Educational Reform Courses and Certifications

Chinese Culture: Transformation

Explore five fascinating aspects of Chinese culture: classical novels, operas, Confucian academies, New Confucianism, and gender politics in early Communist China.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 2-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The New Australian Health and Physical Education Curriculum - A Case for Gradualism in Reform

Explore the new Australian HPE curriculum's strengths-based approach, focusing on educative outcomes, health literacy, movement, and critical inquiry for comprehensive student development.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

TED

Do Schools Kill Creativity?

Sir Ken Robinson argues for an education system that fosters creativity, challenging traditional hierarchies of subjects and notions of academic ability in this entertaining and thought-provoking talk.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

TEDx

What if the Purpose of School Were Purpose

Reimagining education to help children discover their gifts and contribute to the world, focusing on feeling and doing alongside thinking to foster purposeful, thriving individuals.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

TEDx

Jadidlardan olingan saboqlar - Lessons from the Jadid Movement

Jadidlar harakatining tarixi, maqsadlari va zamonaviy ahamiyati haqida ma'rifiy nutq. Turkistonning ijtimoiy-siyosiy rivojlanishiga ta'siri va bugungi kunda undan olinadigan saboqlar tahlil qilinadi.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

TEDx

Creative Solutions to Conventional Teaching

Prof. Karajagi explores creative teaching methods, emphasizing student-centric approaches that cater to diverse learning styles. He advocates for knowledge-centered education that fosters creativity and hands-on experiences for joyful learning.

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

TED

Should We Simplify Spelling?

Explore the evolution of language and spelling with Karina Galperin as she challenges traditional notions and proposes a fresh perspective on recording language, questioning the time and effort spent on memorizing complex spelling rules.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

APS Physics

From Passion to Action: Levers and Tools for Making Physics Inclusive and Equitable

Explore strategies for increasing diversity and inclusivity in physics, featuring insights from expert panelists on actionable steps for students, educators, and administrators.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 47 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

The Aspen Institute

Integrating Wisdom - What Indigenous Communities Have Always Known

Explore how indigenous wisdom on connection to family, community, and culture can transform early childhood education and foster holistic well-being in children.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

physicsteachers

Models and Assumptions in Inclusive STEM Education

Exploring assumptions in STEM education to promote social justice and equity. Investigates alternative models for humanizing mathematics and science across multiple scales of educational change.

• YouTube
• 54 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

The Aspen Institute

Access and Equity in Education - Insights from Global Education Leaders

Exploring innovative approaches to enhance educational access and equity, featuring insights from leaders in Chicago, Afghanistan, and Africa.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

AGU

Storied Careers: What You Didn't Learn in Geoscience Class

Exploring the evolution of Earth science education and its impact on climate change response, featuring insights from geologist and educator Michael Wysession on curriculum development and science standards.

• YouTube
• 38 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Insights into Mathematics

Maths Education and Rational Trigonometry - Part 2

Exploring alternative approaches to teaching trigonometry and geometry, focusing on quadrance and spread within the Cartesian coordinate system for a more intuitive understanding.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

The Aspen Institute

How Philanthropy Can Drive Change in Public Education

Explore how modern philanthropy impacts educational opportunity, examining effective giving models and opportunities for private funding to make significant differences in public education.

• YouTube
• 54 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

The Aspen Institute

Harnessing AI for Education - Transforming Learning and Engagement

Explore AI's potential to revolutionize education, addressing achievement gaps and digital divides. Discover how this technology can engage and empower students, creating unprecedented opportunities for learning and societal change.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course