“Science Learning Teams”

A collaborative Professional Development Series

Sponsored by:

The Mallinson Institute for Science Education

Western Michigan University

Designed for: Middle school science teachers in Portage, Vicksburg, and Kalamazoo Public Schools.

 

Location: KRESA

 

Dates:

Tues. October 26, 2004                          

Tues. November 30, 2004

Thurs. January 27, 2005                          

Thurs. March 31, 2005

Thurs. April 28, 2005

 

Time: 3:15- 5:15 pm

 

Series Goals: This workshop series will focus on creating science learning teams within our school setting. Participants will partner with those in their schools to take part in the following:

1.    Identify instructional targets within a specific lesson.

2.    Identify student outcomes from that lesson.

3.    Collect and analyze data (student work) from that lesson.

4.    Collaborate with partner on improving teaching and learning of that lesson.

 

• Participants will receive materials to support the goals of the series.
• Food and beverages will be provided.
• We look forward to creating a wonderful partnership through collaboration.
• SBCEUS will be offered for these sessions.

 

For more information contact:

Mary Burke, Teacher in Residence (Vicksburg Community Schools)

(269) 387-5338

email: mary.burke@wmich.edu

Please register by October 8, 2004 to Mary Burke