Learning Styles in the Classroom

This course helps you understand and analyze the different learning styles. You will create lesson plans that address the different styles of learning.

Course Description

Students of all ages have different learning styles. Teachers also have preferred learning methods they tend to emphasize. Both teachers and students will benefit if lessons address all types of learning. The main goal of this course is to help you understand the different learning styles and practice integrating them into your lesson plan.

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Duration

Approximately 15 to 45 hours

Up to 3 months to complete coursework

Estimated Tuition

$90 per credit

Ways to Learn

Online

Credit

1 – 3 PDUs

Graduate Level Professional Development Credits

Key Features

Online and self-paced   |   Earn graduate-level professional development credits for salary advancement

Gain practical teaching strategies    |    Create lesson plans for a variety of learning styles

What is an independent study course?

This self-paced, online, project-based course provides educators with a framework for exploring a topic that allows teachers the freedom to choose their own focus and readings.

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

  • Analyze your own learning style(s)
  • Identify your students’ learning styles
  • Create lesson plans for a variety of learning styles
  • Critique the implementation of the lesson plan


Course Topics:

  • Types of learning styles
  • Self-assessment
  • Integrating learning styles into a lesson plan
  • Evaluating lesson plan


Who Should Enroll?

  • PreK-12 teachers
  • Teacher candidates
  • School administrators
  • Para-educators    

Earn your credit in 3 simple steps

Step 1
Register online.

Step 2
Complete the course.

Step 3
Receive credits and obtain an official transcript.



Resources

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What are Graduate-level Professional Development Credits?

Graduate-level professional development credits are not part of a degree program but instead are primarily used for professional advancement such as salary increment steps and recertification. Students should seek approval from appropriate district officials before enrolling in these courses.

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