Course Overview

All educators strive to use effective teaching strategies that maximize student learning and success. This course delves into evidence-based research to identify which classroom practices have the greatest impact on student achievement. Participants will explore nine high-yield instructional strategies proven to enhance engagement, retention, and academic performance. Through hands-on activities and classroom application, teachers will have the opportunity to implement these strategies, reflect on their outcomes, and adapt them to meet the unique needs of their students and teaching context.

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At a Glance

Extended Education
Approximately 45 hours
Up to 3 months to complete coursework
3 PDUs
Graduate Level Professional Development Credits
$270

Program Highlights

Fully Accessible

Flexibility and Accessibility

Courses are 100% online and self-paced. Access textbooks and course materials completely online.

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Dedicated Mentor

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Teaching Strategies

Gain practical teaching strategies to improve student outcomes.

Standards

Earn Credits

Earn graduate-level professional development credits for salary advancement.

Course Objectives:

  • Synthesize the research regarding strategies and methods that are proven effective for student learning and apply them to create an effective learning environment
  • Develop classroom lessons utilizing research-based teaching strategies
  • Analyze and change instruction, as needed, based on the results of student learning

The nine strategies identified are:

  • Identifying Similarities and Differences
  • Summarizing and Note Taking
  • Reinforcing Effort and Providing Recognition
  • Homework and Practice
  • Nonlinguistic Representations
  • Cooperative Learning
  • Setting Objectives and Providing Feedback
  • Generating and Testing Hypothesis
  • Cues, Questions, and Advance Organizers

Who Should Enroll?

  • PreK-12 teachers
  • Teacher candidates
  • School administrators
  • Para-educators 

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Earn your credit in 3 simple steps

Step 1: Register online.

Step 2: Complete the course.

Step 3: Receive credits and obtain an official transcript.

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What are Graduate-level Professional Development Credits?

Graduate-level professional development credits are not part of a degree program but instead are primarily used for professional advancement such as salary increment steps and recertification. Students should seek approval from appropriate district officials before enrolling in these courses.

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