Boosting Student Engagement Using Active Learning Strategies Grades PreK-5

This online continuing education course is designed to prepare PreK-5 teachers to boost student engagement and community within their classroom walls using a variety of active learning strategies. The course begins by introducing teachers to the different types of engagement. Teachers will learn specific strategies to capture their students’ attention. From there, the course explores several teacher-driven, as well as, student-driven engagement techniques, all of which are designed to improve student engagement and boost classroom community. From establishing a positive classroom culture to exploring specific scaffolding techniques, teachers will learn how to transform their lessons so that students stay active and engaged. Strategies for making classroom experiences more relatable and fun through such things as classroom transformations, virtual field trips, expert talks, and project-based learning are explored. Additionally, teachers will examine a variety of interactive edtech tools to assist them in their efforts to build intrinsic motivation, capitalizing on their students’ love for technology.

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Contact Information

Professional Development Institute
Lindsey Maranto
949-263-4931
lindsey@webteaching.com

Event Details
Target Group Early Childhood, K - 2, 3 - 5
Delivery Method Online
Available PL Durations(s) 50 hrs
Renewal Units/Credit 50 PDUs
Cost

$149 course only
$379 with graduate credit
(sales offered every month)