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Jennica
Hey there! My name is Jennica and I am a classroom educator with experience teaching a wide-range of science classes at the high school level. For more information about me please see the ABOUT section of our site.
HBM 1732 (1 unit)
"1 hour of setting up your classroom is worth 16 hours of PD."- a teacher on Reddit. We agree!! Learn how to be a more effective K-12 teacher with this 4 part book study series on "The First Days of School: How to Be an Effective Teacher (5th edition)". In the final (and practical) course of this series, you will learn how to create effective lessons and effectively assess student learning in the final chapters of the book, put your newly created classroom and behavior management plans to the test, and prepare your classroom (and yourself!) for a new school year. Upon completion of this course, you will feel more inspired, prepared, and ready than EVER before for a new year. Scroll down to learn more. *Note that this is part 4 of a 4 course series.
$40.00HBM 1731 (1 unit)
"I felt isolated and scared in the weeks leading up to my first day as a teacher. I wanted to be great, but didn't know what I should be doing to start the school year strong."- Tyler Hester Learn how to be a more effective K-12 teacher with this 4 part book study series on "The First Days of School: How to Be an Effective Teacher (5th edition)". In the most practical course of this series, you will create a detailed script for your next first two days of school as well as a new outline for your first 2 weeks. One of the most common complaints we have about Teacher PD is when they tell you all the ways in which you need to do better, they totally inspire you, and then right when they've got you invested, they end. Teachers are then left to cram all that new planning into what little time they already have. Well teachers, not today. Scroll down to learn more about this course! *Note that this is part 3 of a 4 course series.
$40.00HBM 1730 (1 unit)
"If you stress over the possibility of misbehavior, then it’s a sign your [behavior] management is in need of an overhaul."- Michael Linsin. Learn how to be a more effective K-12 teacher with this 4 part book study series on "The First Days of School: How to Be an Effective Teacher (5th edition)". A combination of sage wisdom from three well known and effective teachers (Harry Wong, Rosemary Wong, and Michael Linsin - author of Smart Classroom Management), this course is a MUST DO if you are finding yourself struggling with behaviors in the classroom. Changing legislation and societal perception of the importance of an education has had a significant impact on teachers across the nation. Unique, complex problems require unique, complex solutions. Scroll down to learn more about this course! *Note that this is part 2 of a 4 course series.
$40.00HBM 1729 (1 unit)
"Effective teachers MANAGE their classrooms, whereas ineffective teachers DISCIPLINE their classrooms." - Harry and Rosemary Wong. Learn how to be a more effective K-12 teacher with this 4 part book study series on "The First Days of School: How to Be an Effective Teacher (5th edition)". So many teachers believe that classroom management = discipline, and this isn't necessarily their fault because that is what is taught in education classes. Classroom management is the combination of organizational, structural, and procedural strategies and planning that teachers do to get things done that maximize learning and minimize misbehavior. Scroll down to learn more about this course! *Note that this is part 1 of a 4 course series.
$40.00HBM 1702 (1 unit)
One of the easiest and most transformative changes a teacher can make that will highly affect the success of their students is mastering the art of positivity and a calm, but demanding demeanor. Lecturing and raising the volume of your voice rarely works, so let's discuss an alternative. In this sixth and final course in the series, participants explore chapter 12 of "Teach Like a Champion 3.0" by Doug Lemov. We dive into the last set of immediately implementable techniques coined by the author involving Building Student Motivation and Trust that are used by teachers all over the country. These techniques involve concepts like positive framing, a warm/strict demeanor, emotional constancy, and more. This book is a MUST read for new teachers! *Note that this is part 6 of a 6 course series. Although it is not required that you complete these courses in order, it is highly recommended you start with part 1 and end with part 6.
$40.00HBM 1701 (1 unit)
Although typically rarely mentioned in teacher preparation programs, the most important lessons you will teach in your classroom has everything to do with procedures and routines. Until you master that, teaching content will be an uphill battle. In this fifth course in the series, participants explore chapters 10 and 11 of "Teach Like a Champion 3.0" by Doug Lemov. We dive into the next two sets of immediately implementable techniques coined by the author involving Procedures/Routines and High Behavioral Expectations that are used by teachers all over the country. These techniques involve concepts like setting the tone at the start of class, engineering efficiency, tips for minimizing student misbehavior, and more. This book is a MUST read for new teachers! *Note that this is part 5 of a 6 course series. Although it is not required that you complete these courses in order, it is highly recommended you start with part 1 and end with part 6.
$40.00HBM 1700 (1 unit)
One thing new teachers often do not realize is that ALL teachers, no matter what subject they teach, are English teachers. ALL teachers are responsible for furthering the speaking, reading, and writing skills of students in their classroom. However, without any guidance on how to do this, many new teachers are left to figure it out on their own. In this fourth course in the series, participants explore chapters 8 and 9 of "Teach Like a Champion 3.0" by Doug Lemov. We dive into the next two sets of immediately implementable techniques coined by the author involving Writing and Discussion that are used by teachers all over the country. These techniques involve concepts like creating writing routines, quick and easy ways to incorporate grammar and syntax into any assignment, facilitating successful student-student discussions, and more. This book is a MUST read for new teachers! *Note that this is part 4 of a 6 course series. Although it is not required that you complete these courses in order, it is highly recommended you start with part 1 and end with part 6.
$40.00HBM 1699 (1 unit)
"After asking a question of the class, most teachers wait about a second before taking an answer" (Lemov, 2021). Teachers, if you have never considered how the amount of wait time you give affects your classroom culture, this series is for you. In this third course in the series, participants will explore chapters 6 and 7 of "Teach Like a Champion 3.0" by Doug Lemov. We will dive into the next two sets of immediately implementable techniques coined by the author involving pacing and building ratio through questioning that are used by teachers all over the country. These techniques involve concepts like making your transitions more exciting, hacking human psychology to create an exciting sense of urgency in your classroom, retrieval practice techniques like cold calling and call and response, and more. This book is a MUST read for new teachers! *Note that this is part 3 of a 6 course series. Although it is not required that you complete these courses in order, it is highly recommended you start with part 1 and end with part 6.
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