While it remains challenging to allocate time to such courses while also working full time, it was well worth it to see how this course played out. It helped sharpen skills, and also echoed much of the research and practice to which I adhere... and seeing it within such a course is meaningful.
Thank you for your help through the course, it was truly invaluable in completing my summative assignments. With your advice, and a reality check, taking my time through each chapter was very insightful and had me genuinely interested in the content. All that to say, thanks again.
Peyton B., Bay District Schools
I used the Anticipation Guide/KWL and it was like a Light went off in my student's brain. They were able for the first time to link all four chapters of this module together. I felt so proud! I usually do these things but didn't know the name and the structured way of doing it. Now, the class flows more smoothly and students participate more. You have activated what I have always wanted to do to improve comprehension.
Dawn M., Charlotte County Schools
I wanted to share this with you just because I feel it is important to understand how much independant self-paced programs are to teachers. Trust me, no one likes to pay for a course you can get for free and do at least 95% less work in to pass. But I prefer this than to sit for hours in a course.....doing much of nothing.
It's only been about a week, but I am seeing somewhat of a difference when I've required more reading on the students. I plan to continue this method.
Thank you for all of your support! I am grateful for your understanding, kindness, and patience. I am so impressed with you and Beacon.
I started my teaching career in kindergarten and learned a lot about reading but I've been teaching math and science in upper grades for the last several years so I've been away from a lot of this for a little while. Being required to take this course last minute has been stressful and your feedback has been very, very helpful and alleviated a little bit of that stress. Thank you greatly for taking your time to give thorough feedback and being specific about the requirements so I understand the adjustments necessary and learn what I need to learn from the course.
Bridget S., Broward County Schools
I have learned a lot (tons) in this course and have a binder and a flash drive filled with all of the useful content, materials, videos, examples, scenarios, templates, etc.
Thank you for being so positive in your responses to the submissions, you have no idea how much that helps with doing the work. It's a good reminder when we teach our students that a little encouragement can really help the student work harder and feel valued. I have felt valued by your input and I will check to see if I need to resubmit any of the summates.