Create a highly effective, welcoming learning environment for your students.
Learn the research-proven teaching methods that are the foundation of NJCTL's free, editable classroom teaching materials.
Summer Session Scholarships Available
$300 scholarships reduce the cost of this two-credit Teaching Methods course from $550 to $250.
Apply by June 15th and register by June 30th.
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Teachers will learn how to use research-proven approaches to create a highly effective and welcoming learning environment for their students. 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 encourage continuous improvement.
Previously offered only in New Jersey.
Now available anywhere, anytime, at your own pace...from the comfort of your home.
Courses are 100% online, asynchronous, and self-paced.
Start courses anytime and finish at your own pace.
Anyone with a bachelor's degree in any subject, with any GPA, may enroll in NJCTL courses and/or a master's degree program. No prior mathematics or science background required.
NJCTL is an online graduate school of education duly authorized by the NJ Office of the Secretary of Higher Education with initial programmatic accreditation from the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP). NJDOE accepts NJCTL credits towards meeting certification requirements. Learn more.
There are instances when credits from an institution that has institutional accreditation are needed. For instance, some districts require them for tuition reimbursement and/or salary advancement. Some DOEs outside of NJ require those credits to meet their certification requirements. If needed, credit transcription is available. Learn more.
Apply up to 12 NJCTL credits and receive a tuition grant towards a doctorate degree from the American College of Education, accredited by a USED-recognized accreditor. Learn more.
NJCTL has exceptionally affordable tuition at $195 per graduate credit. There are never fees or textbook costs.
Greater Alliance Federal Credit Union provides personal loan financing for those taking NJCTL courses and programs in the United States. Learn more.
We strongly encourage prospective students to check with their district and/or state to confirm that NJCTL courses and/or degrees will be accepted for their intended purpose.
Course Catalog
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NJCTL - The Leader in STEM Education
NJCTL is an online graduate school of education duly authorized by the NJ Office of the Secretary of Higher Education with initial programmatic accreditation from the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP). Founded by NJEA in 2007, NJCTL is a top producer of the teachers and free resources needed to provide all students access to K-AP science, mathematics, and computer science.