Catalytic Conversations
The L2L 2016 conference concludes with two sessions of Catalytic Conversations where you can engage in professional dialogue with your colleagues on a variety of topics. Below are the details for each session as well as the supplementary readings (if applicable).
Please choose one session per block.
Please choose one session per block.
SESSION A
9:00 - 9:55 AM
9:00 - 9:55 AM
1. The Language of Formative Assessment
Ann Sherman and Sherry Rose
Dining Hall
This session will discuss how the language of formative assessment can be utilized to deepen understanding about learning and metacognition, and also how the language we use to assess can enable students to grow in autonomy and responsibility for their own learning.
Ann Sherman and Sherry Rose
Dining Hall
This session will discuss how the language of formative assessment can be utilized to deepen understanding about learning and metacognition, and also how the language we use to assess can enable students to grow in autonomy and responsibility for their own learning.
The Inquiry Process
Aaron Lee
Library
A discussion on how using the Inquiry Based Learning (IBL) can help student learning and active engagement in the classroom. IBL starts by posing questions, problems or scenarios rather than simply presenting established facts. Teachers take on more of a facilitator role, and support students in becoming thoughtful, collaborative and innovative learners capable of engaging in their own inquiries and thriving in a world of constant change.
Aaron Lee
Library
A discussion on how using the Inquiry Based Learning (IBL) can help student learning and active engagement in the classroom. IBL starts by posing questions, problems or scenarios rather than simply presenting established facts. Teachers take on more of a facilitator role, and support students in becoming thoughtful, collaborative and innovative learners capable of engaging in their own inquiries and thriving in a world of constant change.
| inquiry_based_learning.pdf |
SESSION B
10:00 - 10:55 AM
10:00 - 10:55 AM
1. 5 Key Learnings for Beginning Teachers
Cody Alderson and Amanda Lagace
SH3
A discussion surrounding five key learnings for beginning teachers will be discussed. Key learnings were derived from discussions between beginning teachers and those who work closely with them. The session will be narrative in nature and will encourage sharing of stories from participants in hopes of offering opportunity for reflection. A goal will be for participants to consider how to better support beginning teachers in their respective schools or educational institutes.
Cody Alderson and Amanda Lagace
SH3
A discussion surrounding five key learnings for beginning teachers will be discussed. Key learnings were derived from discussions between beginning teachers and those who work closely with them. The session will be narrative in nature and will encourage sharing of stories from participants in hopes of offering opportunity for reflection. A goal will be for participants to consider how to better support beginning teachers in their respective schools or educational institutes.
| 5_key_learners_for_beginner_teachers.pdf |
2. Keep on Rolling: Socratic Circles
Charles McEvoy and Mark Jenkins
Library
We will begin with a quick question and answer on various activities which revolve around civil discourse. The session will conclude with a 30 minute Socratic Circle on the readings which will be provided during the session. Please find attach a short backgrounder on Socratic Circles. By the end of the session, you should have a good understanding of how such student-led discussions function and how they can be of use in your classroom--regardless of the discipline!
Charles McEvoy and Mark Jenkins
Library
We will begin with a quick question and answer on various activities which revolve around civil discourse. The session will conclude with a 30 minute Socratic Circle on the readings which will be provided during the session. Please find attach a short backgrounder on Socratic Circles. By the end of the session, you should have a good understanding of how such student-led discussions function and how they can be of use in your classroom--regardless of the discipline!
| socratic_circles_2.pdf |
| spinning_the_web.pdf |
