Powerful Teaching
"I liked that this course provided practical strategies that could be put into place immediately into the classroom. I enjoyed all the example lessons provided throughout the book. Very practical course to take and reasonable!-- Jody W., NE
"I will be incorporating many ideas from Hal Urban's "Lessons from the Classroom." So many great ideas to help teach character in my classroom in addition to my own. Thank you!" -Malinda J., NE
"This course provided very common sense and practical information that will no doubt, help me to be a more effective teacher. The things I learned through this course will be very simple to implement." -Jeff T., NE
"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
