PDESAS - Overview

Module Description

This module examines how and when teachers should provide information about student progress and the instructional program to families. Participants will explore how to successfully engage families in the instructional program with professionalism and keen cultural sensitivity, as well as how students can participate and contribute ideas to the program.

This module provides 5 Act 48 hours. Click on the link(s) below to review the framework component(s) to which the module’s content aligns.

1a: Knowledge of Content and Pedagogy (PDF)

1b: Demonstrating Knowledge of Students (PDF)

1c: Setting Instructional Outcomes (PDF)

1d: Demonstrating Knowledge of Resources (PDF)

1e: Designing Coherent Instruction (PDF)

1f: Designing Student Assessments (PDF)

2a: Creating an Environment of Respect and Rapport (PDF)

2b: Establishing a Culture for Learning (PDF)

2c: Managing Classroom Procedures (PDF)

2d: Managing Student Behavior (PDF)

2e: Organizing Physical Space (PDF)

3a: Communicating With Students (PDF)

3b: Questioning and Discussion Techniques (PDF)

3c: Engaging Students in Learning (PDF)

3d: Using Assessment in Instruction (PDF)

3e: Demonstrating Flexibility and Responsiveness (PDF)

4a: Reflecting on Teaching (PDF)

4b: Maintaining Accurate Records (PDF)

4c: Communicating with Families (PDF)

4d: Participating in a Professional Community (PDF)

4e: Growing and Developing Professionally (PDF)

4f: Showing Professionalism (PDF)

Learning Outcomes

In this module you will:

Identify culturally responsive approaches designed to engage families in the instructional program.
Analyze strategies for responding to family concerns and inviting family participation.
Design informational materials for families that integrate student contributions.

Assessments

Each assessment includes its own customized rubric with specific criteria and the required passing score for that assessment. Completion of all assessments is required. With instructor approval, assessments that do not meet the required passing score can be resubmitted for credit.