Survival Kit for New Teachers (Online)

Feel a little trepidation before entering your classroom? You’re not alone! Whether you’re already teaching, a newly credentialed graduate, or a substitute looking to transition to full-time, this course will provide you with proven tools, tips, and tricks to make your early years in the classroom a breeze. Teaching is a balancing act, and it requires a blend of subject expertise and classroom skills to reach all of your diverse learners. In this informational and interactive six-week course, you’ll learn the particulars of running a motivational classroom that will feel like home to your students. You’ll find out how to write winning lesson plans, reach diverse learners through differentiated instruction, communicate clearly, plan memorable events, and most important, keep stress at bay so you can feel good about going to work every morning. Much like a virtual mentoring program, Survival Kit for New Teachers will provide you with benefits gained through many years of firsthand classroom experience. Classes start each month. Just go to www.ed2go.com/kirkwood to register.Tuition: $150