"If we are to achieve a richer culture, rich in contrasting values, we must recognize the whole gamut of human potentialities, and so weave a less arbitrary social fabric, one in which each diverse gift will find a fitting place."
-- Margaret Mead
"If we are to achieve a richer culture, rich in contrasting values, we must recognize the whole gamut of human potentialities, and so weave a less arbitrary social fabric, one in which each diverse gift will find a fitting place."
-- Margaret Mead
"If we are to achieve a richer culture, rich in contrasting values, we must recognize the whole gamut of human potentialities, and so weave a less arbitrary social fabric, one in which each diverse gift will find a fitting place."
-- Margaret Mead
"If we are to achieve a richer culture, rich in contrasting values, we must recognize the whole gamut of human potentialities, and so weave a less arbitrary social fabric, one in which each diverse gift will find a fitting place."
-- Margaret Mead
By Teachers for Teachers
Sharing the wisdom of practice
Thursday, August 12th Schedule and Materials
How can we reflect upon and improve our work to best serve students?
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“All that is valuable in human society depends upon the opportunity for development accorded the individual."
-- Albert Einstein
"Criticism, like rain, should be gentle enough to nourish growth without destroying roots."
-- Frank Clark
“Strive for continuous improvement, instead of perfection.”
-- Kim Collins
Thursday's Schedule and Assignments
Meeting Times and Locations
7:15 a.m. Breakfast
Main Dining Room
8:00 a.m. Giving and Receiving Feedback
Living Room
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Austin's Butterfly
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Discussion of giving and receiving feedback
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Review of rubric and protocol for lessons and debriefs
9:00 a.m. Lesson Sharing in Cohorts
Cohort Rooms
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Heather
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Pam
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Scott
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Yulie
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Breaks will be scheduled as needed in individual cohorts
12:00 noon Lunch
Common Room
1:00 Lesson Sharing in Cohorts Continues
Cohort Rooms
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Heather
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Pam
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Scott
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Yulie
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Breaks will be scheduled as needed by individual cohorts
5:30 p.m. Reception
Living Room
6:00 p.m. Dinner
Common Room
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Participants traditionally thank the dining hall staff at this meal
7:15 p.m. Burning Questions
Living Room
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NENTS Staff
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Use this link: http://shorturl.at/nrwPX
9:00 p.m. Burning of Fears and Optional Social Time
Homework:
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Do:
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Finalize plans for first class. Be prepared to share it with your cohort.
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Write (in your journal):
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Distill your reflections throughout the week. Then map out four or five components that cultivate an effective learning environment that you wish to focus on this year. Using the readings and experiences from the week, justify why each item is on your list.
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What is your checklist for yourself that will allow you to stay sane and balanced?
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Giving & Receiving Feedback
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Watch and discuss video
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Review rubric
Lesson Sharing
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Facilitating a critique/peer assessment exercise
Lesson Sharing
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Facilitating a critique/peer assessment exercise
Burning Questions
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Discussion
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Student-generated questions
Pedagogy Modeled