“I loved this course. The book was such an easy read and it was filled with great information. I would definitely recommend this class!”
Chelsea Koester, Paulding, OH
“Powerful Teaching is a great course. It made me look at my current style of teaching and offered many ways in which I can make improvements. It helped reinforce why I am teaching and inspired me to become a better teacher. All of the information is both easy to use and practical.”
Lisa Noe, Ottumwa, IA
“I really thought this course offered some great ideas. More importantly, the course encourages teachers to evaluate their current methods. We as teachers need to realize that we can become set in our ways, and new ideas do revitalize a teacher. There is much more to teaching our young people than just class material and assignments. Students are looking for people who care.”
M.A. Bertsch, Mason City, IA
“This was an outstanding course and Hal Urban’s book is a valuable tool for any instructor. I only wish this course would have been available prior to my first year of teaching. It would have been a lifesaver!”
Debra Hill, Garner, IA
“This course was amazing. It was refreshing to read a book like this one. Urban writes in such a straight forward and easy to understand way. This book is a great read for the rookie and the veteran as well. It has given me a new perspective on the teaching profession.”
Chris Lang, Orange City, IA
“This course is by far one of the most beneficial graduate courses I have ever taken. It reinforces the philosophy of educating the whole child with both character education and academics. The assignments are specific and clear. Taking the class as independent study allowed me to work at my pace on my schedule. I came away from the class rejuvenated and full of practical activities and strategies to implement in my classroom to foster character education and create a positive learning atmosphere for my students.”
Karen Schloemer, Ventura, IA
“I thoroughly enjoyed this class. Through my many years of teaching I have taken various classes and although most were helpful in one way or another, I found each chapter in this book either a fresh new idea or a reminder of something I am doing correctly and need to continue. It was written in a manner that was easy to understand and I found myself looking forward to the next lesson. As I begin a new school year, this course has given me many helpful strategies that I intend to use and has also given me that much needed pep talk that after a relaxing laid back summer, I find I need each year. It was a motivating course. I thank you and my students thank you!”
Mary Fey, Ventura, IA
“POWERFUL Teaching is a fantastic graduate course. Hal Urban’s philosophies are so valuable and his book is interesting and easy to read. This independent study course has thought provoking questions and required me to develop lessons, letters, policies, goal sheets, etc. to use in my classroom. This course will help me get off to a great start in the fall.”
Carol Brubaker, Defiance, OH
“Whether a person is a new teacher or a veteran teacher, this course is a must. Hal Urban’s approach is fresh and down-to-earth. His realistic ideas are guaranteed to renew your enthusiasm for creating a positive environment in your classroom. This is truly the best course I have taken in my 33 years of teaching. Thanks!”
Deb Bertsch, Ventura, IA
“By far the most useful, positive teaching techniques for the classroom!”
Kay Onnen, Fairbury, NE
“Powerful Teaching has been the best course I have taken in my twenty-seven years in education. Hal Urban uses no-nonsense, common day language, and teaches common sense concepts and strategies. Many of things I already do are good practices, and will be improved with what I have learned in this course. I feel I have benefitted from the coursework in that it has made me more confident and positive in my role as a teacher.”
Kim Thompson, Ventura, IA
“I thoroughly enjoyed taking Powerful Teaching. I learned real life teaching strategies that I can easily apply and incorporate into my teaching. This course offered proven methods to improve classroom climate and effective leadership skills, as have the other graduate classes I have taken from Educational Resources. I am eager to implement many of the strategies Hal Urban explained in Powerful Teaching.”
Diane Schulz, Hudson, IA
“Powerful Teaching was a great independent study course because I could work out of the comfort of my home at any hour of the day. Being a new mom, I appreciated that fact. Also, Hal Urban’s book is probably the best Educational book I’ve ever read in my career. There are techniques I’m excited to implement right away!”
Heather Kropp, Mason City, IA
“The book used in this class supports my thinking with regards to the necessity of devoting class time to building our students character skills. What makes this book powerful to me are the practical and easy to implement strategies that the author uses to promote a healthy, safe, and nurturing environment for our students. This easy to read book will be a great resources for me for years to come.”
Sandra Grebner, Aberdeen, SD
“I loved this independent study course. I could do it on my time schedule. It was a great book. Anybody could easily incorporate the strategies into their grade level. It is the best course I have taken. Please continue to create more courses just like this one.”
Loren Pink, Independence, IA
“I loved this course. The book was such an easy read and it was filled with great information. I would definitely recommend this class!”
Chelsea Koester, Paulding, OH
“Powerful Teaching is a great course. It made me look at my current style of teaching and offered many ways in which I can make improvements. It helped reinforce why I am teaching and inspired me to become a better teacher. All of the information is both easy to use and practical.”
Lisa Noe, Ottumwa, IA
“I really thought this course offered some great ideas. More importantly, the course encourages teachers to evaluate their current methods. We as teachers need to realize that we can become set in our ways, and new ideas do revitalize a teacher. There is much more to teaching our young people than just class material and assignments. Students are looking for people who care.”
M.A. Bertsch, Mason City, IA
“This was an outstanding course and Hal Urban’s book is a valuable tool for any instructor. I only wish this course would have been available prior to my first year of teaching. It would have been a lifesaver!”
Debra Hill, Garner, IA
“This course was amazing. It was refreshing to read a book like this one. Urban writes in such a straight forward and easy to understand way. This book is a great read for the rookie and the veteran as well. It has given me a new perspective on the teaching profession.”
Chris Lang, Orange City, IA
“This course is by far one of the most beneficial graduate courses I have ever taken. It reinforces the philosophy of educating the whole child with both character education and academics. The assignments are specific and clear. Taking the class as independent study allowed me to work at my pace on my schedule. I came away from the class rejuvenated and full of practical activities and strategies to implement in my classroom to foster character education and create a positive learning atmosphere for my students.”
Karen Schloemer, Ventura, IA
“I thoroughly enjoyed this class. Through my many years of teaching I have taken various classes and although most were helpful in one way or another, I found each chapter in this book either a fresh new idea or a reminder of something I am doing correctly and need to continue. It was written in a manner that was easy to understand and I found myself looking forward to the next lesson. As I begin a new school year, this course has given me many helpful strategies that I intend to use and has also given me that much needed pep talk that after a relaxing laid back summer, I find I need each year. It was a motivating course. I thank you and my students thank you!”
Mary Fey, Ventura, IA
“POWERFUL Teaching is a fantastic graduate course. Hal Urban’s philosophies are so valuable and his book is interesting and easy to read. This independent study course has thought provoking questions and required me to develop lessons, letters, policies, goal sheets, etc. to use in my classroom. This course will help me get off to a great start in the fall.”
Carol Brubaker, Defiance, OH
“Whether a person is a new teacher or a veteran teacher, this course is a must. Hal Urban’s approach is fresh and down-to-earth. His realistic ideas are guaranteed to renew your enthusiasm for creating a positive environment in your classroom. This is truly the best course I have taken in my 33 years of teaching. Thanks!”
Deb Bertsch, Ventura, IA
“By far the most useful, positive teaching techniques for the classroom!”
Kay Onnen, Fairbury, NE
“Powerful Teaching has been the best course I have taken in my twenty-seven years in education. Hal Urban uses no-nonsense, common day language, and teaches common sense concepts and strategies. Many of things I already do are good practices, and will be improved with what I have learned in this course. I feel I have benefitted from the coursework in that it has made me more confident and positive in my role as a teacher.”
Kim Thompson, Ventura, IA
“I thoroughly enjoyed taking Powerful Teaching. I learned real life teaching strategies that I can easily apply and incorporate into my teaching. This course offered proven methods to improve classroom climate and effective leadership skills, as have the other graduate classes I have taken from Educational Resources. I am eager to implement many of the strategies Hal Urban explained in Powerful Teaching.”
Diane Schulz, Hudson, IA
“Powerful Teaching was a great independent study course because I could work out of the comfort of my home at any hour of the day. Being a new mom, I appreciated that fact. Also, Hal Urban’s book is probably the best Educational book I’ve ever read in my career. There are techniques I’m excited to implement right away!”
Heather Kropp, Mason City, IA
“The book used in this class supports my thinking with regards to the necessity of devoting class time to building our students character skills. What makes this book powerful to me are the practical and easy to implement strategies that the author uses to promote a healthy, safe, and nurturing environment for our students. This easy to read book will be a great resources for me for years to come.”
Sandra Grebner, Aberdeen, SD
“I loved this independent study course. I could do it on my time schedule. It was a great book. Anybody could easily incorporate the strategies into their grade level. It is the best course I have taken. Please continue to create more courses just like this one.”
Loren Pink, Independence, IA