Whether you are new to teaching, transitioning from teaching children to teaching adults, or have been teaching adults for a long time, this course offers helpful ideas and techniques! Start Here, by Barbara Bruce, invites you to learn about Multiple Intelligences, Learning Hooks, Influential Factors, and more. The materials will focus on the context, setting, and process of teaching, including writing a mission statement for teaching and creating a sample lesson plan.
This Flexible Schedule version of the course lasts for four weeks. All materials will be open from the first day and learners will be able to work at their own speed throughout the month. Contact hours will be earned by viewing videos, and engaging with the instructor in Blackboard’s Discussion Board Questions, Journals, and Assignments. The instructor will respond to posts three days a week.
If you have any questions, please email the course leader at: revbethperry@gmail.com.
Learners are required to obtain this book: Start Here, by Barbara Bruce
This course has been approved by Discipleship Ministries as an advanced course in Lay Servant Ministries and qualifies for 10 contact house for Lay Speakers (equivalent 1 CEU).
This course is eligible for 1.0 CEU.
Quick Info:
Number of weeks: 4
Price: $105
CEUs: 1.0
Required books: Yes
Blackboard: Yes
Zoom: No
Certification or Series: Yes (Lay Servant Ministries)
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About the Instructor
Beth Perry graduated from Princeton Theological Seminary with an M.Div. in 1994 and has a bachelor’s degree in business from Elizabethtown College. She was ordained in the United Methodist Church and then had Privilege of Call in the United Church of Christ. In addition to decades of pastoral and chaplaincy experience, she has taught college religion, critical thinking, and sociology courses, and been a frequent guest preacher, public speaker, and church consultant. She was the Safe Sanctuary consultant for NYAC for five years, developed a digital Bible study, mentored seminary students, and served on numerous boards and committees. She has been an instructor with BeADisciple since 2010 and has been on staff since 2021 as support for BeADisciple instructors. She is the author of “Storytelling: Beyond the Sermon,” “Women Mystics in the Christian Tradition,” and “The Study: Spiritual Action in Daily Life.”
Past Students Said…
“This workshop confirmed some of my techniques of teaching learned over the years in public school, private tutoring and bible study facilitating. This workshop also added new (and probably better) techniques to try and a greater understanding of how the adult mind works.”
“Even though I am a college professor, this course really gave me some insight into different skills needed to teach adults (not college students) who would be taking Bible Study or similar courses through church. I really appreciated the new tools.”
“I learned how to better plan a class, to recognize and use different learning styles, and different approaches to scripture.”
“I felt that I really got something out of this course. Lots of concepts that were new to me were introduced and explained effectively. I really felt challenged by the assignments and enjoyed completing them. The interaction between students and between students and instructor was some of the best I have seen in an online course. Lots of support and suggestions were forthcoming and much appreciated.This was definitely a worthwhile experience.”
“I appreciated the instructor Beth’s constructive comments – encouraging, but also pushing me and other students a bit. I liked the mixture of assignments and the resources that Beth shared to expand our knowledge. I would recommend this course and this instructor to others. I thought the text was quite good. Thank you.”
“This was a wonderful class–just the right amount of content. It is a rigorous class, but not overwhelming. The book and other course materials, including the first week’s prayer prompts, will be useful for all my future teaching. The level of interaction between student and instructor and student and student was great.”
“The skills presented are applicable in almost any teaching situation. I enjoyed interactions with other students from around the country. The short videos that were included enhanced the ability to learn by directing attention to particular skills. I also like the way that we had one question specific to the course goals and one question that tied to the points presented. Beth is an excellent teacher!”
“I have been teaching for 40 years and I learned new approaches and practices that are very applicable and will improve my teaching methods and efficiency.”
“Highly recommend!”
