Reaching the Resistant Student

Description

Reaching the Resistant Learning
3 Graduate Level or In-service Credits/ 45 hours Instructor Jessica Corcoran, June 1-28, August 1-30, October 1-30, November 1-30, December 1-30, February 1-28, March 1-30, April 1-30, May 1-30, July 1-30

EDCI 649-037 Andrews University

Students who take this course will be guided through the process of reaching the resistant learner. School can present a challenge to some students and it is important as educators to obtain a toolbox of knowledge to reach, assist, and teach. Students in this course will have an opportunity to research different articles and videos about reaching resistant learners in their educational setting. Student’s in the course will learn how to make gains with resistant students through technology, classroom management, and proactive strategies. The course will explore self reflection skills for both the student and teacher. Individuals that take the course will have the opportunity to build on resources they currently utilize to meet the emotional needs of students. Course participants will come out of the class with techniques and strategies to improve on their current skill base. At the end of the course, student’s will create a presentation they can teach to others in the field about reaching resistant learners. A final presentation is designated to reflect on strategies, takeaways, and interventions moving forward to work with resistant students. All participants taking the course will work closely with the instructor to reflect and develop strategies to reach resistant learners. Google Meet availability is also an option.

This course is relevant to all who work in schools with children ages in both regular and special education settings. This course has been designed for all school administrators, regular and special education teachers (grades K-12 and ages 5 to 21), special area teachers (gym, art, music, technology) school psychologists, school counselors, guidance counselors, social workers, speech and language therapists or speech pathologists and occupational or physical therapists.