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Educators face countless demands in our rapidly changing world. With Macmillan Learning’s professional development tools, you will gain the knowledge and skills needed to seamlessly maneuver through teaching’s greatest challenges.

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Ready to transform your teaching to engage today’s students in deeper, more meaningful ways? "Active Learning Essentials: Bridging Research and Practice" is for you! This six-week course will equip you with practical strategies to confidently implement a range of active learning methodologies and foster a greater sense of belonging in your courses.

Guided by experienced facilitators, you'll join a supportive cohort of educators eager to enhance their classroom practices. Together, you'll explore practical applications, share insights, and tackle challenges.

Course Date: January 27 - March 7th, 2025

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Many professional development opportunities only skim the surface. This course, however, dives into practical applications, helping you create engaging active learning experiences. Collaborate with fellow educators and experienced facilitators to learn and explore how you can transform your classroom.

Course topics include:

• Theoretical Foundations: Explore key theories in cognitive science and pedagogy that underpin active learning strategies.
• Practical Applications: Gain tools and techniques that can be immediately implemented to create a more interactive learning environment.
• Inclusive Teaching: Discover strategies for creating equitable learning environments that cater to diverse needs.
• Technology Integration: Leverage digital tools to enhance participation and collaboration.

From webinars to educational technology summits, Macmillan Learning has provided educators with meaningful professional development experiences across disciplines. The newly established Macmillan Learning Institute provides educators with effective, practical, and impactful professional development courses, providing the information and support instructors need to put theory into practice.

For over 175 years, Macmillan Learning has stood by you, providing pioneering educational materials. Now, we’re here to help you be the educator you aspire to be.

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Practical Knowledge

Taught with research-based pedagogies, tailored to your professional practice, and facilitated by thought leaders and practitioners who have done the work themselves

Meaningful Community

An accountability community and course facilitator that inspires and supports you in advancing your professional practice, career goals, in your specific employment setting.

Visibility & Influence

Opportunities to present, publish, collaborate, or become an Institute subject-matter expert or facilitator, and earn badges upon completion of the course.