Course | FITT 101: Fun Inspiring Teaching Tools

Credits: 3

Course Description

This powerful, results-oriented course delivers a fresh and simple pathway for educators to gain numerous practical ideas, tips and strategies that will boost achievement, increase motivation, and support well-reasoned thought in any subject area. You will discover self-care practices that will keep you healthy, invigorated, and enthusiastic about teaching! Professionally produced, engaging videos will allow you to tap into the knowledg of some of the most respected teachers in the field. Whether you are an elementary, middle school or a high school teacher, the practical methods and strategies provided in this course will infuse your teaching with energy, a renewed sense of purpose, and will empower you to cultivate the best in your students and yourself.

In This Course You Will:

• Be exposed to strategies employed in an active classroom for optimal instruction.
• Explore effective classroom management approaches.
• Understand the connection between achievement and support in the classroom.
• Investigate strategies for connecting classroom learning to life in the community and beyond.
• Acquire practical problem-solving techniques to deal with the daily challenges leaders face.
• Develop an understanding of why students misbehave and how to mitigate outbursts
• Learn concrete strategies for creating boundaries and providing support for students who present behavioral challenges in the classroom.
• Be informed of effective question-asking strategies.
• Understand the importance of using multiple techniques for practicing concepts in order to reach a diverse learning population.
• Reflect on and evaluate your professional growth and mindset.
• Learn how to give effective feedback.
• Study the impact of using adversity to create growth and success.
• Gain effective strategies for creating a classroom culture that promote resilience and a growth mindset.
• Be introduced to methods for self-care and work-life balance for thriving in the profession.

Graduate Credits Available Through Be a Great Teacher Academic Partners

Augustana University
Morningside University

Credit

Credits earned from taking this course is designed to fulfill the requirements for license renewal or salary advancement when the student has obtained proper prior approval.

Credit may be available for this course and may vary by country or institution. Please verify eligibility with Be a Great Teacher.