DESCRIPTION
This course is designed as an orientation for newly hired educators who are new to the independent school community. Participants will have the opportunity to explore the missions, cultures and learning environments of their school before arriving on campus. They will learn how they impact the classroom environment and explore ways to create a collaborative student-centered learning space.
Participants will explore current research and theories to answer questions including:
Participants will explore current research and theories to answer questions including:
- What skills do teachers need to succeed in independent schools?
- How do you integrate yourself into the school’s culture, in and out of the classroom, while bringing your own perspective and skills to the process?
- How do you maximize the learning experience for students and incorporate technology to achieve your goals?
- What are differences and similarities when interacting with parents?
- What are strategies to make your first year successful and help you avoid potential pitfalls?
COURSE FORMAT
Teachers will be guided through a two-week online course, which will take about four hours to complete per unit. The weeks/units of this course are asynchronous, but class-paced. There is no fixed time for participation, but assignments are due each week. Throughout the course, participants will connect and collaborate with each other through interactive media, including short videos and discussion boards. Participants will have access to the course and materials for one additional week beyond the posted end date.
WHAT PARTICIPANTS SAY
"I loved being able to read the reflections and assignments of the other Independent school educators taking the course. The course also gave you the ability to interact with your classmates, promoting relationship building and professional development outside the course!" Teacher from New Jersey
"This course was truly a great introduction to independent schools. It covered some great topics and allowed for regular discussion, which was very helpful. I look forward to implementing many of the topics from the course into my classroom this upcoming school year!" Teacher from Virginia
"Peter is a bit of a genius and it showed in his comments, sensitivity and obvious love for teachers and the art of teaching. It was an honor to learn from him and if I hope I get more opportunities to learn from him." Teacher
“Even if you think you know independent schools, it's still worth taking this course.” Teacher from California
"This course was truly a great introduction to independent schools. It covered some great topics and allowed for regular discussion, which was very helpful. I look forward to implementing many of the topics from the course into my classroom this upcoming school year!" Teacher from Virginia
"Peter is a bit of a genius and it showed in his comments, sensitivity and obvious love for teachers and the art of teaching. It was an honor to learn from him and if I hope I get more opportunities to learn from him." Teacher
“Even if you think you know independent schools, it's still worth taking this course.” Teacher from California
COURSE FACILITATORS
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Peter Gow -- Peter Gow became Independent Curriculum Resource Director at One Schoolhouse after a forty-plus-year career as a teacher and administrator. Peter is a prolific writer and presenter and author of multiple books on independent schools and independent school teaching and leadership. Above all, he is passionate in his belief that connection and collaboration are essential if independent schools are to live up to the promises made in their statements of mission and values and fulfill their public purpose.
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Sarah Hanawald -- Sarah serves as One Schoolhouse’s Assistant Head of School for Professional Development and New Programs. She has been a classroom teacher, a technology director, and an academic dean at three North Carolina independent schools. Sarah’s work has focused on the intersection of technology, curriculum, and pedagogy in defining the future of education.
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TUITION
$355 for consortium school participants; $495 for all other participants. Use the link above to register.
Registration closes on at close-of-business on the first Monday of the course, or when the course is at capacity.
Registration closes on at close-of-business on the first Monday of the course, or when the course is at capacity.