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The Dance House
Indian Education for All Online Course
The text used in this self-paced online book study targets high school student and adult readers; however, teachers of all grades and content areas will build background knowledge and learn instructional strategies that will facilitate the integration of Indian Education for All. Participants will read and review the Essential Understandings of Montana Indians and the book, The Dance House by Joseph Marshall III. The primary text includes essays and short stories from the Rosebud Sioux Indian Reservation in South Dakota. The Essential Understandings Regarding Montana Indians will serve as a guide for critical analysis of The Dance House.
Through readings, examinations of high-quality and authentic literature and teaching materials, participants will explore a variety of literature and professional teaching materials and develop strategies, a lesson plan and a final project for the immediate integration of IEFA into their classrooms.
This course is the equivalent to 15 classroom hours (15 OPI professional development units), which is the equivalent of 1 university credit. This is a self-paced course, but do not expect to complete it in one sitting! Course participants must be comfortable working independently and be self-motivated to complete all work within the flexible time frame. WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU DON'T REGISTER FOR MORE THAN TWO COURSES AT ONE TIME.
Instructors:
Sindie Kennedy ([email protected])
Erin Lipkind ([email protected])
Michele McGuire ([email protected])
Registration fee: $179
Credit: 15 OPI Professional Development Units or 1 Semester Credit (semester credit is offered through the University of Montana and is an additional fee of $155; registration forms available in the course Moodle.)
Cost savings:
*One in-person U of M Undergraduate credit would cost you $839. One in-person U of M Graduate credit would cost you $900. MTPLC's courses save you 60% and 63% respectively.
*One online U of M Undergraduate credit would cost you $369. One online U of M Graduate credit would cost you $430. MTPLC's courses save you 9% and 22% respectively.
*MTPLC's courses can't be used towards a degree program. They CAN be used for salary schedules and license renewal.
THE COURSE PROCESS:
* Complete this form.
* Within a few days, you will receive an invoice via email.
* Pay the invoice/registration fee (online or by check) in order to begin.
* You will receive a username and password and steps to access the Moodle course.
* The instructor will send an introductory email and you may begin the class.
* If you are taking the course for OPI professional development units, MTPLC will send you them upon completion of the semester.
* If you are taking the course for University credits, you will receive instructions on how to register for and pay the continuing education credit fee after you begin the course.
* Registrants have one year from the term of registration to complete their course.
Ex: If you register in February 2025, you have until May 15, 2026 to complete the course.
Obtaining copies of the books: Check your school /district or local library. Amazon and other online booksellers often have used copies available. The instructor is available to assist with locating copies, if needed.
Event Number: 26521012
EDU 455 EDU 555
Register at https://forms.gle/ZhE41Wfot8SEDFUs9
The Dance House
Indian Education for All Online Course
The text used in this self-paced online book study targets high school student and adult readers; however, teachers of all grades and content areas will build background knowledge and learn instructional strategies that will facilitate the integration of Indian Education for All. Participants will read and review the Essential Understandings of Montana Indians and the book, The Dance House by Joseph Marshall III. The primary text includes essays and short stories from the Rosebud Sioux Indian Reservation in South Dakota. The Essential Understandings Regarding Montana Indians will serve as a guide for critical analysis of The Dance House.
Through readings, examinations of high-quality and authentic literature and teaching materials, participants will explore a variety of literature and professional teaching materials and develop strategies, a lesson plan and a final project for the immediate integration of IEFA into their classrooms.
This course is the equivalent to 15 classroom hours (15 OPI professional development units), which is the equivalent of 1 university credit. This is a self-paced course, but do not expect to complete it in one sitting! Course participants must be comfortable working independently and be self-motivated to complete all work within the flexible time frame. WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU DON'T REGISTER FOR MORE THAN TWO COURSES AT ONE TIME.
Instructors:
Sindie Kennedy ([email protected])
Erin Lipkind ([email protected])
Michele McGuire ([email protected])
Registration fee: $179
Credit: 15 OPI Professional Development Units or 1 Semester Credit (semester credit is offered through the University of Montana and is an additional fee of $155; registration forms available in the course Moodle.)
Cost savings:
*One in-person U of M Undergraduate credit would cost you $839. One in-person U of M Graduate credit would cost you $900. MTPLC's courses save you 60% and 63% respectively.
*One online U of M Undergraduate credit would cost you $369. One online U of M Graduate credit would cost you $430. MTPLC's courses save you 9% and 22% respectively.
*MTPLC's courses can't be used towards a degree program. They CAN be used for salary schedules and license renewal.
THE COURSE PROCESS:
* Complete this form.
* Within a few days, you will receive an invoice via email.
* Pay the invoice/registration fee (online or by check) in order to begin.
* You will receive a username and password and steps to access the Moodle course.
* The instructor will send an introductory email and you may begin the class.
* If you are taking the course for OPI professional development units, MTPLC will send you them upon completion of the semester.
* If you are taking the course for University credits, you will receive instructions on how to register for and pay the continuing education credit fee after you begin the course.
* Registrants have one year from the term of registration to complete their course.
Ex: If you register in February 2025, you have until May 15, 2026 to complete the course.
Obtaining copies of the books: Check your school /district or local library. Amazon and other online booksellers often have used copies available. The instructor is available to assist with locating copies, if needed.
Event Number: 26521012
EDU 455 EDU 555
Register at https://forms.gle/ZhE41Wfot8SEDFUs9