This independent study course is designed for educators who are interested in creating student-focused classrooms.
Created for both new and veteran teachers, this course impels teachers to reflect on current and past practices, transform classroom climates and give students voices in the classroom. This course contains specific strategies, activities, and materials that can be instantly utilized in the classroom.
In this course you will:
- Reflect on successful and unsuccessful teaching practices which have built your foundation as an educator
- Learn how to incorporate standards into creative projects which leads to more meaningful learning and greater retention
- Focus on student needs, behaviors, and preferences to ensure the best possible classroom environment
- Create a student-focused classroom
- Obtain strategies for how to assess students non-traditionally
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“This was one of the best classes I have taken in a long time. It was a class that encouraged you to reflect on your current classroom practices and methods. The book was an easy read and full of great ideas to enhance your current program and tweak areas that need a bit of improvement. I would recommend it to any teacher.” -Jodi R., IA
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“Great class. Much enjoyed.” -Justin A., AZ
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“This course was such a great way to rekindle my love for the non-content based parts of teaching. I look forward to more courses where the lessons ask me to reflect on my teaching practices in ways professional development never has.” –Shelby H., CT
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“Overall, I felt the book and coursework were beneficial to engaging students. The information also drew attention to areas I need to reflect on which are often over-looked. I have gained knowledge to better serve my students and adjust my classroom to be more student-centered.”- Tamara R., OH
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“Transforming the Classroom is a good course for teachers that are looking for ways of changing up the routine in their classroom. This course will help teachers change the way they lesson plan and align their lessons in a manner that relates more with our current student populations.”– Cory V., CA
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“Pernille Ripp provides a unique outlook on creating a student-focused classroom. She suggests reasons to leave behind accepted classroom routines that may hinder how much a child learns and offers replacement strategies. Ripp shares personal examples and how it has changed her life and the lives of her students.”–Alicia P.–OH
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“This was a great book that guided my reflection on how to become a better teacher. Some of the questions triggered heartfelt moments that were forgotten about. Reflection is often pushed to the side because a teacher’s list is always a mile long. Thank you!”–Christy M., NE
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“This class was great. I had really enjoyed my last two classes and I didn’t think there was any way this class would live up to how much I enjoyed those, boy was I wrong! This has inspired me to implement many new things into my classroom this upcoming school year.”–Jill K., NE
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“This class was amazing. I appreciated the format and it was applicable to my needs as an elementary teacher! This class will benefit me as a teacher as I have already made positive changes in my classroom to better the experience of my students.”–Sheila Z., NE
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“This course gave me new ways to approach how I teach and connect with my students. It was well laid out and a great way for me to complete the coursework at my own pace.”–Molly B., NE