Description
How can educators reclaim and utilize the valuable time at the start of each class? MPASS Education’s 1-hour course, presented by Theresa Morris, offers insightful strategies for administrators to optimize the first moments of class time. This course, the fourth in a series, focuses on the selection of activities that not only engage students but also contribute to their educational growth. It emphasizes the importance of inclusivity and community building in classrooms, addressing common issues faced during transitions between class periods or activities.
This course is designed to be completed by a principal and a teacher concurrently. An assessment will be given to each. Following the assessment, the principal and teacher are encouraged to meet and discuss what was learned in the course.
In this 30-min course, you will discover:
- Techniques to reduce time lost during class transitions
- Strategies for selecting start-of-class activities that welcome and engage all students
- The significance of avoiding failure experiences in the classroom
- Methods to foster community and meaningful conversations at the start of class
- Approaches for using the start of class for educational benefits
This course is the part of a series on Start of Class Activitiess. The session titles are:
Orientation for Optimizing Instructional Time
Course 1: Implementation Rubric and Self-Assessment
Course 2: Rituals
Course 3: Routines
Course 4: Activity Selection
Course 5: Student Roles
Course 6: Class Participation
Course 7: Timing
Course 8: Implementation Rubric, Self-Assessment, & Growth
Some sessions are still in production. Check back soon for newly added courses.
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