12 Days to Becoming a Better Teacher (ONLINE)

August 5-30, 2024

Course Description: Through this 12-day interactive self-directed course of study, teachers and Christian educators will acquire knowledge and skills to become better teachers. Each daily session takes 60 to 90 minutes and focuses on foundational teaching concepts and skills.

You can work through the course daily for 12 days, or, spread out your study over a couple of weeks. The course site will be open until August 30, 2024.

You may take this course individually or consider taking it with a group of teachers and Christian educators from your church (individual registrations required). 

Location: ONLINE

With: Dr. Helen Blier, Director of Lifelong Learning, Columbia Theological Seminary. 

Schedule: This is an asynchronous course; participants will not be required to log on at specific times but will complete the session assignments on their own schedule. 

Day 1: Remember Your Calling
Day 2: Mentors and Teachers
Day 3: Understanding Scripture
Day 4: Creating a Vision for Your Teaching
Day 5: The Power of Stories
Day 6: Expanding Your Toolbox
Day 7: Schooling or Formation?
Day 8: The Spiritual Roles of the Christian Teacher
Day 9: Managing Classroom Behavior
Day 10: Teaching for Deep Learning
Day 11: Giving Positive Constructive Feedback
Day 12: The Value of Routines

Program Fee: Full program fee is $75.00.

Contact: lifelonglearning@ctsnet.edu