We all know that teaching on the big screen is nothing like teaching in real life. But fictional teachers often have talents and virtues that many real educators bring to their classrooms every day. Answer the questions below to see which imaginary teacher you’re most like.
Which subject would you prefer to teach?
What’s your ideal weekend?
What’s the hardest part of teaching?
What’s the best part of teaching?
If you weren’t a teacher, what would be your next choice?
John Keating | the English Teacher
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Glenn Holland | the Music Teacher
Following in Mr. Holland’s footsteps, learn how to incorporate music into any subject area or grade level in our professional development course Integrating Music Across Content Areas. In addition to this one, Advancement Courses offers more than 280 online, self-paced PD courses for both graduate and continuing education credit for your salary advancement or recertification needs.
Sharon Norbury | the Math Teacher
If you’re looking to bolster your Mathletes like Ms. Norbury, check out our professional development course Adding Relevance to Teaching Mathematics. You’ll get research-based strategies to promote mathematical inquiry and get your students motivated and excited about math. In addition to this course, Advancement Courses offers more than 280 online, self-paced PD courses for both graduate and continuing education credit for your salary advancement or recertification needs.
Lily Aldrin | the Elementary Teacher
If you want to get in touch with your inner Lily (the gentle teacher side, not the aggressive, slightly scary side), check out Arts Education for Early Learning and Emergent Literacy, a professional development course that helps you incorporate art principles into any subject area. In addition to this one, Advancement Courses offers more than 280 online, self-paced PD courses for both graduate and continuing education credit for your salary advancement or recertification needs.
Gabe Kotter | the High School Teacher
If, like Mr. Kotter, you find yourself teaching some challenging students, check out Supporting Students with Disruptive Behavior Disorder. This professional development course gives you research-based strategies and interventions to help you prevent and manage disruptive behaviors while maintaining a positive, productive learning environment. In addition to this one, Advancement Courses offers more than 280 online, self-paced PD courses for both graduate and continuing education credit for your salary advancement or recertification needs.