Visible Learning for Science

Instructor: Jim Powell
Method: Online (OWRK)
Sponsor: Online AU Professional Learning Services
Center Offered: ONLINE PROF DEV

Course Description:

This course is designed to help practicing educators understand how to make science learning *visible* to both students and teachers. Participants will examine evidence-based instructional practices that optimize student learning in science classrooms. The course is a study of the book *Visible Learning for Science* (Corwin, 2018). Each participant must purchase or have access to the book.

Assignments include reflection papers, discussion board posts, and the development of an implementation plan. The course requires approximately 36 hours of online engagement, outside reading, and course product development.

Course Access Information:
After registering for this course, you will receive an email from pds@ashland.edu containing your Canvas course link and access code. 

Course Documents:
Tuition: $555
Timespan of Course:
September 1, 2026 to August 31, 2027
Contact E-mail: jpowell1@ashland.edu

Meeting Times

  • Location of Meeting: 
    online with Canvas

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Course Number: EDU 6130 VLS
Academic Term: 27/GW
Academic Level: GW
Semester Hours: 3
Subject: EDU


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