Entrepreneurial Educators Lead the Way to 21st Century Learning

The Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurial Education for teacher professional development inspires, innovates, collaborates and connects to the world outside the classroom.  At West Chester University, the College of Education's Certificate in Entrepreneurial Education consists of six courses (18 graduate credits) that can also be used toward a focus of inquiry of a master's degree.  It offers educators a unique immersion in experiential learning that is relevant to an every changing global environment.

Educators explore the role of change agent.  They model 21st century skills - critical thinking, flexibility, communication, collaboration, and leadership - using such techniques as problem based learning, project management and cyber teaming.  Classes are held from June through August each summer.  Teachers can sign up for courses between February and May.  For more information, contact the 3E Institute at 610-738-0582.  To view a PDF of the WCU's graduate office certificate information, click here.

Teachers as Leaders - 3 graduate credits

Build leadership through professional development - The cornerstone of the 3E curriculum model explores leadership in context of professional development and provides teachers with leadership knowledge and skills. Participants will create a personal professional development plan that focuses on making teaching and learning more effective throughout school and district.

Eligibility: All educators, K-12

Entrepreneurial Educator - 3 graduate credits

Transform creative ideas into classroom practice - This course examines the context for change in educational systems. It supports educators at all levels in generating innovative instructional ideas. Collaborate with peers while you draft proposals to implement your ideas. Get feedback an experienced panel.

Eligibility: All educators, K-12

Emerging Science and Technology - 3 graduate credits

Experience problem-based learning – first hand. In this course educators deepen their understanding of project based activities as an instructional technique that incorporates essential 21st century skills, project management, technologies and tools. In this innovatively designed course, educators address a team based problem scenario as they collaboratively develop both content knowledge and pedagogic expertise. Experts from business & industry and higher education deliver core content. Enjoy unparalleled networking opportunities.

Eligibility: All educators, K-12

Quantitative Literacy - 3 graduate credits

Integrate Quantitative Literacy across the curriculum. In this exciting new course, educators deepen their understanding of what it means to be quantitatively literate. They collaborate with peers to develop ideas for lesson plans and curriculum development. The course explores three topics critical to quantitative literacy. It supports educators considering how to integrate QL into their courses. Educators also share ideas and receive feedback from experts in business, industry and higher education.

Eligibility: All educators, K-12

Applied Learning Seminar - 3 graduate credits

This is an opportunity to create your own re-usable problem/project-based curricular units using open-source web-based tools and interactive online environments. Educators who have seeded instructional ideas in any of the other 3E courses will have the opportunity to enhance their target concepts.

Eligibility: Educators who have completed one other 3E course

21st Century Educator Externship - 3 graduate credits

Learn what business & industry look for—and how to prepare your students. In this 35-hour fieldwork experience educators are partnered with a company/organization whose work is related to the educator’s core content/specialty area. During the field work placement educators interview and job shadow members of a business team. Then they connect the interviews and work of the company to the classroom. Participation in an orientation and debriefing session are required.

Eligibility: Middle and high school educators

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