Does it seem that it is becoming harder and harder to get kids interested and engaged in learning? As educators, do we sometimes feel that our obsession with high stakes testing has sapped the joy out of learning? In Most Likely to Succeed, the authors not only point out where we have gone wrong, but also present a number of individuals and institutions that understand the importance of bringing joy and a creative approach back to teaching. These promising approaches focus more on teaching cognitive and social skills, rather than rote memorization. They focus on building character, rather than simply test preparation. They focus on self-discovery, rather than fit everyone into the same mold. This book gives educators a sense of hope and permission to do what we have always known to be best; bring joy and a passion for learning back to the classroom.

This course renews annually and is ongoing

This course is offered by Teacher Study.  You will register for the course via the external link provided.  The fee for the course is $175.00 The clock hours are sponsored by ESD 112.  

1) Purchase and read Most Likely to Succeed, Preparing Our Kids for the Innovation Era,

by Tony Wagner and Ted Dintersmith

You can find this book at amazon.com or your favorite bookstore.

2) Write complete answers to all of the questions on the Book Study Handout. The handout is provided to you after registration is completed.

3) Students will write a 5 page paper focusing on three individuals, programs or institutions that are having success in preparing kids for the innovation era, and discuss ways they can incorporate these innovative approaches into their classroom settings.