Creating Engaging Lesson Plans for School Teachers

🎓 Create Engaging, Effective Lesson Plans for School Teachers 🏫✨

Welcome! 🎉 Thank you for enrolling in "Create Engaging, Effective Lesson Plans for School Teachers"! By the end of this course, you will be equipped to design unique, dynamic, and effective teaching plans that captivate your students and foster a learning environment where everyone thrives. Your dedication to education is a stepping stone to shaping our future, and I'm here to guide you through every step of the journey.

Course Overview: This course is tailored for school teachers who are eager to enhance their lesson planning skills. With my video-based lectures, you'll gain insights from a seasoned educator with over 4 years of experience in Catholic Schools. I've included valuable resources such as lesson plan templates and daily/weekly planners that have been instrumental in my teaching career. These templates are fully customizable to suit your classroom's specific needs.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive Planning Guide: Learn the 5-step process to craft lessons that align with Jr. High state standards and engage students actively.
• Interactive Video Lectures: Visual learning at its best, with real-world examples and strategies for effective teaching.
• Lesson Plan Templates: Customizable templates for daily, weekly, and long-term planning, complete with fields for objectives, activities, and reflections.
• Classroom Management Insights: Gain a deeper understanding of the importance of a positive teacher-student relationship and learn how to manage your classroom effectively.

Classroom Management Insight: 📚 Optional reading before we dive into the core content: The research by Wang, Haertel, and Walberg (1993) highlights that a teacher's actions have twice the impact on student achievement compared to other factors. This underscores the significance of balancing positive motivation with the necessary consequences when classroom rules are not followed. I've found that investing in a strong, positive teacher-student relationship acts as a 'bank account', where positive interactions accumulate credit for times when discipline is needed.

The Power of Relationships: My experience has shown that a robust rapport with students can significantly reduce discipline issues. In my practice, I've seen a 31% reduction in discipline problems, and when issues do arise, they are typically minor due to the strong foundations established through consistent, firm procedures and discipline.

Course Syllabus:

1. Welcome: Embrace the course and set your learning goals.
2. Bellwork / Journals: Learn how to engage students from the moment they enter the classroom with clear goals and expectations for their journals.
3. Engage with Active Instruction: Discover strategies to make instruction come alive, including movement, fun, and modern connections through videos and technology.
4. Model Then Practice: Connect with your students by modeling behavior before asking them to apply it themselves, and learn how to sell the importance of each lesson.
5. Flexible Assessments: Explore a variety of assessment strategies that cater to different learning styles and preferences, ensuring all students can demonstrate their understanding effectively.

Embark on this journey with me, and together, we'll transform the way you plan and deliver your lessons, creating an unforgettable learning experience for every student in your classroom. Let's get started! 🚀📚🎉