APPROVED TEACHER TRAINING COURSES NYS EDUCATION DEPT BUREAU OF PROPRIETARY SCHOOL SUPERVISION

The New York State Department of Education, Bureau of Proprietary School Supervision has approved the following courses for all proprietary school teachers.

Course 1 Basic Teaching Methods - This course provides a foundation of theory and practice in vocational education, focusing on the adult learner. It provides a model for teaching and materials that can be used in the classroom. The main topics include student-centered teaching, planning for success, using learning objectives, setting the best educational environment, methods of presentation, evaluating student progress and simplified record keeping.

Course 2 Advanced Classroom Management (You must have successfully completed Course 1 to take this course.) - This course teaches the latest theory, skills and application of classroom management techniques. Our students are provided proven strategies for dealing with the real-life problems, which arise in their classrooms. The main topics include understanding how people interact and communicate, positive teaching methods which support our student's self-esteem and drive to succeed, use of exact language in the classroom, classroom presentation techniques, dealing with issues of diversity and confidentiality and coping with difficult people.

Course 3 Becoming a More Effective Teacher (You must have successfully completed Course 1 to take this course.) - This course presents the latest and most effective methods of teaching and educational theory. The main topics include communication in the classroom, group dynamics, individualizing the curriculum, student-centered learning, mirroring the professional enviroment in the classroom and adult developmental and learning models (including Knowles Andragogy and a Comparison of Instructive, Cognitive and Constructive Teaching Models). A major project is required of each student.

Education and Training Associates provides all necessary materials, including pens and workbooks. The teachers need only bring a desire to learn and grow professionally.

You can attend our courses offered in Manhattan, Long Island, and Rochester.

CONTACT US for a catalog of courses in your area. OR You can have us come to your location to train your teachers.