“I enjoyed taking the independent study course, Powerful Teaching. It was enjoyable to take a course without leaving home. It gave me numerous ideas to use in my classroom and with my students.”
Mary Haun, Hudson, WI
“I thought this was an outstandingly common sense course. It contained endless ideas about connecting with kids and teaching them more than content. It was much more practical and beneficial than most grad courses I have taken. The activities forced me to apply what was read and was not endless busy work. This course will inspire me to improve my teaching – especially in the area of connecting with kids and teaching them to be good people.”
Vicki Zylstra, Sibley, IA
“Awesome Class!”
Melanie Thorbahn, Ottoville, OH
“This was an excellent course. I love how this course challenged me in citizenship not just academics. This course allowed me to learn many new techniques that I can bring into my classroom.”
Abby Truesdale, Wapkoneta, OH
“I thought this course was fun and very practical. I like courses that I can apply to my teaching and classroom. I felt the assignments were not just busy work. I learned so much about my strengths and weaknesses as a teacher. I learned what makes an effective teacher with very simple little changes. This course was so much better than other graduate courses that I have taken in the past.”
Jenn Lambert, Orange City, IA
“This is the 3rd course that I have had the pleasure of taking from Educational Resources and I think it is the BEST! Every lesson helped me become a better teacher. Each lesson reminded me about the joys and rewards of teaching. This course was a manual that showed me the important things I can do (and am doing) to make a difference in my students’ lives. It’s full of brilliant, simple, practical ways to connect with students and help them develop in an atmosphere that fosters mutual respect, hard work and a love for learning. This course reminded me that I can maintain high standards in both academics and character and have fun in the process!”
Steve Silverston, Hartland, MI
“I thought this course was awesome because it renewed my beliefs and reinforced the things that I feel I already do fairly well. It also encouraged me to feel refreshed and challenged to incorporate some of the concepts further both personally and professionally. Thank you for this opportunity to grow!”
Kerry Randall, Nora Springs, IA
“I thought this class was great! I liked how I could work at my own pace to get things finished. It is great for a working teacher. The assignments weren’t too lengthy, but were packed with information and knowledge. I really liked how practical everything was. The book that was used for this course was phenomenol and I am so glad that I have it in my collection of resources now! I thought this class was very worthwhile and I learned a lot.”
Rachel McElroy, Ottumwa, IA
“The POWERFUL Teaching course I participated in through Educational Resources was very applicable and valuable. I appreciated that I could complete the coursework at my own pace and during my own time. I did not have to attend night, weekend, or summer classes that interfere with my professional and personal schedule. The information presented was completely pertinent to my position as a second grade teacher. I know the classroom management skills I obtained will benefit my classroom. I would definitely recommend this class to colleagues.”
Kristen Puttmann, Orange City, IA
“I thought this course was wonderful. It was one of the most practical courses I’ve taken! It has given me countless ideas to share with my students. I loved the textbook and will use it as a resource forever.”
Tricia Langhals, Ottoville, OH
“Personally, I feel all educators should take this class or at least read the book. It is not like most other courses because it gives you ideas and techniques you can actually put to use in your class. I have two daughters currently teaching and both will get this book or take the class. I would recommend this class to anybody that cares about kids.”
Bob Horner, Mason City, IA
“Wow! One of the best, and most helpful books I’ve read in a long time. I would recommend this class and book to anyone teaching in any age level classroom. It is very easy reading. It is full of great ideas and stories!”
Jody Rupe, Ottumwa, IA
“I was a little apprehensive on taking this independent study course. I wasn’t sure what to expect, but after I started reading the book, it was actually hard to put it down! I do feel that I learned lots of valuable information that I am going to try in my own classroom. I would recommend this course to any of my colleagues and friends.”
Lori Rushman, Ottumwa, IA
“This is a great course. It is very applicable to teaching. All teachers can benefit by taking this course.”
Lyle Gomarko, Springfield, MN
“I am so glad I took this course! Powerful Teaching was an extremely beneficial, applicable course. The book used is a book I thoroughly enjoyed reading. I read every word of every page and found it hard to put down! It is a book I will read over and over! The assignments were very concise and correlated very well to the lessons. I can honestly say that my classroom will be a different place this year because of my having taken this course! I am revitalized and enthusiastic for a new school year! I would definitely take another course like this one and will recommend this course to others!”
Jenny Howard, Ottumwa, IA
“I enjoyed taking the independent study course, Powerful Teaching. It was enjoyable to take a course without leaving home. It gave me numerous ideas to use in my classroom and with my students.”
Mary Haun, Hudson, WI
“I thought this was an outstandingly common sense course. It contained endless ideas about connecting with kids and teaching them more than content. It was much more practical and beneficial than most grad courses I have taken. The activities forced me to apply what was read and was not endless busy work. This course will inspire me to improve my teaching – especially in the area of connecting with kids and teaching them to be good people.”
Vicki Zylstra, Sibley, IA
“Awesome Class!”
Melanie Thorbahn, Ottoville, OH
“This was an excellent course. I love how this course challenged me in citizenship not just academics. This course allowed me to learn many new techniques that I can bring into my classroom.”
Abby Truesdale, Wapkoneta, OH
“I thought this course was fun and very practical. I like courses that I can apply to my teaching and classroom. I felt the assignments were not just busy work. I learned so much about my strengths and weaknesses as a teacher. I learned what makes an effective teacher with very simple little changes. This course was so much better than other graduate courses that I have taken in the past.”
Jenn Lambert, Orange City, IA
“This is the 3rd course that I have had the pleasure of taking from Educational Resources and I think it is the BEST! Every lesson helped me become a better teacher. Each lesson reminded me about the joys and rewards of teaching. This course was a manual that showed me the important things I can do (and am doing) to make a difference in my students’ lives. It’s full of brilliant, simple, practical ways to connect with students and help them develop in an atmosphere that fosters mutual respect, hard work and a love for learning. This course reminded me that I can maintain high standards in both academics and character and have fun in the process!”
Steve Silverston, Hartland, MI
“I thought this course was awesome because it renewed my beliefs and reinforced the things that I feel I already do fairly well. It also encouraged me to feel refreshed and challenged to incorporate some of the concepts further both personally and professionally. Thank you for this opportunity to grow!”
Kerry Randall, Nora Springs, IA
“I thought this class was great! I liked how I could work at my own pace to get things finished. It is great for a working teacher. The assignments weren’t too lengthy, but were packed with information and knowledge. I really liked how practical everything was. The book that was used for this course was phenomenol and I am so glad that I have it in my collection of resources now! I thought this class was very worthwhile and I learned a lot.”
Rachel McElroy, Ottumwa, IA
“The POWERFUL Teaching course I participated in through Educational Resources was very applicable and valuable. I appreciated that I could complete the coursework at my own pace and during my own time. I did not have to attend night, weekend, or summer classes that interfere with my professional and personal schedule. The information presented was completely pertinent to my position as a second grade teacher. I know the classroom management skills I obtained will benefit my classroom. I would definitely recommend this class to colleagues.”
Kristen Puttmann, Orange City, IA
“I thought this course was wonderful. It was one of the most practical courses I’ve taken! It has given me countless ideas to share with my students. I loved the textbook and will use it as a resource forever.”
Tricia Langhals, Ottoville, OH
“Personally, I feel all educators should take this class or at least read the book. It is not like most other courses because it gives you ideas and techniques you can actually put to use in your class. I have two daughters currently teaching and both will get this book or take the class. I would recommend this class to anybody that cares about kids.”
Bob Horner, Mason City, IA
“Wow! One of the best, and most helpful books I’ve read in a long time. I would recommend this class and book to anyone teaching in any age level classroom. It is very easy reading. It is full of great ideas and stories!”
Jody Rupe, Ottumwa, IA
“I was a little apprehensive on taking this independent study course. I wasn’t sure what to expect, but after I started reading the book, it was actually hard to put it down! I do feel that I learned lots of valuable information that I am going to try in my own classroom. I would recommend this course to any of my colleagues and friends.”
Lori Rushman, Ottumwa, IA
“This is a great course. It is very applicable to teaching. All teachers can benefit by taking this course.”
Lyle Gomarko, Springfield, MN
“I am so glad I took this course! Powerful Teaching was an extremely beneficial, applicable course. The book used is a book I thoroughly enjoyed reading. I read every word of every page and found it hard to put down! It is a book I will read over and over! The assignments were very concise and correlated very well to the lessons. I can honestly say that my classroom will be a different place this year because of my having taken this course! I am revitalized and enthusiastic for a new school year! I would definitely take another course like this one and will recommend this course to others!”
Jenny Howard, Ottumwa, IA