible for a Concordia University Chicago Certificate in Differentiated Instruction.
This is only an introduction of the program. You are responsible to review the Graduate Catalog for program details.
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