Class Culture and Student Engagement Content Learning Series hosted by TOSS ALI and TOSS Partner BetterLesson
JAN. 19, 20, 21, 2021 (9:00-11:30AM CDT)
January 19 - Collaborative Learning: Working Together in New Ways In this time of social isolation, it is more important than ever that students learn together. Yet it can feel daunting to promote collaboration either when teaching remotely or in classrooms that may look quite different. In coaching or in a Virtual Workshop, participants will:
• Define the role of trust and “visible” learning • Explore strategies such as consultancies, HyperDocs and pulse checks • Build and get peer feedback on a plan to build collaboration systems
January 20 - Family Partnerships: Working Alongside Caregivers to Deepen Learning Parents and other caregivers are essential to student success, whether in school or at home. By taking an “asset-based mindset”, teachers can nurture two-way partnerships with families. In coaching or a Virtual Workshop, participants will:
• Define the potential for partnership, drawing on their experiences as teachers and parents • Explore how to give “space and grace” using tools like choice boards • Build and get peer feedback on their plan to foster positive family relationships.
January 21 - Class Community: Creating a Safe and Positive Culture through Systems Creating a safe and inclusive class culture is the bedrock of all learning. Whether in-person or online, students need routines and expectations, a sense of trust, community, and self-care. In coaching or in a Virtual Workshop, participants will: • Define the 8 cultural forces, and how they apply at a distance • Explore real-life scenarios and strategies like gamification, breakout rooms, and consultancies • Build and get peer feedback on a plan to create positive class culture in flexible learning.
*Attendees will receive 7 TASL Credits but MUST attend all three sessions (No partial credits given )*