Department of Professional growth Systems
Foundations in teaching
Course Descriptions
Foundations in Teaching (FIT) is an introductory course designed for teachers in their early years, including conditionally-certified teachers. It explores decisions that teachers make in service of student motivation and classroom management. Participants will experiment with expanding their repertoire for relationship building, keeping student attention, and running efficient routines. Beginning concepts of backward design approaches to planning, cultural proficiency, and antiracism are also introduced.
Related Courses
Studying Skillful Teaching, Observing and Analyzing Teaching 1 and Observing and Analyzing Teaching 2
For more information, please call our office at (240) 740-5770.
When are courses offered?
Courses are generally offered twice yearly: beginning in the summer, with completion by December; and beginning in January, with completion by May. Registration for these classes takes place on Professional Development Online (PDO).
Credit Information
Credit information on specific sections of each course can be found on the Professional Development Online (PDO) system. In addition, instructors will share credit information at the first session. If you have questions regarding credit for a course you are interested in, please call our office at (240) 740-5770. If you have questions and are currently enrolled in a course, please ask your instructor.
Tuition Reimbursement
Tuition reimbursement through MCPS applies for credit earned through Fitchburg State University, provided that the course was taken outside the duty day. More about tuition reimbursement here.