Reasonable Teaching: The 13x4 to Master The Art of Teaching
Learn effective teaching strategies with the 9x4 method. Focus on one skill at a time for better student learning. Improve your classroom today!
Course Content
Reasonable Teaching: The 13x4 to Master The Art of Teaching is an all-levels Udemy course taught by Tom Cassidy. It runs 2h 51m, is taught in English, and includes a certificate of completion. Learners rate it 4.5 out of 5 from 289 reviews, with 9,642 students enrolled. It is a paid course, last updated November 2014.
Unlock Your Potential: A Framework for Exceptional Teaching
This course offers a powerful framework to cultivate the qualities of truly exceptional teaching. Based on Tom Cassidy's Reason-Ability series, it provides a structured approach to professional growth, drawing on meta-studies of high-impact educators and years of research using the 4Matrix system (2005-2012).
What Makes a Great Teacher?
Research consistently identifies key characteristics of exceptional teaching. This course translates those findings into an actionable, step-by-step system.
The 9x4 Method: A Proven Approach
The core of this course is the 9x4 framework, a customized adaptation of the 13x4 model for education. It focuses on developing 9 broad characteristics of exceptional teaching – encompassing both beliefs and actions.
How it Works:
- Focus on One Thing: You'll concentrate on developing just one characteristic each week. This targeted approach maximizes impact and avoids feeling overwhelmed.
- 9-Week Cycle: Each characteristic is explored over a 9-week period.
- Repeat & Refine: Complete the cycle four times (36 weeks – aligning perfectly with the academic year) to build a robust foundation of exceptional teaching practices.
The Power of "One Thing at a Time"
The principle of focusing on one skill at a time isn't new. Benjamin Franklin famously used a similar system to master his character. It's often referred to as the "Franklin 13" (or Franklin's Thirteen Virtues), stemming from his goal of developing 13 virtues over 52 weeks. This course adapts that powerful concept for educators.
Key Benefits:
- Structured Professional Development: A clear, organized path for continuous improvement.
- Actionable Insights: Practical strategies you can implement immediately.
- Data-Driven Approach: Based on research and proven methodologies.
- Sustainable Growth: A long-term framework for ongoing development.
This course is designed to help you become a more effective, impactful, and inspiring educator.
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