Touro University California is a university under Jewish auspices founded upon the universal values of commitment to social justice, intellectual pursuit, and service to humanity. As such, Touro University California is dedicated to the following:
I believe strongly in each of Touro's values, in addition to others, such as the need for individuals to understand their own sense of self and sense of belonging within their communities. When we act from our innermost values, we make the best choices possible in our personal and professional lives. The work that I have done in the Innovative Learning program is driven by these values in order to make changes in my work with students and collaboration with other educators. For example, the emphasis on student inquiry in my action research has included a deep respect for the value and dignity of each of my students. I've been compelled to find ways to support students in their own research, no matter what their knowledge and skill levels are. I hope to be able to show differentiation within my Capstone Project, but it has definitely been part of my thought process throughout this program. Another example is how, as I'm preparing to teach U.S. History this coming year, I'm focusing on student-centered, inquiry-based learning. My students will consider moments in our country's history in light of current issues. As in all of my projects, they will learn the foundational information about important events and then discover a variety of perspectives, causes, effects, and lessons we can learn and apply in our lives. Moving forward, I plan to:
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Megan BurtonInnovative Learning Archives
June 2020
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