Designing for Engagement and Critical Thinking (BTAP C)

Take your lesson design to the next level! Learn how to design tasks that promote engagement and critical thinking in your students while also designing your own individual learning as a teacher. This program offers continued support for early educators, those who are entering the profession through other means (such as alternative certification), or those navigating changes in content or grade level.

This provides the opportunity to

  • learn research and evidence-based practices that promote critical thinking and problem-solving
  • dive deeper into a topic of interest that you want to incorporate into your classroom
  • set growth goals for your students and for yourself
  • access experts, including a state-wide event with Mike Rutherford

MTDS Competencies

Purposeful Lesson Planning emphasizes the following MTDS Competencies: