Teaching Out of the Box
November, 2015
Don't Miss This Opportunity
Thanks to the 50+ teachers who have already signed up for JGB training! For those of you who have not received formal training, this is the time. JGB training is all about inquiry. Students come to their own understanding of a text, not to a teacher's predetermined answer. Kids learn to back yo' smack using evidence from the text. Most high ability programs include shared-inquiry discussions of Junior Great Books stories and other texts.
Contact me at mstrnat@hse.k12.in.us if interested.
Economics in Elementary Classrooms
Two workshop invitations were sent out last week, one for Teaching Economics Using Children's Literature Workshop (1/19/16 4:15-5:30 pm): teachers K-5, and another for Economics and Entrepreneurship: Operating a Business Classroom in Grades 3-5 Workshop (1/20/16 4:15-5:30 pm).
Both workshops are free and provide instructional materials. What a great way to teach across disciplines. Space is limited so sign up soon.
Contact me at mstrnat@hse.k12.in.us if interested.
Graphic Source: http://archive.armstrong.edu/Liberal_Arts/deans_office/economics
November High Ability Meeting
Ask your high ability coordinator for more details about this month's Coordinator Meeting agenda:
- Participated in a diversity questioning value line activity. Value lines are a great way to involve students in messy learning, learning where the questions and answers aren't necessarily clear cut.
- Discussed ways to meet the needs of twice exceptional students
- Intermediates: Reviewed cluster placements and documentation
- Grades 1-4: Promote Junior Great Books training and economics workshops in buildings
HSE High Ability Coordinator Meeting Schedule 2015-2016
NOTE: No meeting in December
Elementary HA Coordinators
1/12/16 Tuesday 4:15-5:30 pm Admin Boardroom
2/9/16 Tuesday 4:15-5:30 pm Admin Boardroom
3/8/16 Tuesday 4:15-5:30 pm Admin Boardroom
Intermediate HA Coordinators
1/13/16 Wednesday 3:15-4:30 pm Admin Boardroom
2/10/16 Wednesday 3:15-4:30 pm Admin Boardroom
3/8/16 Tuesday 4:15-5:30 pm Admin Boardroom