CULLOWHEE - Spring registration has opened for The North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching, a recognized national leader in professional development.
How do we encourage students to think as mathematicians? This program, based on the book Routines for Reasoning, will explore a range of routines that can be used in the classroom to facilitate students’ mathematical reasoning. Utilizing the eight mathematical practices, the routines learned in this program will empower teachers to help students scaffold word problems, develop deeper understandings of quantities, and make connections to big ideas in math.
Time: 9-11 a.m.
When establishing classroom cultures, understanding that poverty does not define a student is critical. Based on the work of Gorski (2017), this session will build awareness about the research of families experiencing poverty and demystify poverty as a deficient culture. We will explore the principles of equity literacy and discuss how these principles can improve our classrooms and schools. Additionally, participants will have opportunities to collaborate about this critical topic with colleagues from across NC. This session is intended for any K-12 teacher, instructional coach, or school leader.
Time: 3:15-4:45 p.m.
We know assessment is a key element for making sound instructional decisions, so how do we use the data to plan rigorous instruction for all students? Join this session to learn best practices for identifying students’ learning needs and addressing instructional gaps that are critical for success in your grade-level. We will explore the joint guidance published from NCTM and NCSM to consider planning routines that we can use to move forward with math instruction this school year. This virtual program is intended for teachers in grades 3-8.
Happy National Coaches Appreciation Day from NCCAT!
A wealth of research supports the hypothesis that physical activity can boost comprehension, retention, and self-regulation in students of all achievement levels. Teachers who build movement into their lesson designs will have students who are less disruptive and more engaged.
Virtual Session: Getting Started with Canvas
This session is for teachers with access to Canvas.
Canvas, North Carolina s Learning Management System (LMS), is your place for one-stop learning and course management. Teachers will become familiar with the features of Canvas, such as the settings, notifications, and a variety of tools in building a course. Participants will learn how to create modules and a variety of items such as discussions, assignments, quizzes, and content pages. Participants will also learn how to develop rubrics to use while grading assignments in SpeedGrader. If you have Canvas and want to use it more effectively, this is the course for you!
This online course will show you how to get started in Canvas and will provide virtual group meetings to discuss Canvas features. Participants can build in a Canvas course while getting ideas from the instructor and each other. All virtual meetings will be recorded so participants can rewatch the demonstration.
Make sure you have access to Canvas within your district so that you can create a course. Come with an open mind and be ready to learn! It's Canvas time!
The North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching Board of Trustees will meet Friday, November 6, starting at 9 a.m.