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| 9 Essential Skills for Classroom Management: The Love and Logic® Classroom (Live Lecture, PLU-approved) Instructor: Brenda Murphy |
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This course is for teachers, paraprofessionals, counselors, social workers, parents, and others who deal professionally and personally with challenging, defiant children. You will learn nine modules over a period of two days. These are: (1) Neutralizing Student Arguing, (2) Delaying Consequences, (3) Sharing Empathy, (4) The Recovery Process, (5) Developing Positive Teacher/Student Relationships, (6) Setting Limits with Enforceable Statements, (7) Using Choices to Prevent Power Struggles, (8) Quick & Easy Preventative Interventions, and (9) Guiding Students to Own and Solve Their Problems. Bring $12 to class for materials. 1PLU/1CEU View the instructor's website Fri. & Sat., June 20 & 21, 9:30am-3:30pm, 2 sessions/10 hrs., 1PLU/1CEU, $159 single or partners (partners must share the same household), #66153 Call 706-542-3537 or 1-800-811-6640 to request a PLU Prior Approval Form. To receive PLUs, you must complete and submit a Prior Approval Form before registering for the class. Online Registration Form |
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| Introduction to American Sign Language (ASL) (Live Lecture, PLU-approved) Instructor: Ashia R. James |
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You will be introduced to the basic ASL vocabulary, some finger-spelling, and ASL grammar, facial expressions and survival signs. With partners you will practice visual and receptive skill-building, finger-spelling using the manual alphabet, basic signs and numbers, and you will learn the syntax and grammar rules of ASL. The deaf/Deaf cultural differences will also be openly discussed. Open to students 16+. 1PLU/1.6 CEUs Mon., June 9-July 28, 6:30-8:30pm, 8 sessions/16 hrs., 1 PLU/1.6 CEUs, $159, #66219 Call 706-542-3537 or 1-800-811-6640 to request a PLU Prior Approval Form. To receive PLUs, you must complete and submit a Prior Approval Form before registering for the class. Online Registration Form |
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| General Spanish, Level 1 (Live
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Emphasis is on oral communication and easy word recognition. Discuss common conversational expressions and proper punctuation. Homework is assigned. 2 PLUs. To receive PLUs, you must complete and submit this Prior Approval Form before registering for the class. Instructor: Ghislaine Germain Tues. & Thurs., May 20-June 26, 6:30-8:30pm, 12 sessions/24 hrs., 2 PLUs/2.4 CEUs, $149, #66296 or Instructor: TBA Mon. & Thurs., July 7 - Aug. 14, 6-8pm, 12 sessions/24 hrs., 2 PLUs/2.4 CEUs, $149, #66297 Textbook: ¡Viva! Curriculum package, $80 Call 706-542-3537 or 1-800-811-6640 to request a Prior Approval Form. Online Registration Form |
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| Four-Week Teacher Education Courses (Online) |
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Click here for more details • Managing Difficult Kids in the Classroom, 1 PLU, $99, #47921 • Classroom Structure: Alleviating Behavior Problems, 1 PLU, $99, #47920 • Alternative Assessment Practices in the Classroom, 1 PLU, $99, #51209 • Fluency, 1 PLU, $99, #61441 • Post-School Transition for Students with Learning Difficulties, 1 PLU, $99, #61440 |
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| A To Z Grant Writing Instructor: Linda Vallejo |
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Learn how to raise needed funds by discovering how and where to look for potential funders who are good matches for your organization. Learn how to network, how to develop true partnerships with a variety of funders, how to organize a successful grant-writing campaign, and how to put together a complete proposal package. 2 PLUs. To receive PLUs, you must complete and submit this Prior Approval Form before registering for the class. To register, go to Education Online at: www.Ed2Go.com/uga Monthly Start Dates: May 21, June 18, July 16, & Aug. 20, 24 hrs., 2.4 CEUs, $139 |
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| Creative Classroom Instructor: Robin Sellers |
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Creativity will abound in your classroom as you tap into your students' hidden talents. Learn creative new approaches to learning labs, activities, exercises, assignments, field trips, and evaluation methods. Think beyond the textbook and challenge your students by making your classroom a creative classroom! 2 PLUs. To receive PLUs, you must complete and submit this Prior Approval Form before registering for the class. To register, go to Education Online at: www.Ed2Go.com/uga Monthly Start Dates: May 21, June 18, July 16, & Aug. 20, 24 hrs., 2.4 CEUs, $139 |
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| Differentiated Instruction in the Classroom | |
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This course is a must for teachers who often have to differentiate quickly,
and with a minimum of resources. 2 PLUs. To receive PLUs, you must complete and submit this Prior Approval Form before registering for the class. To register, go to Education Online at: www.Ed2Go.com/uga Monthly Start Dates: May 21, June 18, July 16, & Aug. 20, 24 hrs., 2.4 CEUs, $139 |
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| Get Assertive! Instructor: Vivian Harte |
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Are you tired of being intimidated and treated badly by others? Discover how you lose power when you talk and how to gain it back. Find out the secrets to defusing anger and avoiding criticism. Gain the skills to be assertive with family members, friends, bosses, co-workers, professionals and clerks. It's your turn to speak out! 2 PLUs. To receive PLUs, you must complete and submit this Prior Approval Form before registering for the class. To register, go to Education Online at: www.Ed2Go.com/uga Monthly Start Dates: May 21, June 18, July 16, & Aug. 20, 24 hrs., 2.4 CEUs, $139 |
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| Leadership Instructor: Lynne Morton |
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Leadership skills can help you gain the respect and admiration of others, while also allowing you to enjoy success in your career and more control over your destiny. Contrary to popular belief, leadership skills can be learned and developed. Even if you don't hold a leadership position, this course will teach you how to use the principles of great leaders to achieve success in almost every aspect of your daily life. 2 PLUs. To receive PLUs, you must complete and submit this Prior Approval Form before registering for the class. To register, go to Education Online at: www.Ed2Go.com/uga Monthly Start Dates: May 21, June 18, July 16, & Aug. 20, 24 hrs., 2.4 CEUs, $139 |
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| Solving Classroom Discipline Problems Instructor: James Thompson |
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Why do some teachers enjoy peaceful, orderly classrooms while others face daily discipline battles? Some teachers know the secrets to solving discipline problems. This course reveals those secrets and presents a step-by-step approach to effective, positive classroom discipline. 2 PLUs. To receive PLUs, you must complete and submit this Prior Approval Form before registering for the class. To register, go to Education Online at: www.Ed2Go.com/uga Monthly Start Dates: May 21, June 18, July 16, & Aug. 20, 24 hrs., 2.4 CEUs, $139 |
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| Survival Kit for New Teachers | |
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Provides all the time-tested tools, tips, and
tricks you need to make your early years
in the classroom a breeze. To receive PLUs, you must complete and submit this Prior Approval Form before registering for the class. To register, go to Education Online at: www.Ed2Go.com/uga Monthly Start Dates: May 21, June 18, July 16, & Aug. 20, 24 hrs., 2.4 CEUs, $139 |
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| Understanding Adolescents Instructor: Sonya Jodoin |
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In this course, an experienced social worker will help you gain a deep understanding and appreciation of your adolescent's development and behavior. You'll uncover the secrets of the adolescent mind and gain valuable information on how they think, how they feel, how their identities develop, and what steps you can take to ensure that you are well prepared to answer the challenges of the teens in your life. 2 PLUs. To receive PLUs, you must complete and submit this Prior Approval Form before registering for the class. To register, go to Education Online at: www.Ed2Go.com/uga Monthly Start Dates: May 21, June 18, July 16, & Aug. 20, 24 hrs., 2.4 CEUs, $139 |
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| Guided Reading: Strategies for the Differentiated Classroom | |
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2 PLUs. To receive PLUs, you must complete and submit this Prior Approval Form before registering for the class. To register, go to Education Online at: www.Ed2Go.com/uga Monthly Start Dates: May 21, June 18, July 16, & Aug. 20, 24 hrs., 2.4 CEUs, $139 |
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| Working Successfully With Learning Disabled Students | |
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2 PLUs. To receive PLUs, you must complete and submit this Prior Approval Form before registering for the class. To register, go to Education Online at: www.Ed2Go.com/uga Monthly Start Dates: May 21, June 18, July 16, & Aug. 20, 24 hrs., 2.4 CEUs, $139 |
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| Big Ideas in Little Books Instructor: Michael McMillan |
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This exciting program will show you how how to create and self-publish work books, lab manuals, booklets, activity kits, visual aids, manipulatives, and other powerful instructional aids. You'll also learn how to profit from your ideas by offering the products you develop for sale through catalogs, stores, and trade shows. 2 PLUs. To receive PLUs, you must complete and submit this Prior Approval Form before registering for the class. To register, go to Education Online at: www.Ed2Go.com/uga Monthly Start Dates: May 21, June 18, July 16, & Aug. 20, 24 hrs., 2.4 CEUs, $139 |
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| Ready, Set, Read! Instructor: Kris Wilson |
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Learn about how children learn to read and write. Become a powerful guide to literacy development when you work with young children. Gain confidence in your ability to support a child's literacy development. See how even the littlest events can be big steps in reading and writing success. 2 PLUs. To receive PLUs, you must complete and submit this Prior Approval Form before registering for the class. To register, go to Education Online at: www.Ed2Go.com/uga Monthly Start Dates: May 21, June 18, July 16, & Aug. 20, 24 hrs., 2.4 CEUs, $139 |
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| Writerrific®: Creativity Training for Writers Instructor: Eva Shaw |
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Banish writer's block forever with these tricks from the published writer's toolbox. If you have ever dreamed of hearing your writer's voice, this class will make it happen. 2 PLUs. To receive PLUs, you must complete and submit this Prior Approval Form before registering for the class. To register, go to Education Online at: www.Ed2Go.com/uga Monthly Start Dates: May 21, June 18, July 16, & Aug. 20, 24 hrs., 2.4 CEUs, $139 |
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| An Introduction to Teaching ESL/EFL | |
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2 PLUs. To receive PLUs, you must complete and submit this Prior Approval Form before registering for the class. To register, go to Education Online at: www.Ed2Go.com/uga Monthly Start Dates: May 21, June 18, July 16, & Aug. 20, 24 hrs., 2.4 CEUs, $139 |
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| Enhancing Language Development in Childhood Instructor: Kris Wilson |
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In this fun and user-friendly course for parents, teachers, and caregivers, you will discover how children learn to process language and how they become proficient speakers and thinkers. Enrich your child's life by stimulating his or her continued speech, brain, and language development in an enjoyable, age-appropriate, and natural way. 2 PLUs. To receive PLUs, you must complete and submit this Prior Approval Form before registering for the class. To register, go to Education Online at: www.Ed2Go.com/uga Monthly Start Dates: May 21, June 18, July 16, & Aug. 20, 24 hrs., 2.4 CEUs, $139 |
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| Speed Spanish I Instructor: Dan Mikels |
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This powerful course teaches six easy recipes that you can use to glue Spanish words together into sentences. Using these methods, you will be able to
engage in conversational Spanish in no time. 2 PLUs. To receive PLUs, you must complete and submit this Prior Approval Form before registering for the class. To register, go to Education Online at: www.Ed2Go.com/uga Monthly Start Dates: May 21, June 18, July 16, & Aug. 20, 24 hrs., 2.4 CEUs, $139 |
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| Speed Spanish II Instructor: Dan Mikels |
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Gain comfort in Spanish-language situations by learning even more clever new recipes that you can put to immediate use. When you've completed both this course and Speed Spanish I, you will be on your way to fluency! 2 PLUs.
To receive PLUs, you must complete and submit this Prior Approval Form before registering for the class. To register, go to Education Online at: www.Ed2Go.com/uga Monthly Start Dates: May 21, June 18, July 16, & Aug. 20, 24 hrs., 2.4 CEUs, $139 |
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| Speed Spanish III | |
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Part three of the popular course! 2 PLUs. To receive PLUs, you must complete and submit this Prior Approval Form before registering for the class. To register, go to Education Online at: www.Ed2Go.com/uga Monthly Start Dates: May 21, June 18, July 16, & Aug. 20, 24 hrs., 2.4 CEUs, $139 |
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| Creating Web Pages Instructor: Craig Power |
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Learn how to design, create, and post your very own site on the Web. Discover low-cost marketing techniques and search engine strategies. 2 PLUs. To receive PLUs, you must complete and submit this Prior Approval Form before registering for the class. To register, go to Education Online at: www.Ed2Go.com/uga Monthly Start Dates: May 21, June 18, July 16, & Aug. 20, 24 hrs., 2.4 CEUs, $139 |
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| Creating Web Pages II | |
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Become adept at using color, tables, and
frames to give your Web pages a more
polished and professional look, improved
navigation, and more organization.To receive PLUs, you must complete and submit this Prior Approval Form before registering for the class. To register, go to Education Online at: www.Ed2Go.com/uga Monthly Start Dates: May 21, June 18, July 16, & Aug. 20, 24 hrs., 2.4 CEUs, $139 |
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| Guiding Kids on the Internet Instructors: Christine Gee and Katherine Emmons |
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Work the Web with your kids! This essential course for teachers, leaders, and parents will give you the confidence you need for helping children get the best from the Internet. 2 PLUs. 2 PLUs. To receive PLUs, you must complete and submit this Prior Approval Form before registering for the class. To register, go to Education Online at: www.Ed2Go.com/uga Monthly Start Dates: May 21, June 18, July 16, & Aug. 20, 24 hrs., 2.4 CEUs, $139 |
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| Integrating Technology in the K-5 Classroom Instructor: Cindy Agnew |
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Discover the power and creativity that technology can bring to your classroom as we look at basic integration, subject-specific activities, and smart ways to make your integration seamless. Take your teaching to another level with these fun new ways to incorporate technology into your lesson plans. 2 PLUs. To receive PLUs, you must complete and submit this Prior Approval Form before registering for the class. To register, go to Education Online at: www.Ed2Go.com/uga Monthly Start Dates: May 21, June 18, July 16, & Aug. 20, 24 hrs., 2.4 CEUs, $139 |
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| Introduction to Microsoft Access 2003 Instructor: Craig Power |
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Learn to use this powerful and award-winning database to store, locate, print, and automate access to all kinds of information. 2 PLUs. To receive PLUs, you must complete and submit this Prior Approval Form before registering for the class. To register, go to Education Online at: www.Ed2Go.com/uga Monthly Start Dates: May 21, June 18, July 16, & Aug. 20, 24 hrs., 2.4 CEUs, $139 |
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| Intermediate Microsoft Access 2003 Instructor: Alan Simpson |
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In this hands-on, project-oriented course, learn how to build real-world databases. Master the secrets to planning and designing tables and to creating professional-looking forms, charts, and reports. Also discover how to easily extract the information you need with queries and swiftly automate time-consuming processes with queries and macros. 2 PLUs. To receive PLUs, you must complete and submit this Prior Approval Form before registering for the class. To register, go to Education Online at: www.Ed2Go.com/uga Monthly Start Dates: May 21, June 18, July 16, & Aug. 20, 24 hrs., 2.4 CEUs, $139 |
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| Microsoft Excel 2003 in the Classroom | |
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Discover how Excel can help you improve your effectiveness as a teacher. 2 PLUs. To receive PLUs, you must complete and submit this Prior Approval Form before registering for the class. To register, go to Education Online at: www.Ed2Go.com/uga Monthly Start Dates: May 21, June 18, July 16, & Aug. 20, 24 hrs., 2.4 CEUs, $139 |
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| Microsoft Word 2003 in the Classroom | |
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Harness the power of the most popular word processing program on the market. Become a more productive/creative teacher. 2 PLUs. To receive PLUs, you must complete and submit this Prior Approval Form before registering for the class. To register, go to Education Online at: www.Ed2Go.com/uga Monthly Start Dates: May 21, June 18, July 16, & Aug. 20, 24 hrs., 2.4 CEUs, $139 |
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| Microsoft PowerPoint 2003 in the Classroom Instructor: Tracy Loffer |
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This course will help you create captivating and attention-grabbing classroom presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint. You'll learn basic PowerPoint skills such as creating slides, using templates, inserting text, changing background colors, creating WordArt titles, and adding slide transitions. You'll also develop advanced skills such as inserting graphics, sound, and video, custom animations, timed transitions, and hyperlinks. 2 PLUs. To receive PLUs, you must complete and submit this Prior Approval Form before registering for the class. To register, go to Education Online at: www.Ed2Go.com/uga Monthly Start Dates: May 21, June 18, July 16, & Aug. 20, 24 hrs., 2.4 CEUs, $139 |
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| The Classroom Computer Instructor: Stacy Colwell |
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Discover how the classroom computer can ignite a desire for learning in your students!
You'll discover a wide variety of simple, field-tested techniques guaranteed to unleash the power of the computer throughout your curriculum. 2 PLUs. 2 PLUs. To receive PLUs, you must complete and submit this Prior Approval Form before registering for the class. To register, go to Education Online at: www.Ed2Go.com/uga Monthly Start Dates: May 21, June 18, July 16, & Aug. 20, 24 hrs., 2.4 CEUs, $139 |
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| Using the Internet in the Classroom Instructor: Robin Sellers |
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Harness the power of the Internet to make your textbooks and lessons come alive! Teach your students how to locate and evaluate Internet resources. Improve the caliber and amount of discussion through the use of e-mail and discussion boards. Learn how to safeguard your students and their personal information while they are using the Internet. The Internet can make teaching easier--this course will show you how. 2 PLUs. To receive PLUs, you must complete and submit this Prior Approval Form before registering for the class. To register, go to Education Online at: www.Ed2Go.com/uga Monthly Start Dates: May 21, June 18, July 16, & Aug. 20, 24 hrs., 2.4 CEUs, $139 |
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| Microsoft Word 2007 in the Classroom | |
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2 PLUs. To receive PLUs, you must complete and submit this Prior Approval Form before registering for the class. To register, go to Education Online at: www.Ed2Go.com/uga Monthly Start Dates: May 21, June 18, July 16, & Aug. 20, 24 hrs., 2.4 CEUs, $139 |
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| Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 | |
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2 PLUs. To receive PLUs, you must complete and submit this Prior Approval Form before registering for the class. To register, go to Education Online at: www.Ed2Go.com/uga Monthly Start Dates: May 21, June 18, July 16, & Aug. 20, 24 hrs., 2.4 CEUs, $139 |
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| Human Anatomy & Physiology Instructor: Holly Trimble |
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This course reviews basic chemistry, the human cell, and the anatomy of the organ systems and the jobs that they do. Learn how organ systems work together to allow us to process sensations, think, communicate, grow, move, reproduce, and stay alive. In addition, talk about different disorders, recent advances in medicine, and ways to take care of our bodies. 2 PLUs. To receive PLUs, you must complete and submit this Prior Approval Form before registering for the class. To register, go to Education Online at: www.Ed2Go.com/uga Monthly Start Dates: May 21, June 18, July 16, & Aug. 20, 24 hrs., 2.4 CEUs, $139 |
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| Teaching Science: Grades 4-6 | |
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Learn about the nature and history of science as well as how to help students in this age group grasp the scientific method. 2 PLUs. To receive PLUs, you must complete and submit this Prior Approval Form before registering for the class. To register, go to Education Online at: www.Ed2Go.com/uga Monthly Start Dates: May 21, June 18, July 16, & Aug. 20, 24 hrs., 2.4 CEUs, $139 |
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| Teaching Math: Grades 4-6 | |
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2 PLUs. To receive PLUs, you must complete and submit this Prior Approval Form before registering for the class. To register, go to Education Online at: www.Ed2Go.com/uga Monthly Start Dates: May 21, June 18, July 16, & Aug. 20, 24 hrs., 2.4 CEUs, $139 |
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