Loading...

Course Description

Teaching today is difficult. Conflicts in the classroom are increasing and students need positive relationships with their teachers more than ever. Communication is the foundation of teaching, learning, and building relationships. In this course you will learn how to communicate with compassion using the steps of nonviolent communication.  The course text is, Non violent Communication: A Language of Life empathy, collaboration, authenticity, and freedom by Marshall B Rosenberg, PhD. Upon completion of this course you will have a good understanding of and the knowledge to implement the steps of nonviolent communication in a genuine manner.  These steps include identifying and expressing feelings, connecting compassionately with others, and conflict resolution and mediation.

Learner Outcomes

By the end of this course participants will understand that:

  • Nonviolent communication is possible and effective in the classroom setting
  • It is important to understand and express emotions
  • Conflict resolution and mediation starts with compassionate communication
  • Through the process of nonviolent communication they can build a strong and effective classroom community

Notes

This course is available for variable credits. Please check section information to ensure you are registering for the desired number of credits.

Loading...
Enroll Now - Select a section to enroll in
Section Title
Compassionate Conversations: How to Speak and Listen to Students and Parents
Type
self-paced
Dates
Start Now, you have 365 days to complete this course once enrolled.
Delivery Options
Distance Learning  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition credit (3 units) $690.00
Available for Credit
3 Quarter Credits
Instructors
Reading List / Textbook

Must be Purchased Separately:

Non violent Communication: A Language of Life empathy, collaboration, authenticity, and freedom by Marshall B Rosenberg, PhD, 3rd edition

Additional Materials

Selected articles and videos listed in the syllabus

Section Notes

This course is offered in collaboration with The Innovative Northwest Teacher (TINT)


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.


 

Section Title
Compassionate Conversations: How to Speak and Listen to Students and Parents
Type
self-paced
Dates
Start Now, you have 365 days to complete this course once enrolled.
Delivery Options
Distance Learning  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition credit (4 units) $845.00
Available for Credit
4 Quarter Credits
Instructors
Reading List / Textbook

Must be Purchased Separately:

Non violent Communication: A Language of Life empathy, collaboration, authenticity, and freedom by Marshall B Rosenberg, PhD, 3rd edition

Additional Materials

Selected articles and videos listed in the syllabus

Section Notes

This course is offered in collaboration with The Innovative Northwest Teacher (TINT)


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.


 

Section Title
Compassionate Conversations: How to Speak and Listen to Students and Parents
Type
self-paced
Dates
Start Now, you have 365 days to complete this course once enrolled.
Delivery Options
Distance Learning  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition credit (5 units) $990.00
Available for Credit
5 Quarter Credits
Instructors
Reading List / Textbook

Must be Purchased Separately:

Non violent Communication: A Language of Life empathy, collaboration, authenticity, and freedom by Marshall B Rosenberg, PhD, 3rd edition

Additional Materials

Selected articles and videos listed in the syllabus

Section Notes

This course is offered in collaboration with The Innovative Northwest Teacher (TINT)


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.


 

Required fields are indicated by .