Disciplinary Literacy for Deeper Learning

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Free Online Course: Disciplinary Literacy for Deeper Learning provided by MOOC-ED is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 6 weeks long. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from MOOC-ED.

Overview
  • The Disciplinary Literacy for Deeper Learning MOOC-Ed will explore digital literacy, which is the ability to understand and use a range of digital technologies, a critical skill for today’s classroom. This MOOC-Ed is open to all educators in K-12 and postsecondary levels interested in learning more about disciplinary literacy for deeper learning. During the Disciplinary Literacy for Deeper Learning MOOC-Ed you will:

    • Strengthen your understanding of what it takes to engage students in deeper learning through disciplinary literacy practices;
    • Explore the model for inquiry-based disciplinary literacy and how it can promote deeper learning for your students;
    • Engage in disciplinary literacy practices (e.g., close reading, digital learning, constructing and supporting claims);
    • Experience multiple opportunities for personalized application of disciplinary literacy to your teaching context;
    • Design, critically evaluate, and share inquiry-based disciplinary literacy lessons;
    • Take action to become a leader by engaging others in disciplinary literacy practices.

Syllabus
    • Unit 1 - What is Disciplinary Literacy and Why is it Important?

    • Unit 2 - Relating Inquiry to Disciplinary Literacy

    • Unit 3 - Getting Close to Close Reading

    • Unit 4 - Going Digital with Disciplinary Literacy

    • Unit 5 - Assessing Disciplinary Literacy

    • Unit 6 - Take Action! Be a Teacher Leader with Disciplinary Literacy

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