Essential Strategies for 21st Century Teaching

3 Credits | 45 Hours

$199.00
$199.00
$199.00
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  • 21st Century Skills
  • Instructional Strategies
  • Technology
Essential Strategies for 21st Century Teaching K-12 teachers professional development course

Course Description

How can you motivate your students? What are best practices for teaching students with special needs? How will current policy debates affect what happens in your classroom? What are the best ways to integrate new technology? There are so many complicated issues teachers face that, sometimes, being a teacher can feel like trying to juggle--while playing the piano.

This course develops strategies for excellent teaching through an in-depth study of educational psychology, individual differences, classroom management, materials selection, student assessment, and educational policy debates.

Objectives:

Teachers will be able to:

  • Comprehend how children grow and learn and apply this knowledge.
  • Appreciate individual differences among students and know how to create an environment where all children excel.
  • Study principles of motivation and their application.
  • Learn techniques for creating a classroom environment that is most conducive to learning.
  • Understand best practices for choosing instructional materials, including technology integration.
  • Learn how to teach students the skills that will be necessary for their success in the 21st century.
  • Explore the principles of authentic assessment and their application.
  • Understand current policy issues in American education and their implications.

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  • If you need a certificate of completion only, choose the Course Only option. Or…
  • If you need an official transcript, choose the Course & University Credits option. See our University Partners page for more information about our regionally accredited university partners.
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  • We have partnered with regionally-accredited universities to provide graduate-level professional development credits for our courses. See our University Partners tab for a description. 
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  • You will receive directions on how to receive your transcript in email form, and you can also review the University Partners section of our website for more information.
  • You must check with your district to ensure the credits received will meet your specific requirements. We will not be held responsible if your school, district or state does not accept the credits issued.

To Receive Salary Class Change:

Unit members on contract seeking a salary class change must complete the Application for Salary Class Change form and submit both the CE Credits Online Certificate of Completion and the Application to the Certificated Personnel Office to receive Salary Class Change. You will be emailed a Certificate of Completion when you have successfully completed your course.