Motivating students is half the battle. As educators, to get students’ attention we compete with sports and other extracurricular activities, social pressures and concerns, family stresses, and even socioeconomic factors. How to grab and keep their attention is a skill all teachers aim to master. In this course, we will investigate what motivates students and how we can incorporate that into the lessons we teach everyday.
Starts July 18, 2018
The skill of question formulation can make learning possible for all types of learners. Research shows that learning to ask questions leads to improved learning outcomes, greater student engagement, positive relationships between student and teacher, new avenues for dialogue and inquiry, and more ownership of the learning process. We will explore not only why this should be done, but how to effectively incorporate the Question Formulation Technique developed at the Right Question Institute.
Starts July 18, 2018
The purpose of this course is for elementary and secondary Social Studies teachers to review the key components of the Inquiry process, critique preexisting Inquiries, and develop new materials aligned with this approach that can be used immediately in the classroom. This course is applicable to all K-5 elementary school teachers, 6-12 Social Studies teachers, K-12 Special Education teachers, ELA teachers working in a Humanities setting, librarians, and other professionals who teach social studies.
Starts July 18, 2018
In order to successfully meet the academic, social, and emotional needs of students, effective research-based strategies are an essential component of daily lesson planning. In this course, we will examine a variety of teaching strategies that benefit all students. These strategies can be applied across all grade levels and easily integrated into content area learning. Examples include strategies for improving expressive and receptive language, reading comprehension, knowledge of vocabulary, writing skills, focus during instruction, and overall classroom behavior.
Starts July 25, 2018
This course will provide all educators with an understanding of and successful strategies for working with the learning disabled student. Symptoms, types of learning disabilities, evaluation, classification, and methods of instruction are just a few of the areas covered in the course. It is a must for any educator who comes in contact with learning disabled students. (K-12).
Starts July 25, 2018
This class is designed for teachers in any grade level and in any discipline. In this class, we will discuss and develop the skills necessary to build effective communication with parents, tailor messages to the recipient, and interact with difficult parents under pressure. We will plan for parent/teacher open house events as well as individual parent conferences and written communication. We will investigate scenarios such as dealing with angry, confused, and apathetic parents as well as sharing unpleasant information.
Starts July 25, 2018
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