This course has offered me practical strategies that I will be able to use in my teaching. The book was extremely interesting, educationally stimulating, and very down to earth. - Carol Ellenwood, Kearney, NE
This is the first independent study course that I have taken. I always thought they would be difficult and I would have a hard time motivating myself to do the course. This was not the case with this course. The book was a great book. It was an easy read and had many good ideas in it. The book is so good, I would have read this book without taking the course. I am planning on taking more independent study courses from Educational Resources. - Judy Caves, New Sharon, IA
I absolutely loved this class! There are so many wonderful ideas that I can use in my classroom. This class has rejuvenated me and I can’t wait to get started next year! - Greg Keslar, Grand Island, NE
I really enjoyed this class. It was easy to read and very practical. The strategies could be used in any classroom and adjusted for any grade level. - Crystal DeBoef, New Sharon, IA
Powerful Teaching was a great course. I found the book very interesting with many great ideas and examples. It was great to read about the importance of character education and strategies on how to teach manners and character to our students. I am looking forward to taking another course offered by Educational Resources. - Jacob Phillips, Aberdeen, SD
The independent study course, Powerful Teaching, was a great reminder of those strategies we should all be using in our classroom. I appreciated how relevant the information in the course was. This course will inspire the rookie and reinvigorate the veteran! - Chad Frerichs, Norfolk NE
I really enjoyed the Powerful Teaching course. This independent study allowed me to work at my pace towards advanced graduate level classes. The material I learned from the book was an educational masterpiece that included inspirational, practical techniques that I could easily implement in the classroom. Thank you. - Claudia Purdum, Centerville, IA
I thought this course was awesome because it renewed my beliefs and reinforced the things that I feel I already do fairly well. It also encouraged me to feel refreshed and challenged to incorporate some of the concepts further both personally and professionally. Thank you for this opportunity to grow! - Kerry Randall, Nora Springs, IA
This is the 3rd course that I have had the pleasure of taking from Educational Resources and I think it is the BEST! Every lesson helped me become a better teacher. Each lesson reminded me about the joys and rewards of teaching. This course was a manual that showed me the important things I can do (and am doing) to make a difference in my students’ lives. It’s full of brilliant, simple, practical ways to connect with students and help them develop in an atmosphere that fosters mutual respect, hard work and a love for learning. This course reminded me that I can maintain high standards in both academics and character and have fun in the process! - Steve Silverston, Hartland, MI
I thought this course was fun and very practical. I like courses that I can apply to my teaching and classroom. I felt the assignments were not just busy work. I learned so much about my strengths and weaknesses as a teacher. I learned what makes an effective teacher with very simple little changes. This course was so much better than other graduate courses that I have taken in the past. - Jenn Lambert, Orange City, IA
