University of Michigan
speciality: Education

I have enrolled in the course “Leading Ambitious Teaching and Learning.”

It is starting on May 3rd and will end on August 31st, so it is a 6-week course. I am interested because it is a self-paced course which will help me with the following things;
Firstly, utilizing videos and other evidence can improve teachers’ understanding of ambitious instruction. Providing teachers with practical examples and real-world applications can enhance their skills and knowledge. Secondly, technology can play a crucial role in supporting teachers and students in enacting ambitious instruction. Leveraging technology can provide additional resources, increase engagement, and promote personalized learning. Thirdly, research-based frameworks can be used to organize schools and systems to support ambitious instruction. Frameworks can help establish best practices and set standards for educators to follow. Lastly, leadership strategies and skills are vital to inspiring and supporting positive change. Strong leadership can motivate and guide teachers toward ambitious instruction while creating a positive school culture that prioritizes student learning.

This course is offered as certified and non-certified, and the fee for the certified course is very nominal (approx. $271). Moreover, all the professors are highly educated. This course has provided its course material online and it is supported by the Edx platform.

Overall, based on my educational background and work experience, I am confident that taking this course will provide me with additional qualifications and I can include it on my resume.

Coming into the University of Michigan, I was extremely excited to begin my journey at one of the top universities in the country. When I got here, it definitely felt overwhelming especially coming from virtual COVID classes my senior year to in person classes. I believe that I was able to adjust more due to my scholarship program which is a small community. I credit most of my success and comfort at the university due to this program. This particular program gives first generation students many opportunities including workshops, free headshots, etc. I truly feel valued in this program and I’m glad that I’m apart of it. I took stars off of the university as a whole because on a larger scale, I don’t feel valued by the university. While mental health resources are always available, they are not great. When I wanted assistance, I attempted to reach out to the most popular resource on campus, CAPS. CAPS is always the first suggestion given to students who want assistance. I tried to sign up and was met with an extremely long process and a 2 month long waitlist. I heard from another student that when they did get through, the representative they spoke to told them that there’s nothing wrong with them and to give their spot to someone who needed it. I do not believe that the mental health of students is a top priority for the university.

A University in a league of the best world Universities. This University ranks high in academics, international presence and quality and research.
Professors here are some of the best in the University with in-depth knowledge of education.
The Education Curriculum development is one of the best in the college of education.
The college is situated in a serene environment for learning. The international exchange programme ensures good student relationships as well as sports and clubs and societies.

Accommodation facilities are so goo for living. Graduates are valued internationally and take a short time to get jobs.

The location of the school is close the houses which makes those living close by or those that can catch the bus easy for them to access the school. I like how the school offers international students scholarships.

It ranks among the best in the world. It is a well established university in the United States. I majored in education degree taking English has my subject of study and the training was very good. I would recommend it because even the teachers here are great.