NJCTL online courses in physics, chemistry, mathematics, and computer science can be taken at your own convenience. Whether you want to build your teaching skills and content knowledge, learn a new subject, or prepare to teach AP courses, we have a class for you.
Content courses use an online version of the same classroom pedagogy as our courses for students. Asynchronous virtual constructivism,
the online version of social constructivism, helps ensure an effective, learner-directed process by weaving together short,
direct instruction videos with formative assessment questions. Each question is followed by immediate feedback and the opportunity to watch a video solution of that problem being solved.
All courses are divided into modules with online quizzes,
virtual labs that enable laboratory investigations via simulations, and, finally, virtually proctored tests that can be taken anytime, anywhere.
Praxis Prep courses include modules aligned to each content category of the test. Each contain problem solving notebooks, with embedded review;
mastery questions with solutions; a discussion board, moderated by certified instructors; and a unit test. The final module includes two full-length, Praxis-style tests.
Field Experience courses are based on a clinical supervision model that supports continual improvement of classroom policies and practices. Teachers submit reflections on the
implementation and effectiveness of their policies, as well as videos of their classroom practice. Ongoing dialog with an NJCTL coach provides the support to improve on both.
This non-evaluative feedback model helps improve teaching without pressure.
Teaching Methods course shows how to use research-proven approaches to create a highly effective and welcoming learning environment.
Pedagogy topics include social constructivism; meta-cognition; differentiation; and meeting the needs of English language learners.
Policy topics include grading based on mastery; why homework should not be graded; and providing retests to promote continuous improvement."
For more information on NJCTL policies and procedures, see the NJCTL Graduate Student Handbook and Program Guide. read more...
Physics
Learning & Teaching Algebra-Based Physics: Mechanics PHYS6642 $495 (3 credits)
Learning & Teaching Algebra-Based Physics: Electricity & Magnetism PHYS6643 $495 (3 credits)
Learning & Teaching Algebra-Based Physics: Modern Physics PHYS6646 $495 (3 credits)
Learning & Teaching Advanced Topics In Trig-Based Physics PHYS6653 $495 (3 credits)
Learning & Teaching AP Physics 1: Mechanics PHYS6654 $495 (3 credits)
Learning & Teaching AP Physics 1: Waves, Rotation & Electricity PHYS6657 $495 (3 credits)
Learning & Teaching AP Physics 2: Electricity & Magnetism PHYS6658 $495 (3 credits)
Learning & Teaching AP Physics 2: Advanced Topics PHYS6663 $660 (4 credits)
Learning & Teaching AP Physics C: Mechanics PHYS6664 $660 (4 credits)
Learning & Teaching AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism PHYS6683 $495 (3 credits)
Physics Capstone & Praxis Preparation
Chemistry
Learning & Teaching Honors Chemistry: Periodic Table & Chemical Bonding CHEM6742 $495 (3 credits)
Learning & Teaching Honors Chemistry: Molecules & Reactions CHEM6743 $495 (3 credits)
Learning & Teaching Honors Chemistry: Thermal Chemistry and Acids & Bases CHEM6753 $495 (3 credits)
Learning & Teaching AP Chemistry I: Atomic Structure & Compounds CHEM6754 $495 (3 credits)
Learning & Teaching AP Chemistry II: Solutions & Reactions CHEM6755 $495 (3 credits)
Learning & Teaching AP Chemistry III: Kinetics, Equilibrium and Acids & Bases CHEM6756 $495 (3 credits)
Learning & Teaching AP Chemistry IV: Aqueous Equilibria, Thermodynamics & Electrochemistry CHEM6783 $495 (3 credits)
Chemistry Capstone & Praxis Preparation
Biology
Courses for K-5 Teachers
Mathematics
Learning & Teaching Pre-Algebra MATH6432 $660 (4 credits)
Learning & Teaching Algebra I MATH6433 $660 (4 credits)
Learning & Teaching Geometry MATH6435 $660 (4 credits)
Learning & Teaching Algebra II MATH6436 $495 (3 credits)
Learning & Teaching Trigonometry MATH6447 $495 (3 credits)
Learning & Teaching Precalculus MATH6448 $495 (3 credits)
Learning & Teaching Introduction to Calculus MATH6463 $330 (2 credits)
MS Mathematics Capstone and Praxis Preparation MATH6467 $495 (3 credits)
K-12 Mathematics Capstone and Praxis Preparation
Computer Science
Learning & Teaching AP Computer Science Principles - Part I CSCI6344 $495 (3 credits)
Learning & Teaching AP Computer Science Principles - Part II CSCI6347 $660 (4 credits)
Learning & Teaching AP Computer Science A - Part I CSCI6348 $660 (4 credits)
Learning & Teaching AP Computer Science A - Part II CSCI6363 $660 (4 credits)
Computer Science Capstone & Praxis Prep
MS and HS Science
Teaching Methods
Test Preparation
Endorsement 2021-22 Program Courses
PSI-PMI Field Experience I PHYS6603 $750 (5 credits)
Learning & Teaching AP Physics 1 PHYS6605 $750 (6 credits)
Learning & Teaching AP Physics 2 CHEM6703 $750 (5 credits)
Learning & Teaching AP Chemistry I CHEM6705 $750 (6 credits)
Learning & Teaching AP Chemistry II MATH6407 $750 (6 credits)
Learning & Teaching Algebra II MATH6409 $750 (6 credits)
Learning & Teaching Precalculus MATH6411 $250 (2 credits)
MS Mathematics Capstone and Praxis Preparation MATH6413 $500 (4 credits)
K12 Mathematics Capstone and Praxis Preparation