Critical Thinking Courses and Certifications

MoGEA Reading Comprehension & Interpretation Subtest (066): Practice & Study Guide

Comprehensive preparation for MoGEA Reading Comprehension exam, covering literary analysis, critical reasoning, and interpretation skills through detailed chapters and practice materials.

• Study.com
• 10 hours
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

The Civil War and Reconstruction: Certificate Program

Explore the Civil War and Reconstruction era through engaging video lessons, covering key events, political tensions, and societal changes that shaped 19th-century America.

• Study.com
• 11 hours 20 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Western Civilization Study Guide

Comprehensive video guide covering Western civilization from prehistory to post-1945, ideal for exam preparation with engaging lessons and quizzes on key historical periods and events.

• Study.com
• 1 day 19 hours 12 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

OAE Reading (Subtest II) (039): Study Guide & Practice

Comprehensive prep for OAE Reading Subtest II, covering strategies, literature analysis, informational texts, study skills, and vocabulary development through bite-sized lessons and quizzes.

• Study.com
• 9 hours
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

ORELA School Library Media Specialist: Practice & Study Guide

Comprehensive preparation for the NES School Library Media Specialist exam, covering roles, responsibilities, program management, literacy promotion, and diverse student services.

• Study.com
• 10 hours
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Western Europe Since 1945 for Teachers: Professional Development

Comprehensive exploration of post-WWII Western Europe, covering Cold War, national developments, EU formation, and governmental systems of key nations. Ideal for teachers seeking professional development.

• Study.com
• 17 hours 52 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Darwin and Design

This course covers social development, social behaviour, social cognition and social neuroscience, in both human and non-human social animals.

• MIT OpenCourseWare
• 19 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Programming for the Puzzled

This class builds a bridge between the recreational world of algorithmic puzzles and the pragmatic world of computer programming, teaching students to program while solving puzzles.

• MIT OpenCourseWare
• 8 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Society of Mind

This course is an introduction to the theory that tries to explain how minds are made from collections of simpler processes.

• MIT OpenCourseWare
• 24 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Credential

People and Power Skills

Develop essential professional skills for career success, including effective communication, problem-solving, interpersonal skills, quality work delivery, and collaboration techniques.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 2-3 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• $174.00

Foundational English Language Arts: Bridge to College

Discover essential reading, writing, and communication skills to prepare for college-level English coursework and academic success.

• Study.com
• 17 hours 44 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

VCLA Information Guide

Discover essential information and resources about VCLA requirements, preparation strategies, and testing procedures for Virginia educators.

• Study.com
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Compass: Exploring Value, Truth, and Knowledge

Explore philosophical frameworks for truth, knowledge, and values while developing critical thinking skills to evaluate information and make sound decisions.

• MITx Online
• 6 weeks, 3-4 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

TX PACT: English Language Arts and Reading: Grades 7-12 (731) Study Guide and Prep

Master essential teaching strategies and content knowledge for the Texas PACT English Language Arts exam covering grades 7-12 curriculum standards.

• Study.com
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Problems of Philosophy

Explore the big questions of philosophy, from God's existence to free will, morality, knowledge, and life's meaning through critical thinking and argument assessment.

• MITx Online
• 12 weeks, 3-5 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course