Snow and freezing temperatures will not slow educators down! With the school year progressing quickly, the PDRC wants to support teachers and leaders as they keep up with their learning. This winter, some of the professional development topics that have been in high demand are project-based learning, instructional planning, and AI usage in the classroom. We have heard your needs and are so excited to offer in-person sessions regarding these three topics.
In February, March, April, and May, educators from around the state will have the opportunity to meet with colleagues and our expert consultants to learn about best practices in project-based learning, instructional planning, and AI usage in the classroom. For your convenience, these sessions will be offered in various locations.
SESSIONS OVERVIEW
Project-Based Learning (PBL)
Explore using PBL in this workshop to help educators create a student-centered classroom that engages and promotes 21st century thinking skills.
Instructional Planning
In this session, participants will learn how to plan a timed, four-part lesson structure inclusive of objective/EQ, introduction, mini-lecture, student practice, and summary. Participants will also learn how to conduct formative assessments and how to engage students in active learning scenarios. We will also discuss a few scaffolding techniques.
Using AI in Teaching and Learning
AI can enhance learning for students (student-facing uses) and help teachers plan more efficiently (teacher-facing uses). In this session, we will learn about AI prompts that we can use to engage students in learning and, at the same time, help teachers both plan lessons and assess student learning.
Please check out our website to register! We can’t wait to see you there!
Implementing School wide Protocols to Hone Students to Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills by Dr. Roser Salavert, Director, Fordham Mental Health Awareness Training program and Gia Bonavita, LEAP Teaching Artist
Engaging Students And Meeting The Needs Of All Learners Through Assessment by John Schembari, Educational Consultant
Additional Resources
THE DEBATE OVER CHATGPT IN THE CLASSROOM
While some educators see AI as a valuable tool for enhancing learning and creativity, others are concerned about its impact on academic integrity and the increased risk of cheating. The debate continues as schools and teachers explore ways to integrate this technology effectively.
In this article, we emphasize the importance of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) in fostering emotional growth and positive social interactions among students. By helping students identify and manage their emotions, SEL serves as a crucial building block for creating supportive and inclusive school communities.
PODCAST: IMPROVING SCHOOL CULTURE THROUGH SEL PRACTICES
Jennifer Connolly, Principal of Preston High School talks about how schools can improve its culture by employing Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Practices and the many benefits it brings to the community.
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