Empowered Teaching and Learning

In this course, you will learn a strengths-based system and research based tools designed to EMPOWER you and your students. Practical tools relate to topics including:

Strengths-based learning
Growth Mindset
Communication
Cultural Responsiveness
Teacher and Student Purpose (their WHY)
Motivation
Effective Reflection

As cutting edge research indicates, strengths-based approaches are high leverage and have the power to propel unprecedented outcomes. Guided by a transformative 5-step system, tools are incredibly effective and you can utilize them with daily lesson planning and more to increase motivation, tap into internal resources and improve academic outcomes. If you want to activate into the passion and potential inside of you and your students, this is the course for you! Simple video reflections are the assignments for grad credit. Sign up by clicking the green button below to get started now!

From this course, participants will:

Deepen understanding of internal resources which inspire/motivate students and educators
Learn practical tools related to purpose and strengths-based education which can be embedded into daily work
Learn about the distinctions between deficit and strengths based approaches
Develop practical tools related to setting goals based on tools of motivation
Develop proactive tools for making growth mindset a part of your daily practices/lessons
Learn practical tools related to verbal and non-verbal communication
Develop strategies for engaging successfully in difficult conversations
Learn tools related to cultural responsiveness
Clarify your own purpose (your WHY) and learn strategies for embedding your purpose
and strengths into your daily success