Multilingual learners (MLs) have unique needs when it comes to demonstrating their understanding and knowledge in an academic setting.  Creating assessments that provide MLs with opportunities to successfully demonstrate their learning is one of the key skills that teachers of MLs need to master. Assessments are one of the most important tools educators use to gather data that will drive best practices in their classroom instruction. To accurately assess MLs, teachers must identify the most appropriate tools to evaluate the reliability of assessments and create appropriate accommodations for their students.  This course will support teachers through the intentional design, creation, and evaluation of assessment tools for classroom use so that results best reflect multilingual students’ content knowledge, as well as their language ability. Read more

To effectively support the diverse needs of students from various cultural and linguistic backgrounds, it is imperative to understand the concept of "culture" and how it impacts the process of teaching and learning.   This course presents culturally relevant pedagogy as a teaching method to leverage learners’ cultural knowledge, backgrounds, and experiences. By doing so, the learning process becomes more meaningful and suitable, thereby enhancing student achievement. Read more

The National Education Association is uniquely positioned to impact racial justice in education by focusing the work on awareness, capacity building, and action. Following this framework for change, this module will explore why NEA’s work on Racial and Social Justice in Education is a moral imperative and why it is essential to the success of our students, schools, and Association. Read more

In this 5-hour course, you will be introduced to the principles of adult learning and facilitation strategies for leading a Professional Learning Community (PLC) focused on the National Education Association (NEA) Micro-credential program. You will learn how to design and facilitate PLC meetings that engage and support adult learners, and that help participants to develop the skills and knowledge needed to earn an NEA Micro-credential. This course will explore the use of effective facilitation techniques, including the GROWTH coaching model, peer feedback and questioning techniques, virtual facilitation strategies, and reflective practices. Throughout the course, you will have the opportunity to practice and develop your facilitation skills and to reflect on your own experiences as a facilitator. Whether you are new to facilitation or an experienced practitioner, this course will provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively lead and support adult learners in a PLC setting. Read more

La Asociación Nacional de Educación se encuentra en una posición única para influir en la justicia racial en la educación, al centrar el trabajo en la concienciación, el desarrollo de capacidades y la acción. Siguiendo este marco para el cambio, este módulo explorará por qué el trabajo de la NEA sobre Justicia racial y social en la educación es un imperativo moral y por qué es esencial para el éxito de nuestros estudiantes, escuelas y la Asociación. Read more

El sesgo implícito se refiere a las actitudes o estereotipos que afectan a nuestra comprensión, acciones y decisiones de forma inconsciente.  Estos sesgos a menudo se manifiestan en forma de microagresiones y estereotipos.  Todas las personas tienen un sesgo implícito, pero pocos somos conscientes de ello y de cómo repercute en nuestras experiencias diarias.  Para los educadores, el sesgo implícito puede tener un efecto negativo en el comportamiento y los resultados académicos de nuestros estudiantes.  En esta sesión se compartirán ejemplos reales de diferentes sesgos implícitos, microagresiones y estereotipos y cómo afectan a nuestras escuelas y se ofrecerán estrategias prácticas para abordarlos y afrontarlos en nosotros mismos y en los demás. Read more