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 –
This was a great class! I learned a few new things and was reminded of some teaching techniques that I hadn’t used for awhile. I am excited for the new school year because of this course. Amber F., WY.
BAGT –
This was a great course. I’ve taken many courses from Be A Great Teacher. This was one of the best. A great refresher on many good teaching tools. I highly recommend this course. Vince V., MN.
BAGT –
I thoroughly enjoyed taking this course and learning the different aspects of being a great teacher. This course was fun and informative. I am looking forward to taking another! Candace M., OH.
BAGT –
I love the videos. It gives real life people with real life scenarios of what has worked and not worked for them. You can tell they love their jobs and are a great motivation for me. Lisa D., IA.
BAGT –
I thought this course was great. When I signed up I was concerned about the relevance to me as a school based SLP, but it was fabulous. I loved all of the suggestions about building relationships with my students and showing them I care about them beyond my classroom. Jessica F., KY.
BAGT –
This course was great! I am already using a few things in my classroom. I am a former coach, so I could relate. This is the third time that I have used Be a Great Teacher. Great information, work at my own pace, and I can go back numerous times and look back at information. Denise S., NE.
BAGT –
I like being able to watch the videos and the article review and then work on these assignments at my own pace. Also like the way it applies to the classroom and gives ways and suggestions on tools to utilize within my own class. I plan on using some of these strategies this school year. Lisa J., NE.
BAGT –
Another great course that stretched my thinking to become a better teacher. Justin R., NE.
BAGT –
Throughout this course, I had the opportunity to deeply reflect on my daily teaching practices. It encouraged me to assess my current methods and explore how I can incorporate new strategies. This process not only expanded my knowledge in various areas of teaching but also provided valuable insights into the positive impact these strategies can have in my own classroom. By reflecting on and applying what I’ve learned, I’ve gained a clearer understanding of how to enhance my teaching and create a more effective learning environment for my students. Larissa S., MN.
BAGT –
This online course is incredibly well-organized and provides effective teaching strategies that can be applied to any grade level. The content is clear, practical, and easy to adapt, whether you’re working in a classroom, coaching, or even parenting your own kids. Tori A., MN