EDU209C - January 23 - March 13, 2025; ONLINE Class; 4 credits

This is an online class with Zoom meetings on Thursdays from 3:30-5:30 pm.

Learn how to create effective standards-based CTE curriculum, beginning with identifying the desired results, determining the evidence of competency and then laying out the sequencing of teaching and learning experiences to develop and demonstrate the desired understanding. Students will develop complete unit and lesson plans that address competencies, utilize formative and summative assessments and identify the most appropriate instructional practices for the content and grade level. 

EDU225C - March 24 - May 10, 2025; ONLINE Class; 3 credits

As a pathway to Paraeducator certification, paraeducators may complete a portfolio demonstrating the knowledge and skills competencies in the areas of math, reading, and writing, and the ability to assist in math, reading, and writing instruction.  This course guides students in the preparation and completion of the required portfolio evidence through participation in a series of seminars and completing evidence to be presented in a final portfolio.

About the instructor:

Cynthia has been in education since 1998. She has taught in educator preparation at the University of New Hampshire and Saint Anselm College before coming to NHTI. Cynthia is the coordinator of clinical practice for the Education Department at NHTI and Professor of Education. In the past, Cynthia was an elementary and middle school teacher and an assistant middle school principal. She loves all aspects of education, but areas of professional interest include mentoring new teachers, supporting students with disabilities, student assessment, and special education. Cynthia earned her B.S and M.Ed from Notre Dame College and is completing her doctoral dissertation through Northeastern University.

EDU224C - April 3 - May 22, 2025; ONLINE class; 3 credits

The class is an instructor supported asynchronous class with zoom class discussion times.

Zoom times are all from 5:00pm – 6:30pm on Thursdays.

The focus of this course is student learning and effective instruction.  Throughout this course, the concepts of Universal Design for Learning, "expert teachers" and "expert learners," research, theories, mindsets, and best practices in instructional approaches that increase student learning and achievement are examined.  The goal of this course is to develop an understanding of how learners grow and develop, and to design appropriately challenging, meaningful, and impactful learning experiences for ALL of the learners in the classroom.

Required Text: - Innovate Inside the Box: Empowering Learners Through UDL and an Innovators Mindset - you can order from Amazon.