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Effective Strategies for New Teachers (K-12)/Flex Course

 

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

 

Enrollment Options

Register] Course Registration Only $124

Register]Course Plus Graduate-Level Credit from USD ($230 + $124)

 

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

Unit One

  • Teaching Skills and Standards
  • Writing Quality Lesson Plans
  • Test #1
  • Assignment #1: Write an autobiography
  • Assignment #2: Article reflection

Unit Two

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

Unit Three

  • Establishing Management Routines
  • Home-School Communication
  • Rubrics
  • Test #3
  • Assignment #3: Respond to a classmate

Unit Four

  • Portfolio Assessment
  • Standardized Tests
  • Test #4

Unit Five

  • Finding Children's Literature
  • Choosing and Using Literature in the Classroom
  • Creating a Positive, Consistent Environment
  • Rewards and Consequences
  • Test #5

Unit Six

  • Integrating Technology
  • Using the Internet
  • Effective Internet Search Strategies
  • Assignment #4: Evaluate rewards and consequences in your classroom