Instructional & Curriculum Design: Theory, Frameworks, Techniques & the "How To" of Implementation
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION
Do you have to design, create, develop, or update a workshop, training, or presentation for your organization? This interactive workshop will guide you through the curriculum development process using established theories and frameworks, such as Bloom's Taxonomy, Andragogy, the ADDIE Model, and Universal Design for Learning.
You’ll learn how to conduct a needs analysis to determine the right learning experience for your audience and align it with organizational goals. Through hands-on activities, you'll explore instructional strategies that support diverse learners and strengthen knowledge retention. We’ll also cover best practices for writing learning objectives, selecting appropriate learning methods, and designing for equity to create inclusive and effective training.
Participants will analyze scaffolding techniques to reinforce understanding and develop curriculum that meets intended outcomes. Additionally, you'll gain insights into addressing bias in curriculum design and implementing strategies to ensure equitable professional development. Finally, we’ll review practical tools, including participant guidebooks, handouts, and slides, to enhance learning experiences and support engagement. Do you have a training, workshop, or cohort-based program that you are looking to design, update or create? This is the workshop for you. Come with questions! You will also receive sample templates you can use to design your own curriculum or program.
Who Should Attend?
Individuals and organizations looking to design, update or create a a training, workshop or cohort based program.
What The Training Will Cover
THEORIES & FRAMEWORKS:
Understand how theories and frameworks can guide you through the curriculum development and instructional design
Analyze the following theories for applicability: Bloom's Taxonomy, Andragogy, ADDIE Model, Universal Design, Gagné’sNine Events of Instructions, Flow and Universal Design for Learning
NEEDS ANALYSIS TO DETERMINE COURSE OF ACTION FOR LEARNERS:
Understand how to approach a needs analysis to determine the appropriate curriculum or course of action for your audience
Understand how to conduct an assessment to determine the learning experience needed to meet organizational expectations
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES FOR DIFFERENT LEARNERS:
Analyze different instructional strategies and how they can support information processing for different learners
THE DESIGN PROCESS:
Using best practices in design, review how to write learning objectives that align outcomes and program goals
Analyze how to select learning methods, media, group activities, and protocols to support the learning objectives
Understand how to design for equity to ensure you are serving participants that are attending your learning experiences
SCAFFOLDING:
Analyze scaffolding techniques to strengthen participants' understanding of the material
Understand how to develop a curriculum to match intended learning outcomes
EQUITY IN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
Review 10 strategies to design for equity in your curriculum process
Understand different strategies you can use to address potential bias in your curriculum design
MATERIALS TO SUPPORT PARTICIPANTS:
Review how to create participant guidebooks, one-pagers, handouts, slides, and other tools to support educational gatherings
Analyze sample templates to develop your own materials to support the learning process
REGISTRATION TYPE & FEE
Premier Members
$215
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Members
$285
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Non-Members
$375
Additional Information
This is an interactive workshop and must be restricted due to online training capacity. Each workshop session is live. Registrants receive slides & handouts. It is expected participants will be able to be on camera and able to unmute for some portions of the training to participate in discussions. Full recordings are not provided. This training must be done sequentially. If you miss a session, please reach out to program@nonprofitlearninglab.org
Looking to register 3+ people? Email us at program@nonprofitlearninglab.org to receive $5 off per registration!
Please Note:
We do not offer any other discounts for this training other than the member rate. Upon registration, you will receive a link to participate in the training. Please check your inbox or spam folder.
ABOUT THE TRAINER
This training is led by Dr. Leah Weiner who has a doctorate in education and psychology from Pepperdine University. Leah Weiner is the Founder and CEO of the Nonprofit Learning Lab. Leah’s approach to training focuses on making sure that the information provided helps participants solve a problem or create a solution related to their professional work.
WE OFFER CFRE & CAE CREDITS
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1 hour of training = 1 credit hour
Certificate of attendance available upon request
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