Start of Class Activities Course 4: Activity Selection – Teacher Course

$20.00

Presenter: Theresa Morris, MPASS Education Inc.
Core Area: Instructional Planning and Delivery 1A, 1C; Knowledge of Students and Student Learning 2A, 2C; Learning Environment 4C; Professional Practices and Responsibilities 6A
Grade Level: Elementary & Secondary
Hours: 0.5 

Are you a teacher looking to maximize the effectiveness of your class’s starting minutes? In this 30-min course from MPASS Education, Theresa Morris offers insightful strategies in "Start of Class Activities Course 4: Activity Selection." Discover how to transform those initial minutes into productive, engaging experiences that set the tone for successful learning and community building.

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.

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How can teachers turn the first few minutes of class into a springboard for active learning and student engagement? MPASS Education’s "Start of Class Activities Course 4: Activity Selection," presented by Theresa Morris, delves into this topic over an enlightening hour. This course explores the significance of selecting strategic activities that welcome and involve every student right from the start, setting a positive and inclusive tone for the lesson ahead.

Discover how to avoid common pitfalls in activity selection that may inadvertently foster negative experiences. Instead, Theresa guides educators through choosing activities that promote success, community, and meaningful discussions. The course also emphasizes the importance of avoiding activities that recall previous failures, focusing on building confidence and engagement in the classroom.

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:

  • Strategies for selecting start-of-class activities that engage all students
  • How to build a sense of community in the classroom through thoughtful activity choices
  • Techniques to create a positive classroom atmosphere, minimizing failure experiences
  • The importance of aligning activities with students’ experiences and interests
  • Methods for implementing activities that cater to diverse learning styles

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

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