
Effective Grammar School Teaching and Leadership
with Lori Jill KeelerWelcome!
This course is a must-take course for both grammar school teachers and grammar school leaders. In this course, master grammar school educator and principal Lori Jill Keeler blends her knowledge and insights into the classical tradition of education with practical counsel on how grammar school teachers can plan and teach with excellence, shepherd the hearts of children, and create dynamic yet peaceful classrooms. She also harmonizes classical principles of education with modern research on the brain, and makes practical suggestions for how to wholly engage every student when teaching. Lori Jill offers her insights on how to lead and mentor other teachers, and how to provide overall leadership to a classical grammar school. Lori Jill has been a classical educator and principal for almost 15 years and is a regular speaker and trainer at annual conferences and other gatherings.
Teachers taking this course will also enjoy hearing Lori Jill’s insights and passion for education in the recorded conversations with Dr. Christopher Perrin.
Instructional Hours: 9.03, CEU Credits: 1.67
- Lesson 1: Building on a Strong Foundation
- Lesson 2: Teaching with Excellence in the Grammar School
- Lesson 3: Classroom Management Conducive to Learning
- Lesson 4: Shepherding the Grammar School Student’s Heart
- Lesson 5: Partnering with Parents
- Lesson 6: Developing a Growth Mind-Set
- Lesson 7: More Effective Lesson Planning
- Lesson 8: Teaching Reading in the Grammar School (Part 1)
- Lesson 9: Teaching Reading in the Grammar School (Part 2)
- Lesson 10: Total Participation Techniques
- Lesson 11: Teaching with the Brain in Mind
- Lesson 12: Building a Culture of Learning in the Grammar School
- Discussion 1: Lori Jill’s Journey into Classical Education
- Discussion 2: What Makes a Great Grammar School Teacher?
- Discussion 3: How to Develop a Great Grammar School

- Shepherding a Child’s Heart by Tedd Tripp
- Teaching Redemptively by Donovan L. Graham
- Give Them Grace by Elyse Fitzpatrick and Jessica Thompson
- Mindset by Carol S. Dweck
- Total Participation Techniques by Persida and William Himmele
- How the Brain Learns by David Sousa
- Why Don’t Students Like School? by Daniel Willingham
To obtain a certification credit for this course, simply complete each presentation lesson or discussion in the course (by marking it complete or by taking the quiz) and then also take the certification test at the end of the course. The quizzes are designed to ensure that you have understood the essential content of each presentation, and they can be taken more than once if necessary. The cumulative certification test at the end of the course is given as a pass/fail test and requires that you upload one or more essays demonstrating your understanding of the course. (Please note that essays are simply evaluated by word count.) When you have completed the course, a certificate that you can print or email will become available within “My Courses” (accessible under “Courses” in the main menu when you are signed in as an active subscriber).
We recommend previewing the essay question within the end of course test before starting the course. This will help in guiding your note taking as you progress through the course. Please allow approximately 2 weeks for essay submissions to be reviewed.
By taking the course for certification credit, you also will be on your way to obtaining a Level 2 certification.
Lessons

Lesson 1: Building on a Strong Foundation
Preview
Lesson 2: Teaching with Excellence in the Grammar School
Lesson 2: Teaching with Excellence in the Grammar School Please sign up for the course before starting the lesson.

Lesson 3: Classroom Management Conducive to Learning
Lesson 3: Classroom Management Conducive to Learning Please sign up for the course before starting the lesson.

Lesson 4: Shepherding the Grammar School Student’s Heart
Preview
Lesson 5: Partnering with Parents
Lesson 5: Partnering with Parents Please sign up for the course before starting the lesson.

Lesson 6: Developing a Growth Mind-Set
Lesson 6: Developing a Growth Mind-Set Please sign up for the course before starting the lesson.

Lesson 7: More Effective Lesson Planning
Lesson 7: More Effective Lesson Planning Please sign up for the course before starting the lesson.

Lesson 8: Teaching Reading in the Grammar School (Part 1)
Lesson 8: Teaching Reading in the Grammar School (Part 1) Please sign up for the course before starting the lesson.

Lesson 9: Teaching Reading in the Grammar School (Part 2)
Lesson 9: Teaching Reading in the Grammar School (Part 2) Please sign up for the course before starting the lesson.

Lesson 10: Total Participation Techniques
Lesson 10: Total Participation Techniques Please sign up for the course before starting the lesson.

Lesson 11: Teaching with the Brain in Mind
Lesson 11: Teaching with the Brain in Mind Please sign up for the course before starting the lesson.

Lesson 12: Building a Culture of Learning in a Grammar School
Lesson 12: Building a Culture of Learning in a Grammar School Please sign up for the course before starting the lesson.

Discussion 1: Lori Jill’s Journey into Classical Education
Discussion 1: Lori Jill’s Journey into Classical Education Please sign up for the course before starting the lesson.

Discussion 2: What Makes a Great Grammar School Teacher?
Discussion 2: What Makes a Great Grammar School Teacher? Please sign up for the course before starting the lesson.

Discussion 3: How to Develop a Great Grammar School
Discussion 3: How to Develop a Great Grammar School Please sign up for the course before starting the lesson.

End of Course Test: Effective Grammar School Teaching and Leadership
End of Course Test: Effective Grammar School Teaching and Leadership Please sign up for the course before starting the lesson.