This class will focus on three main components - Positive Environment, Physical Space, and Dynamic Teaching Strategies. Research and experience show that more learning takes place when students feel connected and are engaged, excited and challenged. This course will provide ideas and plans for creating a classroom where all students feel a sense of belonging, of being seen and heard and take ownership in their own learning. Strategies and activities will be offered for promoting engaged learning and participants will have the opportunity to develop and share ideas for achieving the type of classroom that will embrace, engage and motivate students and ultimately increase learning.
Number or Units: 3.0 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours
Who Should Attend: This course provides continuing IKUN×ÊÔ´Íø to K-12 educators, administrators, and support staff in the field of IKUN×ÊÔ´Íø. This course is designed to benefit a wide range of professionals involved in the IKUN×ÊÔ´Íø system, with a specific focus on classroom teachers of all grade levels and subjects.
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Professional development courses offered by the IKUN×ÊÔ´Íøâ€™s Division of Professional & Continuing Education are taught by faculty that possess a depth and breadth of academic and real-world professional experience.
The Professional and Continuing Education program nurtures key partnerships on the local, national, and international level. The goal is to better serve working professionals who seek to enhance or build their careers and help achieve their highest value and potential. Contact us today to learn more.
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