Education

Learn About Our Instruction and Management for Increased Learning Graduate Course

The Curriculum and Academics Team at WorldStrides is the full-time crew of credentialed teachers who work to ensure that there is a spotlight on the educational elements of our educational travel programs. There is no question that our programs fulfill the mission of igniting student growth through travel at every stage of development. What is gaining new attention is the support that WorldStrides offers to teacher-educators across the country.

WorldStrides offers Instruction and Management for Increased Learning – this course is a three-credit graduate course that has been carefully designed by Dr. Wendy Amato to support practicing teachers as they develop, refine and expand the skills that make all the difference in student learning outcomes. Course units include topics such as Establishing Norms and Setting Expectations; Instructional Learning Formats; Writing About Teaching; Controversial Issues in Behavior Management; and Differentiation. Assignments are inspired by a range of videos, articles, and foundational texts.  Participants engage with one another, sharing strategies, lesson plans, grading techniques, feedback and reflections.

Read this testimonial from one of our traveling teachers:

“In June of this year, I had the opportunity travel to Costa Rica with a group of students and teachers.  The organization, tour guides, accommodations, and itinerary were all first rate and I would not hesitate to travel with WorldStrides again in the future.

In the semester prior to my trip, I also took advantage of graduate level coursework associated with the trip.  I am a School Counselor and was initially concerned that the course would not meet my needs.  However, the Instruction and Management for Increased Learning exceeded my expectations!  Dr. Amato was immediately sensitive and responsive to my point of view and learning objectives.  She made it clear that her goal was to work with me to individualize a learning experience that would be beneficial for my specific professional development objectives.  In addition, the online platform allowed for diverse collaboration and personalized feedback from both the instructor and other students that made the learning experience very productive and meaningful for me.” – Brad Bowman NCC, Middle School Counselor

Dr. Amato’s course has run in the fall semester for the past several years, leveraging the back-to-school timing of the academic calendar.  The course is divided into two-week units that provide flexibility for teachers’ busy schedules and a balance between self-pacing and traditional deadlines.

For more information, contact discovery@worldstrides.com. To take advantage of this great opportunity, download the registration form.