Course designed by Jane E. Ayer, theology teacher at Notre Dame Academy and former Director of Religious Education for the Archdiocese of Boston Catholic Schools Office. Video features Dr. Thomas H. Groome and master teachers; articles by Jane E. Ayer and Melinda Brown Donovan.

Focused on the elementary and junior high catechist and religious educator, this course explores teaching as a vocation, the various types of learners, and different approaches to presenting religious education material. It is not dependent on any catechetical textbook series.

Currently Enrolling:

July 31 - August 28

(Site opens July 24 and closes September 3)

***Registration closes July 26 or when filled to capacity

5-week course

Special Features
This course includes:

• 2 articles by Jane E. Ayer; 1 article by Melinda Brown Donovan
• Handouts by Dr. Thomas H. Groome to accompany his video; handout by Jane E. Ayer, "Guided Meditation for Children"
• 3 videos with presentations by Dr. Thomas H. Groome or Dr. Thomas H. Groome in conversation with master religious educators
• Text transcripts of each featured video
• PowerPoint presentation on multiple intelligences and religious education designed by Jane E. Ayer
• Weekly study guide with questions for reflection and discussion
• A "town meeting" forum where participants can meet and socialize
• Those who actively participate receive a certificate of active participation for the course. 
  

All C21 Online courses and workshops include these features:

• Participants have access 24 hours/7 days a week to the course's password protected web site.
• Each participant belongs to a small community for conversation and faith sharing guided by a facilitator.
• Site is open to participants at least one week before and one week after the course.
• An orientation in how to navigate the web site is always available.
• Technical assistance is easy to contact and prompt in returning a message.

Topics
Week 1: Teaching as a Vocation and Modeling Jesus' Pedagogy
Week 2: Pedagogical Models and Being a Reflective Teacher
Week 3: Honoring the Senses and the Theory of Multiple Intelligences
Week 4: Creating Sacred Space and Ways of Praying

Additional Materials Needed
All materials provided in the course.

Time Commitment
A participant can expect to spend an average of approximately 3-4 hours each week. This commitment includes both the assigned reading and interaction online.

Fee: $85

Content Scholar: Jane E. Ayer, Dr. Thomas H. Groome, Melinda Brown Donovan