This independent study course is designed to offer practical methods teachers can use in their classrooms to ensure the most student success.
Education is changing, so educators must use different strategies for teaching in a 21st century classroom. With a focus on kinesthetic techniques, interpersonal and classroom management skills, and relationship building, this reader-friendly book helps teachers engage students’ interest and activate their learning for an exciting classroom experience. This course offers new solutions to new and old problems, while still keeping some traditional pedagogy methods in mind.
In this course you will:
- Learn how to establish interactive and safe environments for learning
- Create and develop your own teaching strategies and provide examples to implement in the classroom
- Develop ways to nurture discussion and interdependent learning
- Reflect on current strategies used in the classroom and understand how to modify those strategies to create stronger learning environments
- Develop techniques to teach to all learning modalities
- Learn ways to incorporate music, visuals, storytelling and technology into the classroom environment
- Acquire skill beneficial not only for your students, but for yourself as an educator as well.
- Learn how to manage movement in the classroom
- Use strategies to help students develop a positive work ethic
EROM –
“This course was awesome! I walked away with many practical strategies I can implement in my kindergarten classroom. I loved how the course was built upon basic pedagogy but gave me a fresh outlook on how I can make my classroom more interactive and engaging.”–Chandra L., NE
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“This course was laid out very well and the expectations were clear. I will be using activities and strategies that came as a result of this course.”–Elizabeth S., OH
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“This class is an excellent way to get teachers to change up their normal routines and get students engaged in the material they are teaching. While each class is different , getting students engaged is a great way to increase the retention of the material being taught. This class does a good job of reminding us of that.”– Cory V., CA
EROM –
“Hands down the BEST class I have taken thus far! I cannot wait for the school year to start in the fall, to allow me to implement all of these ideas into my curriculum. The text book was an easy read, had great ideas, and shared activities to help understand the materials being presented. Great class and HIGHLY recommend it to all educators!”–Jena V., MN
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“I enjoyed reading ‘The Active Classroom’. Many ideas were reinforced and gained that I will use in the upcoming school year, especially centered around students having structured conversations.”–Korene F., NE
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“I enjoyed the course!”–Brandi E., NE
BAGT –
“This course and text were definitely on my list of favorites. It challenged my current thinking but in a productive manner. Many of the activities and procedures I do in my classroom were reinforced but I learned many new skills and strategies as well. The chapter on modalities and the chapter 11 section on assumptions were both very informative. Thanks for the great course!” –Eric R., OH
BAGT –
“This class gives you many methods to become a better teacher. All the classes from Be a Great Teacher have been full of real-world, useful information.” –Adam O., OH
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“This course gave me great insight on how to build on what I am doing, and have done within my classrooms.” –Floyd M., MI
BAGT –
“Another class that was useful. I always appreciate taking courses from Be a Great Teacher because they have a purpose and give me useful information. Thanks for being great!” –Laurie S., NE