Comments on: Powerful Teaching

By: Molly

Molly — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 17:33:25 +0000

“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

By: Molly

Molly — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 17:28:00 +0000

“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

By: Molly

Molly — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 17:04:29 +0000

“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

By: Molly

Molly — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 21:49:57 +0000

“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

By: Molly

Molly — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 20:40:50 +0000

“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

By: Molly

Molly — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 19:33:54 +0000

“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

By: Molly

Molly — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 17:48:19 +0000

“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

By: Molly

Molly — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 20:36:31 +0000

“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

By: Molly

Molly — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 20:35:07 +0000

“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: Molly

Molly — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 20:33:46 +0000

“By far the most useful, positive teaching techniques for the classroom!”
Kay Onnen, Fairbury, NE