Program: Sullivan County Teacher Center
Audience: Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Team Leaders/ Content Leads, Special Education, AIS Educators, RTI Educators, Educators K-12, Teacher Assistants
Dates: 2/23/2023 to 4/20/2023
Meeting Times: 4:30pm-6:00pm
Location: 4 Zoom sessions 1.5 hrs each and 4 hours asynchron
The simple belief that each and every one of us can learn mathematics is inherent in the fundamental concept of growth mindset. Yet it is often said, "I'm not a math person,” and accepted, even encouraged, by members of our society at large (even within education). In this course, work by Jo Boaler and others will be discussed and considered, with the intent of introducing strategies and shifting perspectives so that both teachers and students embrace their mathematical learning. This course will include readings from notable work in the field of mathematics education, as well as reflections of participants in their own practice as they try strategies learned. We will meet for a total of six hours, with the expectation that reading and reflections beyond our meetings will substantiate an additional four hours, for a grand total of 10 hours of professional learning.
Synchronous meeting dates are 2/23/23, 3/9/23, 3/23/23, and 4/20/23. Independent work will be done in Google Classroom, all participants will need to have access to Google Classroom through a school or personal email account. Participants are expected to complete all assignments and attend all sessions. Participants will need a computer with internet access, a camera, and a microphone. Participants will need to have a computer with video and microphone capabilities to participate in the class. A phone is not adequate. Attendance time is based on participation and completion of all activities.