Teach Different With Essential Questions

Dan Fouts
$497.00
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COURSE DESCRIPTION

In this online, self-paced course, you will learn a 3-Step conversation technique that will help you make what you are already teaching more interesting.  Start brainstorming now what part of your curriculum you want to make more interesting and we will help you make three of your favorite lessons unforgettable.  Bring your imagination and an open mind!

ABOUT THE COURSE

  • This course is approved for 3 graduate credits through Adams State University.
  • Builds Teacher Capacity In Making Essential Questions And Sparking Unforgettable Classroom Discussions
  • Useful For All Student Ages And Teaching Disciplines
  • Covers ELA Common Core Anchor Standards For Speaking And Listening:  CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.SL.1,2,3
  • Aligned To College, Career And Civic Life (C3) Framework’s Dimensions
  • Taught By Free-Thinking Veteran Educators
  • Self Paced: ​​Start Within 60 Days Of Sign Up And Take Up To 12 Weeks To Finish
  • Completely Online, No Textbooks

COURSE ACTIVITIES

  • Establish claims from complex texts
  • Develop counterclaims to assertions of truth
  • Create essential questions tied to primary sources
  • Integrate essential questions into your teaching practices

View the syllabus for Teach Different with Essential Questions here.

Course Features

  • Lectures 7
  • Quizzes 3
  • Skill level All levels
  • Language English
  • Students 31
  • Assessments Yes
Dan Fouts
    Since 1993, Dan has taught AP government, philosophy and US history in the Chicagoland area. He attained an undergraduate degree in political science and philosophy from Bradley University, as well as a M.S. in education and social policy from Northwestern University. Dan has served as a member of the committee on pre-collegiate instruction in philosophy through the American Philosophical Association from 2012-2016. Additionally, he has presented at several National Council for the Social Studies national conferences and has instructed online courses since 2004 through Aurora, Quincy and Adams State University. His passion is teaching teachers how to create and use essential questions in their classrooms. Dan also manages a SocratesQuestions blog which showcases lessons and strategies aligned to inquiry-based instruction.
    $497.00