This week is the MSTA convention in Columbia, Missouri. I will represent Joplin, but I will focus strictly on the professional development portion of the convention and not as a voting delegate. This will be the third year I have presented professional development workshops to teachers from across the state who are interested in gleaning something - anything - practical to use when they return to their own classes. Last year, I developed a workshop featuring some of the improv/theater games we have used in class, emphasizing the importance of focus and respect for students. I'll repeat that workshop this year. My second presentation will feature George Washington and some current fashionable educational terms - growth mindset, cognitive rigor, and student engagement. I will present both of these exciting sessions on Thursday afternoon and again on Friday morning. |
Give and Take | George Washington: Mindset, Rigor, and Engagement |