Professional Development Institute

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University Accredited Graduate-Level Continuing Education

 

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Effective Strategies for New Teachers

(Grades K-12)

 

This online course is specifically designed for teachers in their first few years of teaching. Topics addressed include engaging curriculum ideas, writing quality lesson plans, assessment techniques, themes and literature ideas, management techniques, and discipline strategies.

"The course has plenty of pertinent information for new teachers. I will use many of the resources that were available to us through this course." - Nicholas Sturtz

     Registration Fee $124        Tell a Friend About PDI Online Courses

Topical Outline/Three Units    Click here to request a copy of the syllabus

Unit One

  • Introduction to the Course
  • Teaching Skills and Standards
  • Writing Quality Lesson Plans
  • Test #1
  • Post an autobiography (what you teach, grade level, etc.)

Unit Two

  • Selecting, Developing, and Teaching Themes
  • Centers and Grouping
  • Test #2

Unit Three

  • Establishing Management Routines
  • Home-School Communication
  • Rubrics
  • Test #3

Unit Four

  • Portfolio Assessment
  • Standardized Tests
  • Test #4

Unit Five

  • Creating a Positive, Consistent Environment
  • Rewards and Consequences
  • Finding Children’s Literature
  • Choosing and Using Literature in the Classroom
  • Test #5
 
Unit Six
  • Integrating Technology
  • Using the Internet
  • Effective Internet Search Strategies
  • Written Assignment: Evaluate the rewards and consequences in your classroom. Write a reflection.

 

 

Chapman Course Number: 9347A

Three Graduate Level Credits Available

PDI Course Number: 29T01 

 

  Registration Fee $124

 

 

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