1 semester credit

To optimize student achievement, effective teachers create learning environments that are engaging, supportive, and respectful, and that foster positive relationships with P–12 students and their families. Educators explore and implement strategies to motivate and engage students at the individual level to optimize learning. By reflecting on their current skills, analyzing current educational theories, and creating tools to support classroom management, educators gather additional resources to support increased student engagement and motivation and to build positive relationships in their educational settings.