Professor of Educational Policy, Leadership, and Innovation in the School of Education
Series Orientation: Transforming Education
What You'll Learn
- Understand the foundations of the Transforming Education series and feel excited to begin their learning journeys.
1 Modules
3 Hours
3 hrs per module (approx.)
Rating
About Series Orientation: Transforming Education
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.
Skills You'll Gain
- Community Advocacy
- Diversity Equity & Inclusion Initiatives
- Social Justice
What You'll Earn
- Certificate of Completion:
- Certificates of completion acknowledge knowledge acquired upon completion of a non-credit course or program.
Welcome Message
Welcome to Series Orientation: Transforming Education, an introductory course designed to prepare learners for the Transforming Education series. This orientation provides essential context, expectations, and housekeeping details about policies and procedures to help you begin confidently. You will explore the structure of the series, review key resources, and confirm readiness to continue. The course, the first in the Transforming Education in an Interconnected World Specialization series, ensures a smooth transition into the learning experience ahead.
This abbreviated syllabus description was created with the help of AI tools and reviewed by staff. The full syllabus is available to those who enroll in the course.
Course Schedule
Module 1: Join Us!
- Reading: Join Us at the University of Michigan
- Video: Join Us in Transforming Education
- Reading: Series Orientation: Transforming Education Syllabus – Reading
- Reading: Help Us Learn More about You!
Module 2: Series Overview
- Program Design
- Reading: Instructional Design
- Reading: Levels of Engagement
- Reading: Reporting Your Progress
- Reading: Supporting Your Success
Module 3: Guided Tour
- Reading: Our Online Spaces
- Video: Introducing Your Tour Guide
- Video: Tutorial – A Typical Lesson
- Video: Tutorial – Study Guide
- Video: Tutorial – Discussions and Community Forum
- Video: Tutorial – Gallery Walk
- Reading: Join us on LinkedIn
Module 4: Closing Celebration
- Reading: Introducing Minister David Moinina Sengeh
- Video: Keynote Conversation – Radical Inclusion
Module 5: Final Tasks
- Graded Assignment: Reporting Your Progress (required)
- Reading: Please Reach Out
- Reading: We Value Your Feedback!
Grading Policy
Learners must complete the required final assignment – Reporting Your Progress (Module 5) – to pass the course.
Beginner Level
No prior experience required
