Course | Introduction to Classroom Management - My Teaching Space

Price

ZAR 350.00

Instructor

Dr. Karen Walstra (KWC.EvolveSchool)
Karen Walstra, independent educational consultant, promotes problem-solving, creative and critical thinking, incorporating digital tools, addressing educational transformation, assisting edu-organisations adapting to change, exploring strategic thinking. Conducts PD personalised sessions. Successful 29-year classroom teaching career (Gr. R-11). Director of Academics. Coordinated and trained on large-scale outreach programmes: St Stithians College’s Thandulwazi Teacher and Leader Development Programme (2005-2015). Acting Head of Thandulwazi Maths and Science Academy (8/2017-7/2018), Trainer and content developer of Click Foundation’s Learner Reading project (2012-2015). Worked for Google (2014 - 4/2017) Emerging markets “Education Go Digital” and ChromeOS Teams globally and across Sub-Saharan Africa. Part-time lecturer (University of Pretoria: 2017 to 2019). Holds Masters in Education: Educational Technology (University of Witwatersrand) Doctor of Philosophy (PhD‌ ) Computer-integrated Education (University of Pretoria) researched educational Virtual Reality on teachers’ pedagogy Education, Training and Development Assessor and Moderator. Presented at local and international conferences on Educational Technology and Design and Technology.

Course Includes

• 10 Lessons
• 2 Quizzes
• Course Certificate


This short self-paced learning course is an “Introduction to Classroom Management – My Teaching Space”.
It would be useful for any teacher from Foundation Phase, Intermediate Phase, Senior Phase & FET Teachers, particularly those who are newly qualified teachers or those wanting a refresher in practical classroom management ideas.

In this course, you are going to explore:
• The teacher
• The student
• Planning and preparation
• The resources and equipment available to teacher
• The technology used by the teacher
• The technology learners may use
• The learning space, both physical and virtual.
• Throughout this workshop, consider how these various aspects impact your teaching and learning.

This is a SACE (South African Council of Educators) endorsed course. It is worth 5 CPTD points.
Karen Walstra Consulting is a recognised SACE provider, and Karen Walstra is the designated presenter.
Once you complete the course, you will need to complete the SACE form for your attendance to be submitted to SACE.

Course Content

Preview of Classroom Management
1. Introduction
2. Me, the Teacher
3. My Students
4. Preparation & Planning
5. Resources Available to Me
6. Technology I Use (the teacher)
7. Technology My Students Use
8. Classroom Management – My Teaching & Learning Space
9. Conclusion and Continued Reflection