October 5, 2013
DELVING DEEPER:
Student Research and the Inquiry Process
HVWP's Saturday Seminar series is designed for elementary and secondary teachers who would like to strengthen literacy instruction in their own classrooms. Our October 5th program will focus on research and inquiry, with HWVP presenters sharing new ideas and methods to engage students and foster curiosity and creativity, while teaching important research skills aligned with the Common Core Learning Standards.
In the opening workshop, HOW COMMON DOES YOUR CURRICULUM NEED TO BE?: Applying the Google 80/20 Principle to the Common Core Standards, participants will learn about the 80/20 concept where Google Engineers spend 80% of their time working on assigned tasks and 20% of their time working on projects of their own design. Highland High School English teacher, Steve Masson will share how he and other teachers across the country, in every discipline and grade level, are experimenting with the 20% concept by supporting students in working on independent presentations and projects. He'll lead participants in a discussion about how the 80/20 principle can work in their own settings.
Following the introductory session are three breakout workshops (participants choose one):
FROM CONTENT TO CONCEPT: Questioning, Inquiry and the Young Researcher
Sarah Feldman, Librarian, North Park Elementary School, Hyde Park, NY (Grades K-5)
This workshop will introduce an inquiry-based approach to student research that is aligned with the Common Core and helps young learners develop conceptual questions that will guide them through the research process and challenge them to form new, deeper understandings.
DISCUSSION AS SPRINGBOARD: Diving into Writing
Jacqueline Hesse, Newburgh Enlarged City School District, Newburgh, NY (Grades 5-12)
How does the motivation to write stem from informal spoken interaction? Participants will explore how inquiry-based, whole-group class discussions can increase student engagement in multiple genres of writing.
CREATING INDEPENDENT LEARNERS IN A CURRICULUM-DRIVEN WORLD
Heather Wheeler, Franklin D Roosevelt High School, Hyde Park, NY (Grades 9-12)
How do we support student learning beyond the curriculum? Participants will explore literacy activities that guide students in designing independent research projects. We'll then examine student work from a high school science class and discuss ways to foster greater student engagement in learning.
THIS PROGRAM WILL TAKE PLACE ON THE SUNY NEW PALTZ CAMPUS, OLD MAIN BUILDING, ROOM 234.
SIGN-IN REGISTRATION BEGINS AT 8:30 am. PROGRAM STARTS AT 9:00 am AND ENDS AT 12:00 pm
THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR THIS SEMINAR AND NO PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
TEACHERS WISHING TO DOCUMENT INSERVICE HOURS MAY REGISTER ON MyLearningPlan at the MID-HUDSON TEACHER CENTER WEBSITE.
