EDCT 5895 - Book Study: The Language of Possibility--Classrooms Built on Dignity, Authenticity, and Connection

Delivery Options Distance Learning

Course Description

Based on brain research and authentic classroom experience, this course will help you get back to the optimism of teaching by reconnecting with the possibility of each student. From classroom practice to system-wide policies, educators will find strategies for shifting the way we approach teaching to cultivate the gifts each student has to offer. The course helps educators discover a team-oriented approach for reshaping classrooms into spaces where each student is seen, valued, and empowered to learn. Practical strategies and tools embolden educators to create inclusive learning environments built on dignity, authenticity, and connection.

Learner Outcomes

By the end of the course participants will be able to:

Evaluate the concept of ‘we’ in the classroom.
Discriminate and evaluate the language of possibility and limiting language
Describe the four widely accepted foundational elements necessary for a positive school climate and how they relate to your classroom.
Identify the roles curiosity, resilience, advocacy, authenticity and voice play in your teaching

Notes

A link to the Armchair Ed course assignments and exams will be included in the registration confirmation and receipt email that will be automatically sent to students immediately upon completion of the registration process. Any required textbooks must be purchased separately.

The link can also be accessed after enrollment by logging into the Student Portal and clicking the link listed under View Online Resources.

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Book Study: The Language of Possibility--Classrooms Built on Dignity, Authenticity, and Connection

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Distance Learning

Tuition credit (5 units)

$455.00

ArmchairEd $20 Discount

5 Quarter Credits

Reading List / Textbook

Must be Purchased Separately:

Roberts, M. (2023). The language of possibility: How teachers’ words shape school culture and student achievement. Solution Tree Press.
Sasevich, L. (2020). Meant for more. Hay House Business.

Section Notes

This course is offered in collaboration with ArmchairEd.

Course is self-paced. Completion time: up to one year from date of enrollment.

Refund Policy: Withdrawals submitted online through SPU within 7 days of enrollment will receive a 95% refund. Withdrawals received after that point will not receive a refund and no withdrawals will be accepted after the completion deadline for the course. Instructions on how to withdraw are located on our website under Students/Withdrawal and Refund Policies.