Foster Deeper Learning Outcomes for Your Students!
Deeper Learning isn’t new; however, one could argue that it has never been more important, needed, and desired than right now. At its core, Deeper Learning seeks to empower students to think deeper, collaborate better, and problem-solve meaningfully. As employers turn their focus to “skills” like dependability, self-motivation, and problem-solving, teachers, schools, and districts must do the same. Traditional “test-prep” teaching and learning, with a focus on finite skills and rote knowledge, leave students lacking the opportunities to develop the real skills needed for life after school. A shift to Deeper Learning challenges teachers to rethink what, how, and, perhaps most importantly, why they teach. A shift to Deeper Learning empowers students to own their learning experiences in ways that are authentic to their lives now and into the future. Remember, the lives our students are currently living ARE their real lives, so education must be preparing them to navigate their current reality while preparing them for life after school, and Deeper Learning supports and challenges students to do just that.
Students enrolled in this course will explore the concept of Deeper Learning, why it is needed, what it looks like, and how to do it. The modules are set up to take you through a process of understanding and doing so that, by the end, you are ready to create meaningful Deeper Learning experiences for your students. Course materials will cover both theory and practice, providing the understandings of key concepts and real examples from Deeper Learning classrooms.
An energetic teacher, presenter, and leader, Dr. Christopher Bronke brings a wealth of research, classroom, and leadership experience to professional learning while empowering participants to reflect deeply upon their own practice to facilitate growth and collaboration. As a practicing English teacher and department chair at Downers Grove North in Illinois, Bronke is incredibly passionate about supporting others in their learning.
After 19 years in education, Bronke has held numerous teacher leadership positions at the national level including a seat on both the Carnegie Foundation Teacher Advisory Panel and the Teacher Advisory Council for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, currently serving as the Past Chair for the Conference on English Leadership, and recently finishing his term serving on the Executive Committee for the National Council of Teachers of English. Bronke holds master’s degrees in Teaching and Learning, Educational Leadership, an EdS in Educational Leadership, and an EdD from Northern Illinois University in the field of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies with a dissertation focus on standards-based learning/assessing.
Bronke designs and delivers presentations on assessment theory and design, standards-based instruction, Universal Design for Learning, Deeper Learning, ELA curriculum design, intentional integration of Social Emotional Learning into classrooms and across schools, collaborative leadership, teacher leadership, and blogging to empower teacher voice and change. A champion of teacher voice, Christopher has been on the Executive Planning Committee for three Elevating and Celebrating Effective Teachers and Teaching (ECET2) national convenings as well as the planning lead for two ECET2 regional events in Chicago. His work has been featured in The Atlantic, Teaching Channel, the Chicago Sun-Times, Language Arts Journal of Michigan, Let’s Recap and more. Additionally, his work has been highlighted by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, on EduTalk Radio, at the Conference on English Leadership, and by the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE).
Our standard pricing covers your course registration with Novak Educational Consulting, Inc. only. You may also choose to purchase credits and/or clock hours (for Washington State teachers) at the time of registration. For questions regarding pricing or to request a purchase order, contact us.
You will receive a completion certificate from Novak Education at the conclusion of the course. Please check in with your school or district to determine if this alone will be sufficient for salary points or advancement. Some states require additional proof of completion such as clock hours, contact hours, or credits. Graduate credits (3 Graduate-Level Professional Development Credits) may be obtained through our university partners. Please check with your school or district to ensure these will satisfy their requirements prior to enrolling. Learn more about our graduate partners: University of Massachusetts Global and Teachers College of San Joaquin.
"I loved the course! Chris was generous and helpful in the resources he provided. Super helpful and relevant to my work. I am grateful. I flew through the course because it was so helpful to me. Chris kicked my butt into gear and I am in course creation mode!"
The course provided resources that are relevant for daily classroom use. I found the videos and choices for each module helpful. I also liked that I could create a final project that I am now using!
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