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Here's a list of available departments and areas of study: Education:| Articulation | | Curriculum and Instruction | | Early Education | | | Violence and Children
A course that will help parents and educators understand the effects of violence and its impact on children. During the past 25 years, violent crime among juveniles has more than quadrupled, and weapons offenses for children ages 10-17 have doubled. What has happened? We must try to understand why violent and horrific events are occurring with alarming frequency. Who is to blame? Schools? Parents? Media? And more importantly, what can be done to prevent this escalation? This class will provide alarming but basic facts and statistics about violence and children; discussion regarding the news report, Little Criminals; possible causes of violence and early identification of potential for violence; how to help children avoid violent conflicts; and finally solutions that parents and educators ideas and resources to help prevent violence in their homes, schools and communities. | | Education | | | American Government 101
Do you need to brush-up your knowledge of the American political system? Have you forgotten or feel slightly 'hazy' about the structure of the American government, the details of the Constitution or the exact division of the three branches of government (and exactly what are those three divisions)? Are you interested in discovering how our current political parties were formed or the impact of public opinion, mass media and special interests groups on today's American policies? If you answered yes to these questions, this online course can be your ideal learning resource. Written with the belief that understanding the foundations of the America system of government is necessary to fully comprehend America's current political system, this self-paced course is appropriate for learners of any age (homeschoolers, high schoolers, college students or just inquisitive people). Our easy-to-understand online format is perfect for those seeking review, extra tutoring, test prep or general educational enhancement. | | | Anatomy and Physiology 101
This self-paced anatomy and physiology course will cover all the bodily systems playing a major role in human anatomy. The material is presented in a practical and comprehensive manner. The focus of the course is on the need-to-know facts that must be understood in order to pursue any healthcare career or related education in the field of science. These easy to follow lessons are ideal for anyone requiring a solid understanding of how the human body works. Lessons include the following topics: The Skeletal System The Integumentary System The Muscular System The Nervous System The Sensory System The Endrocrine System The Cardiovascular System The Lymphatic System The Respiratory System The Digestive System The Urinary System The Reproductive System | | | Behavior Management 101
When E.F. Hutton talks, people listen. A television commercial announces that this particular investment company is so respected, so knowledgeable, so everything-that-an-investment-company-should-be, that everyone lends an ear when the company makes a statement pertaining to the investment industry, or anything else, for that matter. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said of teachers, parents, and childcare providers regardless of the amount of knowledge or expertise that we possess. In fact, we devote a disturbing amount of time, energy, and financial resources in the overwhelming task of managing inappropriate behaviors of students and children, and it does not stop there. It is no secret that juvenile delinquency is a growing problem in our nation. The solution to this ever-rising detriment to society begins years before the adolescent makes his/her first appearance at the Juvenile Detention Facility. Behavior Management is an effective tool for use by parents, teachers, and childcare providers in the development of respectful, well-mannered children, who will later become productive members of society. Behavior Management strategies are designed to foster appropriate behaviors in children. Parents as well as educators can use these strategies successfully to promote enviable behaviors that are socially acceptable and academically beneficial. There is an ever-increasing need to diminish disruptive conduct in our classrooms because failure to do so results in time off task not only for the student or students participating in the disruption, but for the class as a whole. Each time that an educator has to stop teaching in order to reprimand a student, document the incident, and/or contact parents, valuable instructional time is lost. Children who exhibit disruptive behaviors at home create stress, anxiety, and emotional discord that affect every member of the family. This course will reference the specifics of various Behavior Management strategies. You may use them collectively or focus on a single strategy that that addresses a particular concern. You do not need a degree in education or psychology to experience success when using Behavior Management. There is little if any expense involved when implementing these techniques, and you will observe an increase in appropriate behaviors and a decrease in undesirable ones in a relatively short time period. | | | Braiding Hair 101
Hair styling and hair braiding is not a recent trend. The word Braid means a complex pattern created by intertwining three or more strands. A braid can be formed by any flexible material such as fibers, wire, thread, or hair. This course will cover all aspects and types of hair braiding. With a little work and practice, you will become an expert as this self-paced course is designed to help individuals who would like to do hair braiding on their own and for the aspiring hair braiders who would like to start a hair braiding salon. This course includes instructional photos making the learning process easy. Course topics include: Lesson 1: History of Hair Braiding Lesson 2: Hair Braiding Accessories Lesson 3: Preparations for Hair Braiding Lesson 4: Simple Hair Braiding Styles I Lesson 5: Simple Hair Braiding Styles II Lesson 6: French Braids and 5 Strands Braiding Lesson 7: Different Types of Hair Buns Lesson 8: English, Dutch, Cornrows, and Pig Tail Braiding Styles Lesson 9: Updo Hair Styles Lesson 10: Basic Fishtail Braids Lesson 11: Licensing, Regulations, and Tips for Hair Braiding | | | Building Children's Reading Skills
This course will provide the learner with a better understanding of the underlying concepts needed to improve the reading skills in children and adults. Through readings, lessons, quizzes and independent explorations, the learner will leave the course with more complete understanding of the development of reading skills from preschool through adulthood and begin to be able to think about specific strategies which could be utilized to increase the skills and development of anyone's reading. Websites are also provided to help the learner further explore the topics on his/her own. At the end of this unit, the learner will be able to describe some of the basic underlying principles of reading development, activities which can be incorporated to increase skill levels, and the importance of developing reading throughout life. Those undertaking this unit will also be able to demonstrate the following learning objectives: Students will be able to identify the purpose and value of improving reading skills. Students will be able to identify and define the major components of reading instruction Students will be able to apply strategies to improve reading skills in each of the major components of reading instruction. Students will be able to transfer knowledge learned about reading development into their own personal experiences or that of others to increase reading skills. | | | Caring for Children
Caring for Children If you're a parent or child care professional (or want to become one), if you want to improve your child care skills, this course will teach you how to care for the children in your life with confidence and ease. You'll learn how to keep children safe, how to create an effective learning environment in your home, how to encourage healthy habits, and how to promote physical activity. You will discover techniques to help children communicate, solve problems, develop social skills, and build self-esteem. You'll also learn quick and easy ways to give yourself time to re-connect and meet your own needs. | | | College Admissions 101
The decision to go to college is a one of the most important choices you can make. The college admission process should not start at the end of a student's high school career. Preparing for college entails a lot of planning for the future and making very important decisions early on. This course will help prospective college students and their parents understand the steps that need to be taken in order to get ready for college. Topics covered are: basic terms, standardized testing, the application process, financial aid, scholarships and much more! | | | Defensive Teaching - They Don't Teach This Course in College!
Defensive Teaching THEY DON'T TEACH THIS COURSE IN COLLEGE You've heard of defensive driving? Well this course is called Defensive Teaching. College courses, supervisors, administrators, and books all tell us what to do in the 'ideal' class situation. Well this may sound radical but very few teachers have an 'ideal' class situation. If you do, this course is not for you. It's a new day. I have been teaching since 1972 and have never seen anything like this. To quote a fellow teacher We old timers feel like a square peg in a round hole. I am just a few years from retirement and wish to share some survival techniques with you. I will relate actual incidents, show how I defended myself, then analyze what I should have done. Defensive Teaching is a progressive technique. As you work through the course, you will notice my progression. I will also focus on techniques other teachers have used - that work! Once you finish this course, you can pull ideas and techniques from it that will fit your personality and beliefs. NO one will agree with everything discussed. But it won't hurt to try it. Something you learn in this course will work for you. If not, consider another profession (smile). | | | Domestic Violence 101
Domestic violence, sometimes called domestic abuse, is reaching epidemic proportions and affects men, women and children of all races and social and economic levels. In order to stem the tide of domestic abuse we have to not only stop the abuse and protect the victims, we also have to understand what triggers the abuse so that the next generation of families can learn to live abuse-free. Course topics will include: What is Domestic Violence? Who are the Victims? Recognizing the Signs of Domestic Violence Why Victims Stay with Abusers How You Can Help Victims of Domestic Abuse Legal Issues such as: PFA's and PRO's What the police and courts can and can't do Handling divorce and custody issues How to Keep Safe such as: Safety Measures for yourself and your children Escape plans in case you need to flee Understanding who to turn to in an emergency The After-Effects of Domestic Abuse Moving On: Relationships After Abuse The fall-out for families Steps to take for success Helping Domestic Abuse Survivors Stopping the Cycle of Abuse Stopping Abuse Forever | | | Education Basics
Learn how to get a job teaching! Find out how to organize and market yourself to school districts using proven resume and cover letter techniques. Explore the field of education and gain important pieces of information that will help you be successful in an interview. Students will learn How to design a resume and cover letter that will get you interviews Background information about the field of education Education topics and terms Roles and responsibilities of key players in school districts Expectations of state and federal education departments To use free resources to learn what you don't know Details about the New York State Education system Lesson planning techniques Teacher certification requirements | | | ESL Basic Grammar
Whether you are learning English as a second language or are a native speaker striving to improve your English and writing skills, understanding proper grammar rules and guidelines are the essential building blocks to creating clear and understandable thought processes and ideas. This ESL basic grammar course will provide an introduction into the basics of English grammar. We'll cover many relevant topics, including sentence structure, writing basics, as well as review basic English structure in the form of nouns, verbs, prepositions, adjectives and adverbs. English grammar is essential to promoting communication, both verbally and in writing. It is a necessary aspect of many jobs and careers. Understanding the proper way to communicate helps to promote self-confidence, increase skill levels, and ensure job advancement and promotion. While many of us were taught the basics of English grammar in elementary school, very few adults in the 21st century understand the basic concepts of how to create cohesive and complete sentences--let alone complete term papers, thesis papers, or doctoral dissertations. Native English speakers as well as those learning English will benefit from the examples and reviews of basic English grammar structure and foundations presented throughout this course. Don't think of English grammar as boring, but as a building block to greater understanding, enhanced skill levels, and stepping stones to better jobs and greater earnings. | | | ESL Basic Grammar and Writing
This ESL basic grammar and writing course will provide an introduction to the basics of American English grammar and writing. We'll be covering the following topics in detail: - review the basic English structure in the form of nouns, verbs, prepositions, adjectives and adverbs - review the proper use of pronouns, prepositions, and conjunctions - practice sentence structure and mastering subject-verb agreement - cover writing basics - improve reading comprehension - increase your vocabulary - learn how to write clearly and more effectively - learn how to organize your thoughts and write a personal or business letter Whether you are learning English as a second language or are a native speaker striving to improve your English and writing skills, using proper grammar rules and writing guidelines are essential building blocks to creating clear and understandable thought processes and ideas. Communication is vital in today's society. It is not enough to merely be able to speak and understand spoken English. In the United States, English writing and comprehension is a necessary job skill for nearly all job industries and career paths. In order to develop practical writing skills, you must understand the basics of English grammar and sentence structure. Knowing the proper way to communicate in a wide range of fields will help promote your self-confidence, increase your skill levels, and ensure your job advancement and promotion. This course will guide you through the basic grammar structures and rules as well as focus on improving the necessary skills leading to clear and accurate writing. | | | Etiquette 101
Etiquette 101 is an overview of today's etiquette rules, updated for today's fast-paced lifestyles and ever-changing codes of conduct for work and leisure. The role of etiquette has changed over the years. At one time, it served as an indicator of each person's proper station in life. Today, etiquette helps smooth the path of our daily activities, whether it's meeting others in our daily interactions, talking to someone on the phone, offering condolences properly or understanding how to talk to colleagues at a business conference. In Etiquette 101, you'll learn the rules of good behavior for today's most common social and business situations, including the common courtesies of life that many of us have forgotten or may not have learned, from when to offer your seat on a bus to a stranger to how to share a cab. It will also go over telephone etiquette, with the updated rules for cell phone use and the new rules for office calls. Correspondence, including emails, entertaining and being a polite guest, giving and receiving gifts and life's big events are all covered, with examples – both good and bad! There is also a section on life situations that are never easy, such as death and divorce, with etiquette suggestions that will help you navigate the minefield of emotions surrounding these situations. Finally, a section on workplace etiquette covers the details of everything from how to relate to your boss and subordinates to keeping your social life and work separate. Etiquette 101 will teach you everything you need to know to move graciously through today's world. | | | Family Safety
The Health and Safety course will give you the necessary safety and health measures you need to know. It is required that children know certain Health and Safety Facts at home and in school. This course will meet those requirements. Included are lessons on Automobile Safety, Child Care, Sports, Fire Safety, Bicycle/Scooter Safety, Health, Diet, Home Safety, Home & Garden Maintenance and Repairs, Internet Safety, Sun Safety, Swimming and Pool Safety and more! This course is written in simple layman terms, and more advanced facts are presented in this manner. The younger ones can learn right along with the older ones. Using many different learning skills, in the form of games, printout lessons, and additional activities, we will teach you how to teach your children safety. This course also provides you with dozens of actual coloring and activity books mailed to your home. They total well over our fee, and they are all FREE for the taking of this course! | | | GED Preparation
This online course will prepare you to take the GED (General Educational Development) test. The testing format will be explained and broken down to highlight the five testing areas along with the content each of these sections will cover. This course will provide many resources from test tips and strategies, practice tests and recommended book preparations, and researched netlinks attached to many test topics to be read at your own leisure. The GED test covers a wealth of information within the five-test sections. These test sections include English Grammar and the Mechanics of Writing, Social Studies, Science Studies, Math Studies and Literature Studies. You will not need to know all of the information in these areas to pass the GED, but you will need to know and understand several of the main topics in each area. This course highlights, provides a brief summary/definition/ or example of each of these main topics. | | | How to Take an Online Course at UniversalClass
This free tutorial presents an open Demo of a typical UniversalClass online classroom. We encourage potential students and new students to join and have a look around at the many things a UniversalClass room can do for you! The lessons in this demo class will provide an easy to follow step-by-step demonstration and illustration of exactly how to navigate our online service. Here students will not only view and practice using an online classroom, but will also find out where to locate courses, how to join a class, how to use My UniversalClass , how to view personal awards, how to view an online transcript, in addition to resources and guides, frequently asked questions, and much more! Come in and join the UniversalClass community, made up of a worldwide population of adult learners, who are interested in knowing how our classrooms are set up in order to effectively pursue their educational interests and expertise. | | | How to Teach Reading Fundamentals
Reading is the process of absorbing the written word. Whether in English or another language, reading is an essential part of communication between human beings. Reading comprehension is the ability to process, think through and connect ideas that are expressed on paper. Reading may be achieved through a variety of methods and techniques that best suit individual learners and students of all ages and levels. This reading basics course is designed to help students increase their reading speed as well as their ability to comprehend content, directions, and absorb materials for retention. Whether a student is taking this course to increase reading skills as a second or foreign language or by native English speakers wishing to increase their comprehension of a wide variety of materials, students will be introduced to different techniques and materials to do so. Whether a student needs to increase his or her comprehension for work environments, pleasure, or school, styles of approach, engagement, as well as the potential of using a wide variety of resources and tools are explored in this course. From learning the basics of reading comprehension such as decoding and retention to understanding how vocabulary is created and using the Internet to improve reading skills, this course offers students a basic and solid foundation in reading multiple types of materials for a wide range of daily living scenarios and needs. Understanding the difficulties that may face many students, as focused on helping students gain the most from their reading experiences, this reading basics course is designed to encourage students to excel in their reading adventures and endeavors. | | | Introduction to Adult Learning
This course is for individuals who teach or train adults as well as for adults who have returned to school after many years. This introductory 'train the trainer' course is for those who are looking to better understand how adults learn. Created to prove that you cannot teach adults as if they are children, this course gives an overview of learning theories and learning styles that support adult education. After this course students will be able to apply concepts to their lives to become effective instructors and students. | | | Special Education 101: Foundations, Purpose, & Challenges
Special Education 101 is the first in a series of relevant, innovative and dynamic courses developed and taught by a leading educator in this field. This course explains why people with disabilities deserve respect rather than pity in their quest for full engagement in school and post school life, why special education is mandated by policy and law to meet the education needs of students with disabilities, how its goals are affected by the nation's commitment to equalize educational opportunities for this group of learners, the revolutionary basis of these equal opportunity goals, why an equalized educational experience should empower students with disabilities to be self-determined at school and beyond, and how current practice falls far short of these equal rights expectations. This self-paced online class is ideal for teachers wanting to update their professional skills, classroom assistants seeking more knowledge about the field and parents trying to understand how best to argue for equal opportunities. Be informed and inspired without the hassle of commuting or matching a pre-determined schedule. If you are a well-disciplined and motivated learner, you will thrive in our instructor-led environment. | | | Introduction to the Psychology of Learning
This course will cover the basic theories of learning, particularly the behavioral and cognitive theories, and the more modern theories such as Brain-based learning and Multiple Intelligences. Everyone is involved in the learning process for at least a quarter of his life; some of us much more than that. Understanding the learning theories and how the brain actually functions leads to better performance both as a teacher and as a student. As a teacher of any age student understanding these theories and their implications will definitely make teaching more effective and reduce the frustration that most teachers feel. The lessons will cover the types of learning theories- Behavioral and Cognitive. There is a lesson on Brain-based learning and one on Multiple Intelligences. The more recent research in these two topics has had a major impact on teaching and learning. Although the course is written with teachers in mind, it is beneficial to anyone who wants a better understanding of the learning process- parents, students, etc. If you are thinking of entering the field of teaching or psychology this course will stimulate you to want to dig deeper and help you to make a decision. | | | Learning Styles and Discipline
Have you ever wondered what happened to paying attention, completing assignments, being respectful in the classroom? And, have you every wondered how to basically transform the way students think about their responsibilities during your lessons? Perhaps you are looking for a new way to deal with those perennial discipline problems. Or maybe you want to just get through to your students better than you have been without conflict. Now what if I told you that the issues you've been dealing with in the classroom can be solved more effectively and more easily than you ever imagined? That there are techniques-proven ways, in fact, to reach virtually any student that comes through your door? Well, those techniques are here and I present them to you in this class called Learning Styles and Discipline. In this informative class, you will learn proven strategies you can use to motivate students every day by understanding student's individial learning style and how that style is related to discipline. You'll be amazed at what you'll discover! This course will help K-12 educators explain the connection between learning styles and discipline. You will learn strategies for: 1. Teaching students how they learn best 2. Avoiding conflicts in your classroom BEFORE your class is disrupted. 3. Establishing rules for student cooperation 4. Delivering warnings effectively 5. Promoting positive behavior by choosing appropriate consequences I personally invite you to take the time and make this investment in your career. Your students will than you for it! | | | Social and Emotional Learning
This course is for teachers particularly, but will also be useful to anyone involved in helping young people with their school- work. The course covers the basics of Social and Emotional Learning- what it is; why it is important in schools today. It also provides information on the concept of Emotional Intelligence and how it affects the academic learning. Participants will understand the connection between emotions and learning and therefore how to remove the emotional blocks to learning in their students.This combines some basic aspects of counseling in the classroom, but it goes beyond that. Focus will be on creating a supportive, nurturing , non-threatening environment in the classroom to enhance learning. | | | Theories of Child Development
This course will provide a broad overview of the child development theories of experts such as Piaget, Freud, Erikson, etc., with a focus on the physical, social, emotional and cognitive aspects of development. The aim of the course is to help parents, teachers, care-givers to understand the developmental process of childhood and be better able to help the child to develop and learn at an appropriate pace. | | | Unit Studies 101
This is a two-part class, the purpose of which is to provide you with the tools necessary to develop your own unit studies course for either homeschool or classroom purposes. Part 1 walks you through the process of building your own unit study course in general terms. Part 2 applies the concepts discussed previously to the topic of baseball and gives you a variety of suggestions for creating a unit study that covers all the major subject areas. During this course, you will learn the purpose of a unit study, how to pick a suitable topic, how to find resources to support it, how to apply your chosen topic across subject areas, and how to research and plan a unit study. These are strategies you can use to build a unit study using any topic you like. To help you apply these concepts more specifically, Part 2 uses all the principles learned in Part I to build a unit study on baseball. You will learn how to turn the sport of baseball into a way to teach U.S. History, race relations in the U.S., Economics, Comparative Social Studies, Art, Science, Music, Math, and Language Arts. You will also learn some helpful strategies for developing a capstone activity: the Field Trip. | | | Vocabulary Building
Are you interested in building your vocabulary? Do you feel that your writing or your speaking vocabulary is below average? The purpose of Vocabulary Building is to beef up your everyday vocabulary with words that you could use in everyday conversation. A strong vocabulary will not only give you the tools to say and write exactly what you mean it can also help you on a job interview, communicate better with a doctor or your lawyer and certainly help you with school work. A good vocabulary makes you sound smarter, feel more assured and practically guarantees you'll be a better writer and speaker. The purpose of this vocabulary class is to beef up your everyday vocabulary with words that you could use in everyday conversation. The larger our vocabularies the more clearly we can communicate with others and understand what others are trying to communicate to us. This course will introduce some simple ways to learn new vocabulary words by practicing reading in context, by writing sentences using the words and by doing practice exercises and quizzes. The class is not a beginning or advanced vocabulary course. It's that in between course where so many people's vocabulary skills fit. So if you're interested in expanding your vocabulary skills in a self-paced, no stress format where an instructor actually reviews and corrects your sentence writing, why not give it a try? Enrich your life by enriching your vocabulary. | | | Essay Writing 101
Essays are a vital part of writing, both in academic circles and in many professions. Being able to write good essays is a rare ability and those that can demonstrate a mastery of this writing form will quickly distinguish themselves from those who write poorly. In school, this can be the difference between a good or bad grade; in industry, it can mean being passed over for a promotion, creating a safety hazard, or even limiting an applicant's prospective job pool. Learning to write good essays will boost academic performance in school and college, but will also be a valuable skill in today's increasingly competitive job market. Creating concise, informative, and compelling essays can form the basis of many careers, such as authoring non-fiction books, getting into print journalism, writing legal briefs, rendering judicial opinions, or just creating some persuasive advertising text for a business. The ability to write a good essay is a foundational block that can unlock numerous opportunities. This course will examine the nature, history, and structure of essays; the various types of essays; and provide a refresher course in English grammar, focusing on the parts of speech and rules for good syntax. Furthermore, examples will be provided of both good and poor writing, as well as common mistakes to avoid when creating an essay. When completed, this course will enable the student to better understand how good essays are written and how to go about writing them for academic or professional use. | | Education Evaluation, Research, and Statistics | | Educational Administration | | Educational Psychology | | Educational/instructional Media Design | | Elementary Education | | | Accountable-Responsible Children
Is your child hyperactive? Do they have a lazy streak, or no desire to learn? Maybe they can't understand the concept of good behavior? If you or your children are on special diets due to behavioral or learning disabilities, this course will help you learn to take your special needs, and build a firm foundation in the management and recovery of it. You can teach your child to be accountable for their actions and resume a responsible way of life. The course can also help the millions of parents who want a way to keep their kids off Ritalin and other drugs-for behavioral issues. The majority of Doctors in the world are treating these behaviors with Ritalin and other potent psycho stimulants. With long term life-threatening effects from its long-term use, care givers are finding it paramount to begin to treat the real problems, not just the symptoms of it with these drugs. This course is intended for parents and teachers to obtain information and download resources to use with children. It will use online activities which will help you child become responsible for their own disabilities. By implementing the logs and Health Journal within, your children can learn with a daily routine, and be responsible for their actions. You will be building an entire Journal, which will be a useful resource for years to come. This will fit in with any notebooking students too! | | Higher Education | | | Stress: A Self-Help Guide
Learn why stress affects you. Stress affects all of us on a day to day basis. How we deal with stress is an individual choice and is often left untreated. When stress builds in our lives, we tend to feel the physical and emotional affects. In this course we will learn why stress affects us, why fight or flight (the body's natural defense mechanism) occurs and the difference between acute and chronic stress. Learn what the treatments are, both traditional and non-traditional, who to see and what you can do for yourself. There are no pre-requisites for this class. Knowing that stress is a part of life, why not learn to be proactive, not reactive to life's challenges. | | Home Schooling | | | All About The Environment
The environment is everything around you. It makes up the world you live in. People's attitude can help or harm the environment. Not knowing how they can help is part of the problem. It is required that children know certain Environment Facts at home or for school. This course will meet those requirements. This course is written in simple layman terms, but more advanced facts are presented in this manner. The younger ones can learn right along with the older students. Using many different learning skills, in the form of games, printout lessons, and additional activities, we will show you how you can help protect your environment. | | | Dictionary/Thesaurus Skills
Every person, no matter what the curriculum, needs to know their Dictionary and Thesaurus Skills. These must be learned in order to achieve the basics of reading and writing . The skills taught in this course include, Synonyms, Homonyms, Compound Words, Word Definitions, Alphabetical order, Spelling, Adjectives, Verbs, Nouns and many other parts of speech. Each lesson could take a day or a week depending on your thoroughness. The lessons in this course are loaded with Educational Activities and FUN Learning! We have started with 15 core lessons and are adding more as we progressed, to keep the learning fresh. Each Class Lesson provides a logical method of breaking down the parts of speech and other information needed to learn Dictionary, Thesaurus, and Language Skills. The corresponding assignments will achieve the 'hands-on' approach of instruction', where we have loaded the course with over five dozen printouts, puzzles, games, and other teaching activities! Along the way, you will find Class polls and forum discussion, to see how others are learning from the class. There are over 60 related Net Links to learn from, and over two dozen References and Resources for Dictionaries, Thesaurus, Encyclopedias, media, books, and more! To complement your class lessons, there are seven or more self quizzes, online quizzes and tests, to verify your newly learned skills. ****As a special bonus, included in the course, there is a Science class on Plants and Botany, various History facts of the world, including Ancient Egypt and more, a Writing unit where sentence parts are used, and many more spelling and language lessons!**** | | | Introduction to Gardening
Does spring weather make you wish to get your hands dirty in the garden? Is your neighbor's garden the envy of your eye? Have you always wanted to start a garden but just were not sure how to start? The easiest way make this decision is to take a class that will guide you step by easy step through the process of deciding what kind of garden you wish to start, where to place it, how to be certain that the soil is ready and good for growing, how to know what to plant and where to plant it. Basic Gardening will take you from the basic plant parts, and why they are important all the way to the production of fruit. You will discover the importance of having good soil, and what that means, and how to correct it in your yard. The gardener's best friend is the composter, and the beginning gardener needs to understand just what composting is and why that is such an important skill. Becoming more aware of the ecology of our world and how we can work with it rather than against it is a very important lesson. You will also learn about plant hardiness and planting zones; about the most important date in a gardener's life: the date of the last spring frost. You will learn about plant propagation, the proper care of seedlings, and how to care for newly transplanted additions to your garden. You will even learn how to repel pests and attract butterflies and hummingbirds to your yard. Basic Gardening is a class to give the novice gardener all the basic information necessary to begin the most popular U.S. hobby to date: gardening. | | | Self Improvement Development Expo
The Self Improvement Development Expo. is a course designed to help people, help themselves. My course uses techniques that are down to earth and easy to understand. While the focus is motivation, my goal is self improvement. My goal is to inspire all people to live with a passion that will influence each and every aspect of their life. Simple training techniques that will result in a more effective lifestyle. Whether at home, work, or play, your presence should make a difference. Today, many people are being challenged in various areas of life. The family, the workplace, finances, and relationships, just to name a few. At times, life in general can easily present obstacles that are hard to overcome. Whether you are seeking professional or personal power, my course will aid in the process of positive growth transformation. Learn how to use the tools that are essential to your progress. Reach out and take the first step to solving life's challenges today! | | | Teach Library Skills 2
This course teaches you how to navigate the library easily, and with confidence. You will learn the system of shelving, book classifications, and all the other important components to library efficiency. We will go into depth on subjects like History, Science, Health, Math, Zoology and much more. In addition to the many learning skills in the course, with your enrollment, you will receive a free copy of our beginners course Learn How to Teach Library Skills. Remember, if you are a student age 13 or under, an adult must enroll you. This class will meet all the education requirements and eduation standards of the elementary student. | | International Education | | Literacy | | Mythology | | School Psychology | | Secondary Education | | Special Education | | | Autism 101
Autism Isn't… A result of inadequate parenting Nor is it a learning disability. And a diagnosis certainly needn't be viewed as a life long sentence to mediocrity, emptiness, dissatisfaction or lack of either fulfillment or productivity. Autism is plainly and simply a neurobiological condition (more specifically a neurodevelopmental disorder) that comes with lifelong challenges but also brings with it some fantastic lifelong opportunities for growth. Opportunities which are not only limited to the person who has the condition, but also for siblings and other family members, friends and supporters. Certainly, nobody has to be condemned to a less than first rate life because they are labeled in some way, or another, as being defective or less than they can be, solely because they are autistic. Yes, it can be frightening (particularly to a new parent) when a child is diagnosed with a condition that has no known cure and about which many doctors and researchers still disagree. And yes, it may be a different life than a parent would have envisaged. BUT there is much more than just hope, there are living breathing examples of autistic people who have achieved much and will continue to achieve do so, such as the widely acknowledged Dr Temple Grandin (college professor, sought after professional speaker and inventor). Famous people of the past who were very likely to have been in some way autistic, include such as Albert Einstein. So autism is not only treatable but can in many ways utilized and developed as a gift. This course will give you an insight into this condition (once considered very rare) which touches many more lives than people realize, or even care to admit. There is much reason for hope! | | | Educating and Understanding the Exceptional Child
All people, regardless of their limitations, can learn. This course presents insight and develops skills to help people with special needs reach their greatest personal potential. The overall goal is to directly enhance the functional skills and personal independence of people with these disabilities using proven and specialized training. In addition, various general topics related to this population are also presented. Functional skills across seven different domains of learning are presented. Experienced or novice instructors can benefit by learning specific techniques and lesson plans. Parents can benefit as well as the teaching techniques are presented in a straight forward manner. Upon concluding the course the student should acquire insight into various disorders, be able to give an assessment, use established lesson plans, create new person centered lessons and be able to objectively demonstrate where a person with special needs has grown from teaching efforts. This course creates a practical skill that is highly accountable and directly usable in teaching people with developmental disabilities. | | | Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders
This is an overview of autism spectrum disorders. The course is an examination of the psychological, physiological, social, and educational characteristics of individuals who have been identified as having autism, pervasive developmental disorder, Rett's disorder, Asperger's syndrome and childhood disintegrative disorder. By the end of this course, students will demonstrate knowledge and skills related to: The definition and characteristics of learners with autism spectrum disorders; causes and prevalence of autism; assessment and education placement options for individuals who are considered in need of special education services; and intervention. In addition, students will learn how to write instructional objectives, long-term goals, individualized education programs, and instructional plans for children with ASD. Core Lessons: a) Definition and Characteristics b) Causes and Prevalence c) Assessment and Placement d) Instructional and Behavioral Intervention e) How to Write Instructional Objectives for Children with ASD f) How to Write Long-Term Goals (Annual Goals) for Children with ASD g) How to Write Individualized Education Programs for Children with ASD h) How to Write Instructional Programs for Children with ASD | | | Special Education 101: Foundations, Purpose, & Challenges
Special Education 101 is the first in a series of relevant, innovative and dynamic courses developed and taught by a leading educator in this field. This course explains why people with disabilities deserve respect rather than pity in their quest for full engagement in school and post school life, why special education is mandated by policy and law to meet the education needs of students with disabilities, how its goals are affected by the nation's commitment to equalize educational opportunities for this group of learners, the revolutionary basis of these equal opportunity goals, why an equalized educational experience should empower students with disabilities to be self-determined at school and beyond, and how current practice falls far short of these equal rights expectations. This self-paced online class is ideal for teachers wanting to update their professional skills, classroom assistants seeking more knowledge about the field and parents trying to understand how best to argue for equal opportunities. Be informed and inspired without the hassle of commuting or matching a pre-determined schedule. If you are a well-disciplined and motivated learner, you will thrive in our instructor-led environment. | | | World Religions 101
World Religions 101 provides a clear and concise introduction to the major world religions. You'll learn about the people, places, practices and philosophies shaping today's events. Some religions might be familiar, some strange and some you may never have heard about but why not discover karma, nirvana, yin and yang and the Holy Trinity? Although many of us think of religion as a belief system practiced through faith, obedience, prayer and worship, you'll find that some religions are more than just a belief in a deity, but an entire philosophy and way of life. Explore the religions that have shaped history, civilizations and your next door neighbors views. You will learn about the founders, the history and essential teachings of each of these major religions: Hinduism, Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism, Islam, Confucianism, and Taoism, plus brief descriptions of other religions and religious practices. Why not join this self-paced course and learn about the diverse spiritual paths humanity has taken? Everyone is welcome! | | | Parent Advocacy in Special Education: Strategies, Supports and Quality Control
This course presents information to help parents empower themselves to effectively advocate for their children with disabilities and to monitor and improve the quality of the programs developed for children and youth with autism spectrum disorders. | | | Special Ed: Effective and Significant Approaches
This course presents educational approaches that are effective in establishing high rates of learning, building self-regulation skills, and increasing prospects for self-determination for children and youth with autism spectrum disorders. Since many of the lessons and assignments are to be completed with children and youth in school settings, students interested in enrolling in this course must have access to the classroom. Course Lessons: By the end of the course, the student will demonstrate knowledge and skills related to: A. Basic Concepts of Applied Behavior Analysis Instruction B. Early Speaker Behavior C. Curriculum for Establishing Listener Repertoires D. Behavior Increase and Decreased Principles E. Measurement F. Teachers as Scientific Decision Makers G. Self-Regulation H. Assessment of Self-Regulation I. Monitoring Adaptive Responding J. Teaching Choice-Making and Problems Solving during Self-Regulation K. Self-Determination L. What is Self-Determination? M. Assessing Self-Determination N. Teaching Self-determination Skills O. Opportunities for Self-Determination P. Encouraging Self-Determination in Daily Living. | | | Special Education: Foundations, Behavior, Curriculum, Instruction, and Evaluation
This course establishes the foundations for employing positive approaches in the treatment of people with developmental disabilities and autism spectrum disorders by covering the principles of equal opportunity and self-determination and their relationship to self-determined learning. This basis leads to prescriptions for self-determined learning and positive behaviors. The course covers: (a) approaches for dealing with challenging behavior (functional; behavior assessments; positive behaviors supports, and supportive instructional environments), (b) instruction methods (teaching self-regulation of inappropriate behavior, social behavior, and play; and the teaching of generalized self-regulation of independent work); (c) principles of curriculum design; (d) curriculum guides for self-determined learning (schedule following and self-monitoring; and self-regulation and self-determined learning); (e) school to work transition (generalization and adjustments during transition, transition programming, student-directed IEPs; (f) supported work (assessing workplace interests and opportunities, assessing and teaching cue-card use at work; teaching problem solving for adjustments at work; and (g) evaluation methods (daily progress evaluation; evaluations of self-determined learning, assessments of self-determination). | | Student Counseling | | | Behavior Management for Childcare Workers
Behavior Management for Residential Childcare Workers will give you practical, tested ways of controlling difficult behaviors. You can learn how to STOP bad behavior in its tracks; and--which is just as important--how to facilitate positive change in the lives of residents. Study with someone who has served as a houseparent, a counselor, a program director, and as an executive director of a child care agency and learn the difference between behavior management and behavior modification; how to use, not misuse power and authority; five basic principles of behavior management, including how behaviors can be overtly and covertly taught; how to change behaviors by changing antecedents, staff triggers, and environmental triggers. The STOP method of shared control is introduced; and students will learn how to recognize, reward, and reinforce good behavior. | | | Child Abuse Recognition, Investigation, and Protection
Preventing child abuse is everyone's responsibility. This includes law enforcement personnel, educational, medical personnel as well as housewives, friends, and neighbors. Child Abuse education is important so that they may recognize various aspects of child abuse, including neglect, sexual and physical abuse, and other forms of maltreatment. This course offers basic instruction for students to help them to understand the typical profiles of child abusers and the definitions of various forms and aspects of neglect and abuse. Repercussions for failure to report suspected neglect or child abuse of any form may be punishable by civil or criminal liabilities. Who is required to report child abuse as well as the guidelines and protocols for reporting are addressed in these lessons. Law-enforcement personnel are required to initiate investigations following jurisdictional procedure and protocol. Prosecutors are required to ensure that evidence is admissible in a court of law and that child abuse investigations are completed in a timely manner and as thoroughly as possible. Methods of interviewing children as well adults or suspects are included in this course. Education and child abuse law enforcement procedures, investigative techniques, filing report guidelines and how surveillance is used to find and charge a suspect are all parts of a child abuse investigation that require teamwork. Learn how to recognize forms of abuse and understand child abuse cases, from crime scene investigation and preserving evidence to charging sexual or physical abuse reports and interrogating a suspect. Preventing child abuse is everyone's responsibility – learn how to spot it and how to stop it. | | Teacher Education | | | Steps to Classroom Control
Classroom discipline can be a major problem for teachers. There are a number of methods teachers can use to maintain control in the classroom. This course will focus on what works and why. I learned most of this the hard way. Take my advice. This course will be helpful to new teachers, anyone planning to student teach, substitute teachers, and any other person who has to supervise a classroom. Methods learned will also be helpful to anyone who has to supervise a group of children in a non school setting such as Sunday School, Tutoring programs, etc. Though one lesson focuses on how to start the school year, the majority of the lessons include ideas and methods that can be implemented any time during the school year. | | Teaching English as a Second Language |
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