Applying Developmental Theories to Teaching Practice

Topic: Curriculum and Instruction
Instructor: Shayna Pond
Method: Online (OWRK)
Center Offered: ONLINE PROF DEV

Course Description:

This course will define developmental theories and how they drive teaching and learning practices. Participants will learn about various psychosocial, behavioral, and cognitive developmental theories, and will understand why this knowledge is critical for educators. By the end of the course, participants will be able to plan lessons and learning activities grounded in development theory, manage their classrooms more effectively, and implement strategies to support social-emotional skills in their students.

ADDITIONAL NOTES: 

Model Teaching courses receive letter grades. 

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HOW TO ACCESS YOUR COURSE MATERIALS: 

Immediately upon completion of your Ashland registration, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions on how to access your course materials, which will include instructions for creating an account in the Model Teaching dashboard, and a code to access your purchased course.

You will be working with Model Teaching, through their Learning Management System, to complete the course, after which, your instructor will record your grade on your AU transcript. We will notify you by email once this is done, with instructions on how to view and order transcripts. 

Course Documents:
Tuition: $650
Timespan of Course:
September 1, 2026 to August 31, 2027
Contact E-mail: courses@modelteaching.com

Meeting Times

  • Location of Meeting: 
    online with Model Teaching

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Course Number: EDU 6130 P7
Academic Term: 27/GW
Academic Level: GW
Semester Hours: 3
Subject: EDU


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