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Basic Course: $45.00
with Certificate & CEUs: $70.00
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Continuing Education Units (CEU)
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Course Description



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

 

This course offers 1.0 CEUs upon successful completion. You may take this online course with or without CEU documentation. An online and hard-copy Certificate of Course Completion displaying your coursework and CEUs earned is included with the CEU Option. We also offer an expedited Transcript Service for sending your accomplishments to a third party.

Course Lessons

  1. Terminology in the World of Education - Lets discuss how we get comfortable using ed-speak. We will explore which words are used to explain how teachers teach and students learn.
  2. Key Ideas in the Field of Education - Groups of educators decide which key ideas to focus on each year. The federal and state education departments usually stress the importance of a few issues. Find out what topics are hot right now.
  3. Knowledge in a Complex System - This lesson will explore how educators are growing and coming together to gain as much knowledge of the field of education as they can.
  4. School Districts - How are school districts different? In this lesson, we begin to explore how the people can influence the district and how the type of district can also impact its culture.
  5. Teaching Methods - In this lesson we will explore some teaching methods and how they are different from one another. Why do teachers choose to use different methods to instruct students?
  6. Certification - Learn about the process to getting certified as a classroom teacher in New York State. We will begin to research the requirements in your state and examine how you can get certified to teach.
  7. Resumes and Cover Letters - In this lesson we will discuss how to format resumes and cover letters. We will explore examples of varying styles and techniques to grab an employer's attention.
  8. Applying for a Position - Learn how to research vacancies to find out if they are the right job for you. What steps should you follow to submit your application?
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Additional Information

Course Title : Education Basics
CEU Value : (Continuing Education Units)
Course Number : 32564
Course Type : College Level
Course URL : http://teaching.onlineclasses.com
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Instructor : Kristine Cucinello
Syllabus : View Syllabus
Duration : Continuous: Enroll anytime!
Course Fee :
Basic Course: $45.00
with CEUs & Certificate: $70.00
NOT FOR COLLEGE CREDIT
This is a non-credit course, and is provided for your personal enrichment. This course is not intended to be a substitute for any state, government, licensing, or educational requirements.
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