What you will learn in Uncommon Sense Teaching Specialization Course
- Neuroscience-based teaching strategies
- How brains learn differently
- Classroom techniques for memory enhancement
- Managing cognitive overload in students
- Building inclusive learning environments
- Evidence-based assessment methods
- Teaching metacognitive skills
Program Overview
Uncommon Sense Teaching Basics
⏱️ 4 weeks
- Covers brain learning mechanisms, working memory vs. long-term memory, and cognitive load theory.
- Includes neurodiversity in classroom applications.
Practical Classroom Applications
⏱️ 4 weeks
- Focuses on lesson planning using brain science, engagement techniques, and differentiated instruction strategies.
- Features virtual classroom simulations.
Advanced Teaching Methods
⏱️ 4 weeks
- Examines retrieval practice, spaced repetition, and interleaving techniques.
- Includes case studies of successful implementation.
Capstone Project
⏱️ 4 weeks
- Students design and present a complete lesson plan incorporating specialization concepts, with peer and instructor feedback.
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Job Outlook
- Professional value: Transformative for K-12 educators
- Salary potential: 45K85K for trained specialists
- Industry demand: Growing need for science-based teaching
- Certification benefit: Recognized by many school districts
Specification: Uncommon Sense Teaching Specialization
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FAQs
- Declarative and procedural learning pathways
- Memory consolidation and mental models
- Procrastination, motivation, and habit formation
- Inclusive teaching strategies, neurodiversity, and active learning
- Techniques for effective online instruction and student engagement
- The specialization consists of three courses, designed to be completed over about 3 months at 4 hours per week.
- For highly focused learners, it can be completed in as little as one month.
- Developed by Deep Teaching Solutions and led by Dr. Barbara Oakley, the specialization provides credible, applied teaching strategies.
Real educator feedback suggests this is a strong choice for building effective, evidence-based teaching practices:
“Although intended for teachers… it’s a must… It goes over how people learn… best practices in teaching…”
— From a parent learner on Reddit—insights that benefit both educators and caretakers alike
