Energize Your Environment!

EDUC 659D or PE 659D

This course qualifies for 2 semester hours

of either EDUC or PE graduate credits.

Credits earned are through Augustana College, Sioux Falls, SD.  Augustana College is fully accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education.  (NCATE) and the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

In this course you will...

• Acquire proven methods that will boost morale, achievement, and student success.
• Learn how to actively involve students in productive interactions that will have a strong and lasting impact on their behavior.
• Be exposed to brain research-based teaching techniques for improving learning, achievement, and academic performance, even with students who have a history of failure and poor test scores.
• Learn about the effectiveness of creating laughter and humor in your setting.
• Discover how to use movement in the classroom to keep kids focused, excited, enthusiastic, and ready to learn.
• Be exposed to games, ice breakers, energizers, and team building exercises that will make your classroom an exciting, enriching place to be.
• Learn actual tips on how to motivate today’s student athletes.
• Be exposed to proven methods that will strengthen your communication and motivational skills.
• Discover practical ways to build confidence and self-esteem.
• Learn first hand tips and proven strategies to decrease the number of unmotivated, underachieving students.
• Be exposed to simple, practical activities that will create an environment of trust, understanding , and teamwork.
• Learn how to put fun back into working with kids!

Course Description: 

Energize Your Environment is packed with innovative and practical ideas that will motivate your students and ensure an unforgettable learning experience. In this unique course, you will learn how to activate a new level of student energy and enthusiasm that will improve student performance and enhance the spirit of teamwork that is so essential for creating a safe, threat-free environment where all can learn. Discover how to use games, humor, team-building exercises, ice breakers and energizers to keep kids focused, enthusiastic and excited to learn. Find out why livening up your classroom environment boosts morale, academic performance, and student success even with students who have a history of failure and poor test scores. Discover proven methods that will improve both your communication and motivational skills. Whether you are an elementary school teacher, a coach or a high school instructor, the practical methods and effective strategies provided in this course will infuse your teaching with energy and a renewed sense of purpose. Let Energize Your Environment become your secret weapon for student success.

Single Registration:  $295

Group Discount Registration:  $280

(2-8 people per group)