American University in Cairo

Course Description: 
The Effective Educator program is a comprehensive 16-hour training designed to empower educators with the tools, strategies, and habits necessary for exceptional teaching and leadership. By integrating the renowned concept of the "7 Habits of Highly Effective Educators," this program provides a structured approach to professional development, fostering both personal growth and classroom excellence.
 

Learning Outcomes:

1. Identify barriers and achieve exceptional outcomes by cultivating resourcefulness and initiative with Habit 1: Be Proactive®.
2. Develop a mindset focused on goals and outcomes in every aspect of your work, from teaching to projects and presentations, with Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind®.
3. Analyze time-wasting tendencies and focus on what truly matters by implementing the Wildly Important Goals framework and weekly planning cadence of Habit 3: Put First Things First®.
4. Demonstrate a culture of collaboration and accountability among students and teams with the Win-Win mindset of Habit 4: Think Win-Win®.
5. Utilize the concept of creating an environment of understanding and mutual respect by mastering the art of listening and providing constructive feedback with Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood®.
6. Incorporate the power of synergy to unlock creative solutions and new possibilities through collaboration and diversity with Habit 6: Synergize®.
7. Identify the idea of holistic well-being and tap into your full potential by balancing and nurturing your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual dimensions with Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw®.