Series Orientation welcomes learners to the Transforming Education series, introduces Self-Directed/Community-Supported Learning as our core instructional design, and positions learners for success as aspiring change agents.
Series Orientation: Transforming Education
Series Orientation: Transforming Education
This course is part of Transforming Education in an Interconnected World Specialization
Instructor: Donald Peurach
Sponsored by PTT Global Chemical
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.9
(23 reviews)
Beginner level
No prior experience required
3 hours to complete
3 weeks at 1 hour a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
What you'll learn
Understand the foundations of the Transforming Education series and feel excited to begin their learning journeys.
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1 assignment
Taught in English
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This course is part of the Transforming Education in an Interconnected World Specialization
When you enroll in this course, you'll also be enrolled in this Specialization.
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- Develop job-relevant skills with hands-on projects
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There is 1 module in this course
Welcome to the Series Orientation for Transforming Education in an Interconnected World! The Transforming Education series will support you in developing the knowledge, skills, identity, and relationships that you need to advance new ambitions for educational access, quality, and equity in your local education context, in colleagueship with local change agents and leading researchers from around the world. Please continue for a personal welcome to the University of Michigan from Prof. Donald Peurach, lead designer of the Transforming Education series, after which we begin the formal orientation program.
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