Unique in both content and format, this course is a gold mine of down-to-earth methods for improving your teaching skills and providing you with powerful insights on what your students want and need from their teacher.
You will find wisdom, inspiration, and the nuts and bolts guidance on the basic tools of teaching. This class pinpoints the behaviors and attributes necessary to be the kind of teacher your students will follow to new levels of performance. If you are one of the hundreds of students that enjoyed the graduate course, Teacher Toolbox 101, you will thoroughly enjoy this course.
Teacher Toolbox 101 and Teacher Toolbox 201 may be taken in any order.
***This course was written in 2010, it’s an oldie, but a goodie. Teachers still LOVE the content and is still applicable to today’s changing classroom***
In this course you will:
- Learn proven strategies to optimize your learning environment and student achievement.
- Be exposed to proven methods that will strengthen your leadership and communication skills.
- Learn research-based, hands-on techniques from experienced teachers and educational professionals who have actually used them with great results.
- Examine the common traits successful teachers tend to exhibit.
- Discover how to correct student behavior without demeaning self-esteem.
- Learn how to create a learning climate that builds community, confidence, and self-esteem in all your students.
- Discover how your attitude helps or hinders the performance of your class.
- Learn how to create a classroom that minimizes disruptive behavior, maximizes learning and provides an emotionally safe environment.
- Identify the factors that will enhance or inhibit the performance of a student.
- Learn simple, practical ways to inspire your students to be the best they can be!
BAGT –
This course reminded me of so many aspect of my teaching that are necessary to create a nurturing and positive classroom community. I really enjoyed the video lessons and the book with this course. I recommend taking all of the teacher toolbox classes. Bethany B., MN
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Good advice is good advice no matter what year it is! The book portion of this course is short but sweet. Brooke B., OH.
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I enjoyed the thoughtful and practical content of this course. I would recommend this course for teachers in any stage of their career. Christine T., MI.
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I liked the expansion on the previous course teacher toolbox 101. I am excited to see the growth of the material in teacher toolbox 301. Scott H., NE.
BAGT –
The information was relatable and allowed for us to reflect on the ways we have an impact not only on those around us, but how we view ourselves and manage our thoughts. Fantastic information.
Thank you! Daniel G., NE.
BAGT –
The videos and reading were succinct and had a lot of helpful information for teachers (or those that work with teachers like me). I appreciate that these courses are available and able to be worked through on my own time without any real pressure of deadlines. The work is all very manageable and fair for people that work full time. This course will be used to help me in moving in my salary lane in the future. Eric S., MI
BAGT –
This course was so motivating and gave some great down-to-earth ideas for how to build a classroom community that is positive, motivating, and maximizes learning potential among students! Jennifer D., MI
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I believe this class made me more motivated to change some procedures in my class. Corey L., NE
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Great refresher course and wonderful ideas especially around the idea of building traditions within the classroom! Jessica B., OH.
BAGT –
This course allowed me to consider relevant methods of creating authentic, engaging learning environments for my students. Aaron W., NE.