Description
Discover how to avoid common pitfalls in activity selection that may inadvertently foster negative experiences. Instead, Theresa guides educators through choosing activities that promote success, community, and meaningful discussions. The course also emphasizes the importance of avoiding activities that recall previous failures, focusing on building confidence and engagement in the classroom.
This course is designed to be completed by a principal and a teacher concurrently. An assessment will be given to each. Following the assessment, the principal and teacher are encouraged to meet and discuss what was learned in the course.
In this 30-min course, you will discover:
- Strategies for selecting start-of-class activities that engage all students
- How to build a sense of community in the classroom through thoughtful activity choices
- Techniques to create a positive classroom atmosphere, minimizing failure experiences
- The importance of aligning activities with students’ experiences and interests
- Methods for implementing activities that cater to diverse learning styles
This course is the part of a series on Start of Class Activitiess. The session titles are:
Orientation for Optimizing Instructional Time
Course 1: Implementation Rubric and Self-Assessment
Course 2: Rituals
Course 3: Routines
Course 4: Activity Selection
Course 5: Student Roles
Course 6: Class Participation
Course 7: Timing
Course 8: Implementation Rubric, Self-Assessment, & Growth
Some sessions are still in production. Check back soon for newly added courses.
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