SESSION 6
FRIDAY | 31 MARCH 2017
13:30 - 15:00
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JANE ALTEMEN Science PS Function Room IX How to Explicitly Teach Scientific Thinking K to 12 Science organizes curiosity using scientific thinking. With this in mind K-12* teachers must explicitly teach scientific thinking. Participants will take away dozens of activities where each teaches one aspect of scientific thinking. For the last 30 minutes we’ll stand up and play with some activities so teachers master them and feel ready to use them the next week. *Older students need these explicit thinking activities to consolidate their understanding of best summation and presentation protocols. Middle school students need these explicit thinking activities to consolidate their understanding of fair test design. Elementary students need these explicit thinking activities to learn a host of fundamental skills such as how to ask scientific vs unscientific questions and how to be good observer. JESSICA BALLI / PATRICK CALLAHAN Math PS Function Room VI Assessments in Mathematics: What do You REALLY Know About Your Students? Mathematics assessments are often multiple choice, low depth of knowledge, and only capture evidence of our students’ ability to memorize and correctly execute a procedure. But what do these assessments show us about their ability to problem solve, communicate their reasoning, and model with mathematics? During this session, we will share our experiences in writing and designing assessments that capture more diverse evidence of student thinking and understanding of mathematics. We will also discuss instructional implications connected to assessments of this type, and how you can modify your own assessments to gather evidence beyond student recall.
SESSION 6
WAKA BROWN Social Studies/Humanities MS Meeting Room IV Chinese Dynasties: Middle School Activities Chinese civilization has endured for thousands of years, held fast by the notion of unity, and challenged by the constant struggle to maintain it.To understand this notion is to understand the very essence of Chinese civilization. In this workshop, activities to make this vast subject accessible will be explored. JENNIFER CHANG-WATHALL S.T.E.M. MS Meeting Room I The Use of Technology to Foster Conceptual Understanding The interactive workshop will look at two models for technology integration: TPACK and SAMR and some practical examples of digital tools to enhance learning in the classroom. Participants will need to have a laptop or smart phone to access materials and participate in this session. HENRY EVANS Science PS Ballroom II & III Climate Change Science & Climate Literacy The scientific basics of climate change, common misconceptions and the importance of this being taught to students worldwide to improve climate literacy. The audience will take part in a survey and will be a part of a science education & climate literacy research project. Also discussing professional development for teachers on climate change. CRAIG GABLER Science MS Meeting Room II Powerful Formative Assessment in Science Participants will engage in examples of science formative assessments that uncover student thinking and provide opportunities for effective science instruction and engagement in the science and engineering practices. TIM GERRISH OBE Counseling MS Meeting Room V Disclosure from Children - Managing the Moment Different types of disclosure from children - Practical scenarios - Barriers for children in reporting abuse - Barriers to listening for adults - How to manage the moment a child wants to tell you about their abuse. - Do’s and Don’ts in managing the moment . JULIE HARRIS-STERN All Disciplines MS - First Floor - Rose Garden Room Designing Units that Explore Global Issues for the Elementary Classroom This workshop offers powerful tools for planning interdisciplinary units that help young students grapple with real-world issues facing their generation.View sample units and plan your own so you can walk away with a practical tool to use immediately in your school. KAREN KILLEEN Counseling PS Function Room IV Forest School: Supporting the Development of Social Skills Introducing Forest School methodology and how it impacts on the development of social and core skills. How it develops the child’s physiological needs and also links to the academic curriculum. A case study shows how this theory is put into practice within a Beijing context. It is the only primary Forest School in China. RON LANCASTER Math PS First Floor - Hibiscus Room Rich, Mathematical Tasks with Multiple Solutions Consider the benefits for students when they solve a problem using different ways of setting it up. Picture your students revisiting the same problem from one grade to the next using algebra, geometry & trigonometry & calculus; technology; physical models; color and even sound. Reflect on students’ awareness of their mathematical growth over time.
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EARCOS Teachers’ Conference 2017
