This independent study course is designed to provide educators with new and innovated strategies that are proven to improve classroom climates.
Change is happening in so many areas in education: technological, cultural, social and environmental. These challenges allow for great opportunities to grow and learn as an educator to constantly improve the classroom for all students. This course offers teacher-focused, easy to implement strategies designed to help K-12 educators excel in their roles as leaders, mentors, colleagues, and public professionals.
In this course, you will:
- Acquire straightforward strategies for dealing with everyday classroom, school, and community situations
- Understand the multifaceted roles teachers fulfill and how to balance those responsibilities
- Connect with and bring out the best in even the most challenging students
- Improve teamwork with colleagues to benefit all students
- Answer reflection questions to connect with and relate to each chapter’s strategies
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“This is a must take class for every educator! It is motivating and relevant for teachers who are seasoned as well those just beginning their profession. Owning It, provides practical solutions to daily challenges that can be implemented immediately. This class provides numerous hands-on, practical tips about a wide variety of topics, such as creating consistent classroom policies, motivating and empowering students and reducing disruptive behaviors, managing data and assessments, communicating effectively with parents, and approaching colleagues about conflicts. As I read this book, I found myself rethinking and revising my routines and practices.” – Jennifer A., MN
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“Best class yet! Love the text.” -Justin A., AZ
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“This is an absolutely amazing class filled with important information that all educators, beginning and tenured, should access. Based on the book by Alex Kajitani, it gives excellent insight on topics from your teaching philosophy and how to assist new teachers connections with students. All teachers can benefit from taking this class.” -Michael M., OH