Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics: Workshopping a Book Study
Grades 6-12: Teachers, Coaches, Curriculum Leaders, Administrators
January 13
, January 27
, February 10
, & February 24, 2022
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Zoom: 4:30-6:00 PM (a link will be sent prior to the workshops)
This series will focus on the book Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics K -12: 14 Teaching Practices for Enhancing Learning by Peter Liljedahl. Join the journey of learning how to make your students do more thinking and less mimicking in math class. Learn how to create an environment that is focused on collaboration and student-centered learning where thinking is the norm.
The book breaks the 14 practices into 4 clusters. Each session will focus on a different cluster. The first cluster focuses on student behaviors, the second focuses on teaching practices, the third focuses on creating flow, and the fourth focuses on assessment. Hear from teachers that are implementing these strategies in their classrooms currently. You will leave each session with goals of what to try in your classroom between sessions. We will all share our experiences to brainstorm and learn together.
Session 1:
Building Thinking Classroom in Mathematics - Tasks, Random Groups, and VNPS (Cluster 1)
Session 2:
Building Thinking Classroom in Mathematics - De-front the Room, Answering Questions, How We Give Tasks, Check for Understanding, and Mobilize Knowledge (Cluster 2)
Session 3:
Building Thinking Classroom in Mathematics - Maintaining flow, Consolidating, and Meaningful Notes (Cluster 3)
Session 4:
Building Thinking Classroom in Mathematics - Evaluating What You Value, Formative Assessments, and Grading (Cluster 4)
Note: Having a copy of the book is a prerequisite for participating in this workshop. The cost of this workshop has been reduced in order to offset the cost of the book (four workshops for the cost of two!)
Source for Book:
https://us.corwin.com/en-us/nam/building-thinking-classrooms-in-mathematics-grades-k-12/book268862
Recertification Certificates (5 points) will be given at the end of the PD workshop series after completion of an electronic exit survey.
Workshop Series Cost
The workshop series (equivalent to a full day) fee is $60 for each participant who is a member of a school division that is a member of VaSCL. You can check here for member divisions.
The registration fee for participants from Non-Member school divisions is $90.
The registration deadline is January 6, 2022.
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