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

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.