Teaching Respect and Tolerance Today

Course Description: Do you think about or are concerned with respect or lack of it in your school or classroom?  For many different reasons, our classrooms, hallways, and cafeterias are not as happy and respectful as they used to be.  This course is designed for teachers who are looking to rediscover strategies and initiatives for addressing behaviors in their classrooms and schools.  This course begins by delving into different types of respect where teachers will learn how to proactively approach a variety of behaviors.  Educators will learn how to address bullying, so that students’ social and emotional needs are addressed.  Teachers will research ways of regulating and resolving a variety of intense and heavy emotions in their students and classrooms.  This course will specifically address research-based approaches to tolerance and respect, bullying prevention, including the establishment of classroom rules and expectations, teaching communication skills and tolerance recognition strategies.  By the end of this course educators will help students understand the importance of respect and tolerance overall.  This course is a must for all educators levels K-12.

Instructor:  Kim Kittredge

kkittredgeliips@gmail.com

3 credits – In service Course (45 Hours)