How Can I Connect With Every Student?
About This Course
This course will enable educators to explore strategies for building strong, positive relationships with their students, fostering an environment of trust and respect. The course will focus on effective communication techniques, allowing teachers to engage with students in meaningful ways. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped with the tools to connect with each student, enhancing both the emotional and academic aspects of their learning experience.
Duration
30 minutes
Commitment
Self-paced
Language
English
Course Format
Self-study
Suitable For
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- Educators in Early Childhood Education (Pre-primary)
- School Teachers (All Grades)
- Special Education Teachers
- Teachers from all boards or curricula
Prerequisites
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Basic understanding of classroom teaching practices
Course Syllabus
Lesson 1
3 minutes
The Invisible Student
This lesson will enable educators to use effective communication strategies to connect with diverse learners.
Lesson 2
7 minutes
3 Cs of Connection
This lesson will enable educators to build meaningful rapport with every student in their classroom, including those from diverse backgrounds and with varying needs and use effective communication strategies to connect with diverse learners.
Lesson 3
10 minutes
Connection Challenges Quiz
This lesson will enable educators to implement specific techniques to foster trust and psychological safety, and model and facilitate positive peer relationships among students.
Lesson 4
5 minutes
Connection Confidence Check
This lesson will enable educators to self reflect and check their knowledge.
Lesson 5
5 minutes
Connection Language Toolkit
This lesson will enable educators to use effective communication strategies to connect with diverse learners.
Why you should take this course
It presents a holistic view of a core competency required of successful educators in the contemporary educational ecosystem.
It draws on established models of effective teaching.
It is aimed at enhancing student learning outcomes through appropriate teacher behaviours.
It can be leveraged as a tool to aid teachers in reflecting and refining teaching practice.
