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In this course, Robyn Burlew (upper school and academic head at the Veritas School in Richmond, VA) shares her accumulated wisdom and practical insights into what it means to be an effective classical educator. While Robyn understands the philosophical and historical elements of classical education, she excels at practical planning, assessment, and execution in real classrooms with real students. Those teachers yearning for practical, hands-on guidance in teaching methods, classroom cultivation, testing and assessment, and effective planning will find this course truly essential. In particular, we recommend this course to new or relatively new teachers. Ideally, we think it would be fruitful for small groups of educators to take this course together and discuss each presentation, week by week.
Robyn’s recorded presentations are clear, pithy, precise, and practical. You will also enjoy her conversations with Dr. Christopher Perrin, which follow each presentation. In these discussions, she often goes into further depth and detail, sharing examples and anecdotes that further illumine her advice and counsel.
Instructional Hours: 5.85, CEU Credits: 1
- Course Introduction
- Lesson 1: Foundational Principles: What Is an Effective Teacher?
- Discussion 1
- Lesson 2: Aiming at Human Flourishing with Side Effects
- Discussion 2
- Lesson 3: Meaningful Planning: Aiming at the Right Targets
- Discussion 3
- Lesson 4: Meaningful Assignments
- Discussion 4
- Lesson 5: Meaningful Assessments
- Discussion 5
- Lesson 6: Meaningful and Effective Classrooms
- Discussion 6

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 1 certification.
Lessons

Essentials of Effective Teaching: Course Introduction
Preview
Lesson 1: Foundational Principles
Preview
Discussion 1: The Teacher and Healthy Relationships
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Lesson 2: Aiming at Human Flourishing
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Discussion 2: Aiming at the Right Targets
Discussion 2: Aiming at the Right Targets Please sign up for the course before starting the lesson.

Lesson 3: Meaningful Planning
Lesson 3: Meaningful Planning Please sign up for the course before starting the lesson.

Discussion 3: Meaningful Planning
Discussion 3: Meaningful Planning Please sign up for the course before starting the lesson.

Lesson 4: Meaningful Assignments
Lesson 4: Meaningful Assignments Please sign up for the course before starting the lesson.

Discussion 4: Meaningful Assignments
Discussion 4: Meaningful Assignments Please sign up for the course before starting the lesson.

Lesson 5: Meaningful Assessments
Lesson 5: Meaningful Assessments Please sign up for the course before starting the lesson.

Discussion 5: Meaningful Assessments
Discussion 5: Meaningful Assessments Please sign up for the course before starting the lesson.

Lesson 6: Meaningful and Effective Classrooms
Lesson 6: Meaningful and Effective Classrooms Please sign up for the course before starting the lesson.

Discussion 6: Classroom Culture, Practice, and Delivery
Discussion 6: Classroom Culture, Practice, and Delivery Please sign up for the course before starting the lesson.

End of Course Test
End of Course Test Please sign up for the course before starting the lesson.