This course consists of 18 video lectures and an expected completion time of 2 hours, which includes video time and individual work via provided activities and challenges. A certificate of completion will be provided after you have completed all lectures.
About This Course
Everyone knows The Grid Method Mastery Learning Framework is changing classrooms around the world - but what does it look like at the Elementary Level? Don't wait to schedule the Team to pop into your classroom during a team visit! Get ahead of the game by exploring a course dedicated to answering your elementary questions today! Amanda & Rae will review common mistakes, mastery learning best practices, the essential questions, and the communication strategy to ensure you and your student's success!
Within this course, you will learn how to:
- Manipulate Grid Method essentials in an Elementary setting.
- Manage routines in an Elementary setting.
- Communicate changes effectively with Elementary families and administrators.
Included in this course
- 18 Video Lectures.
- Official Certificate of Completion.
- Digital Badge to show off your awesomeness.
Your Instructor
ABOUT AMANDA BOLON
Amanda Bolon is the Community Relations Manager for the Teach Better Team and a full time Primary Educator.
From the time she was in kindergarten, Amanda dreamed of being a teacher. She decided that Marietta College would be the place to become the educator she had dreamed of. Amanda graduated from Marietta College in 2012 with a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Reading Endorsement, and Teacher Leadership Certificate.
Amanda spent her first four years teaching in a Kindergarten classroom. After a switch to second grade, Amanda realized that she wanted to be better for her students and colleagues. Amanda connected with the Teach Better Team and began implementing The Grid Method in her classroom. Four years later, Amanda's classroom has been transformed into a student-centered, self-paced learning environment.
Through her position as Community Relations Manager for the Teach Better Team, Amanda has been fortunate to help champion those in education for all that they do to be better every single day. She has also presented at Teach Better Conference 2019, as well as school districts, on her success with The Grid Method in a primary classroom.
ABOUT RAE HUGHART
Rae Hughart is the CXO for the Teach Better Team, Executive Director of the Association of Illinois Middle-Grade Schools, TEDx Speaker, Educator, and author of “Teachers Deserve It” and “Teach Better” books.
Growing up with IEP support after being diagnosed SLD in Reading, Writing, and Math, Rae has worked with other educators and districts on designing mastery learning classrooms nationwide to reach all learners.
Rae continues to facilitate rich discussions with educators around mastering personalized learning, providing targeted student-focused feedback, and the impact of incorporating purpose into student daily learning. Through building partnerships with local businesses, Rae continues to support educators in designing dynamic, impactful, effective, and connected content - showing the impact of teaching beyond the four walls of a classroom and altering a community into an authentic resource for developing leaders.
After being inducted into The Illinois State University Hall of Fame in 2017, Rae was awarded the 2018 First Place Henry Ford Teacher Innovator Award for her innovative educational impact through the Teach Further Model. In 2021, Rae Hughart presented on the TEDx stage challenging educators, students, and community members to consider progressive, data supported practices to further 21st century learners.
TEDx Talk: TeachBetter.com/TEDxRaeHughart
During this course, you will learn how to:
Manipulate Grid Method essentials in an Elementary setting.
Manage routines in an Elementary setting.
Communicate changes effectively with Elementary families and administrators.
Included in this course:
18 Video Lectures.
Official Certificate of Completion.
Digital Badge to show off your awesomeness.
Course Curriculum
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Start(3.0) How to Organize an Elementary Grid Classroom (3:43)
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Start(3.1) How to Organize Your Routines in an Elementary Classroom (4:35)
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Start(3.15) Challenge - How to Organize Your Routines in an Elementary Classroom (3:00)
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Start(3.2) How to Physically Set up Your Elementary Classroom (4:50)
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Start(3.3) How to Manage Multiple Subjects in an Elementary Classroom (4:50)