FITT 101 – Fun Inspiring Teaching Tools delivers countless teaching tools and strategies for optimizing classroom management, student achievement and your personal and professional growth.
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 knowledge 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.
BAGT –
My favorite part of this course was the variety of topics that were covered. I also enjoyed that classes were relatable to me as both a teacher and/or a coach. I can use the content discussed to benefit my skills in both the classroom and in athletic coaching. Alex J., OH
BAGT –
This is my 12th course I have taken with Be a Great Teacher and I keep coming back for more! The content is applicable and relevant to the clientele I am teaching and supporting. I always look forward to new ideas and being affirmed with what I do in the classroom everyday. Thank you for your time and effort in creating these purposeful and meaningful courses! Holly C., IA.
BAGT –
Great course with helpful ideas to implement into my teaching and coaching! I always enjoy the videos and find new things to try along with good reminders to bring to my role as an educator. Jennifer S., OH.
BAGT –
I just completed my 12th class with Bob Finks’s organization. I am 40 year teacher with Masters + 48. Every 5 years when it is time to renew my licence, there is no hesitation to go to Beagreat teacher. Every course you take you learn something that is practical that you can incorporate into your classroom and personal life. Bob is extremely helpful if you have any questions. There are no hoops to jump through. without reservation, I highly recommend them. Thanks for everything over the years. Jeff S., OH.
BAGT –
This class was great for teachers of any age/grade. There were many things that I am taking from this class that I will implement right away. I liked the combination of articles and presentations in this course. This course will definitely benefit me as a teacher and I would highly recommend it to anyone else. Katy R., NE.
BAGT –
This was no nonsense and practical. I can use what I watched and read about to see what I am doing correctly and what I can improve upon. Wendy R., IN.
BAGT –
This course has such practical advice and ideas that I can begin implementing immediately! Jennifer D., MI.