Powerful Teaching
"I recently finished Powerful Teaching and absolutely loved it. I enjoyed the reading and the reflecting on my current teaching practices. I have already incorporated what I learned from taking this course into my daily routine since we recently started our 3rd trimester. This is the best course I have taken so far because every chapter I read was so in touch with what I have in my classroom each day. You can tell someone who has been in a teacher's shoes wrote it and I appreciate that. I feel like this course benefitted me because it is so relevant to what teachers are doing every day. It drove home that some of the things I am already doing in class are great, but it also gave me some new ideas that were simple and didn't take much time to start. I will be able to use many of the ideas in my classes and as the student council sponsor." -Kim G., IA
"The course, Powerful Teaching, was very helpful to my professional development and would benefit any teacher whether he/she is a first year teacher or has had years of experience. I was pleased that the content allowed for instantaneous implementation of ideas as well as opportunities to make goals and plan how to implement methods to be a better teacher." -LeAnn B., IA
"The time spent on this class has been time well spent. These classes always motivate me to be a better teacher." -Michael W., MO
"I enjoyed taking the course, Powerful Teaching. It was full of valuable enrichment. Urban's book motivated me to not only be a better teacher or leader, but also a better mother." -Crystal D., MN
"The course, Powerful Teaching, was a very good course that gave me great ideas and strategies for teaching. I have taken several of these courses and they have all been excellent. This course helped me to focus on how to create the classroom environment that I really want to have. I believe that the ideas and strategies presented are good for any classroom or coaching setting. I will definitely continue to take these courses." -Jon L., IA
"I really enjoyed taking this class. It allowed me to refresh and prepare for this upcoming school year. I enjoyed the text and Urban's strategies behind building citizenship along with teaching academics." -Linda W., NE
"Powerful Teaching was full of practical ideas that I know I will use in my classroom. This course had me create many resources that will be invaluable this coming school year. Hal Urban's book is a must-read for all teachers. Whether a beginning teacher or a veteran, all educators will come away from this book and course revitalized and excited to teach!" -Christine W., OH
"Powerful Teaching has been the most enjoyable course that I have taken through Educational Resources of MN. I would recommend the textbook to any teacher, new or experienced. I learned new ideas to use in my classroom and brushed up on ideas that I knew about, but wasn't using them to their full potential. Our educational system would be pretty amazing if all teachers did the twenty things that Hal Urban has suggested." -Bridget B., IA
"This class was awesome! Lessons From The Classroom is a must for all teachers - young and old. Can't wait to implement these ideas and strategies when school starts." -Kevin M., OH
"This course was everything that I hoped it would be. It was filled with information that I can easily put to use in my classroom. The course work was easy to follow. I was able to work at my own pace and at times when it was convenient for me. I look forward to completing more of these classes in the future." -Matt C., IA
