The Honor
Kappa Delta Pi | Seton Hall University | Nov. VOL. 3 ISSUE 3
KDP is Thankful, Grateful; an Honor to Serve You!
"We can get bitter
or
We can get better"
Have you heard this phrase? Taken from a book written by James Moore, it seems fitting during the season of Thanksgiving. As we grow, change, and become wiser educators, we can either look back with attitude or look forward and plan to have gratitude.
This month's newsletter features
- Prep for Observation: 11 Tips
- EdTPA: Get involved
- Save the Dates!
- Educator / Administrator Opportunities
- Mary Jennings Memorial Scholarship Fundraiser Recap
- #Convo17 Recap
- +More!
Here are some additional November observances you might consider talking about in your classroom or workplace this month:
- November 1: All Saints’ Day
- November 5: Daylight Saving Time ends / Clock change
- November 7: Election Day
- November 10/11: Vetrerans Day
- November 23: Thanksgiving Day
- November 24: Presidents’ Day / Lincoln’s Birthday / American Indian Heritage Day
Yours in Education,
Emma, Jacqueline, Karly, Katie, Caroline, & Sarah
Xi Gamma Chapter Executive Board, Seton Hall University
Κ Δ Π International Honor Society in Education
How to Prep for Observation
- Use of Time
- Pacing
- Strategic Questioning
- Clarity of Presentation
- Student Movement
- Differentiation
- Material Management
- Classroom Arrangement
- Checks for Understanding / Monitoring
- Participation Strategies
- Student Engagement
More here.
EdTPA
Attention Education Majors: Come to Kappa Delta's Pi's event on the edTPA. Dr. Grace May will discuss how edTPA helps you to focus on your student needs, interests, and community.
Tuesday November 14, 7 pm Jubilee Hall Rm 464, RSVP: KDPxigamma@gmail.com
Run with the Dean: Update
Career Insights
- Did You Know?
CEHS posts daily updates on open job positions and student/alumni opportunities on their facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shu.cehs/
You have to keep the interviewer engaged with you.
Thank You! United for Puerto Rico
United for Puerto Rico is an initiative brought forth by the First Lady of Puerto Rico, Beatriz Rosselló, in collaboration with the private sector, with the purpose of providing aid and support to those affected in Puerto Rico by the passage of Hurricane Irma and Hurricane María. 100% of the proceeds will go to helping the victims affected by these natural disasters in Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico needs your support. Join us and help Puerto Rico recover!
Watch and share the video of United for Puerto Rico's Official Song “Isla Bendita” below:
PD in NY! NY Elementary School Teachers for FREE Engineering Workshop
WNET is offering a free Professional Development Workshop for teachers in grades 3 – 5, as part of its new Teaching Engineering in New York project. This workshop and accompanying Teaching Engineering in New York resources are designed to help teachers incorporate engineering concepts and skills into science lessons and address the new New York State science standards.
Details:
- Date/ Time: November 7th, 2017, 9:00am – 3:00pm
- Location: WNET New York Public Media; 825 8th Ave, New York, NY
- Overview: Teachers will master the engineering design process and understand how it can be applied to their science teaching. Participants will identify engineering concepts that are already part of their lessons and discover opportunities to tie in new engineering concepts into existing and new lessons. Teachers will explore PBS LearningMedia, a free, online service that contains thousands of media-rich STEM resources aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards and specifically support the engineering practices emphasized in the standards. Participants will undertake an engineering design challenge, which will inform the planning of an engineering lesson for their classroom. Teachers will also attend 90-minute follow-up workshop in the winter to present their lessons and learn from each other’s experiences. Both workshops qualify for CTLE hours.
Refreshments will be provided!
Please RSVP to Yehosheva Markovitz (MarkovitzY@thirteen.org) by October 30th, 2017. Include your name, the grade(s) you teach, and your subject specialization if any.
iLead Workshop
This curriculum is designed to help pre-service and new teachers (in their first 3 years) develop the skills necessary to become strong teacher leaders. Activities include a self-assessment, using social media, develop networking and practical skills, as well as learning how to implement these into the classroom.
- November 5th, 2017 at 8:30AM (EST)
- Indiana University, Bloomington
- Pricing for Members
- $15 Members
- Pricing for Non-Members
- $25 Nonmembers or inactive
Education Career Fair
SAVE THE DATE!
Meet educators and administrators from all of New Jersey!
Wednesday, March 7, 2018
Saint Peter's University - McMahon Center - Duncan Family Sky Room - Jersey City, NJ
4-6:30pm
More information to follow soon!
Mark your Calendar!
November 9-10: NJEA Conference, Atlantic City
November 13: Being SMART in Your Classroom, 1-1:45pm in Space 154, RSVP: KDPxigamma@gmail.com
November 14: EdTPA, 7 pm Jubilee Hall Rm 464, RSVP: KDPxigamma@gmail.com
March 1: Author Matthew Despond Visiting SHU
March 7: Education Career Fair, St. Peter's University
Calling all CEHS Alumni
ALUMNI!
Are you doing amazing things in your classroom/school/district/institution?
- Project you are working on
- Presentation / talk you gave
- Workshop you hosted
Please get in touch so we can celebrate your accomplishments together! We would love to feature you in this newsletter and do a write up a short narrative about the project.
Please email kdpxigamma@gmail.com to share with us.
Voice your Opinion!
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#KDPConvo17 Update
Convo2017 was incredible! E.Board Members Caroline and Sarah attended as representatives of Xi Gamma Chapter and were impressed with the wealth of knowledge provided at the break-out sessions as well as multiple networking opportunities to meet fellow educators from around the world.
We hope you enjoy the pictures and memories of Seton Hall University's representation in Pittsburgh, PA at #KDPConvo17!
Seton Hall University - Xi Gamma Chapter 2015-2016 Awards for Education Excellence: KDP Convo
Communications Chapter Program Award: Seton Hall University
Education for Sustainable Development Chapter Program Award: Seton Hall University
Professional Development Chapter Program Award: Seton Hall University
Seton Hall University - Xi Gamma Chapter 2016-2017 Awards for Education Excellence: KDP Convo
Professional Development Chapter Program Award: Seton Hall University
Mary Jennings Memorial Scholarship Fundraiser
Mary Jennings was a Seton Hall women's soccer player who would have graduated in 2007 with a degree in secondary education and history. In 2006, Jennings, who was just 21 years old, lost her battle with cancer.
The scholarship that lives on in her name is annually bestowed to a Seton Hall University student who "represents the team spirit and passion for education Mary Jennings exhibited." Please join Seton Hall Athletics in honoring Mary's memory and help support the Mary Jennings Memorial Scholarship by making a donation today.
Free Cyberchase Workshop and STEM texting program in NYC for Elementary Teachers
Do you teach grades 1-3 in or near NYC? Would you like to help pilot a new texting program for teachers? Want to learn about free STEM resources for your classroom from the award-winning children’s program Cyberchase?
If so, sign up for WNET’s free workshop for teachers in grades 1-3, taking place on Wednesday, November 1st from 4:30-6:30pm in NYC.
Dinner will be served.
All attendees will receive free Cyberchase/WNET items.
Register here.
Contact KDP!
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