To maximize the learning potential in the Making Sense of Mathematics and Teaching Professional Development and Teaching Mathematics to Struggling Learners Professional Development, expectations for participants are set high.
Participants will be provided opportunities to:
Do mathematics
Study theories of teaching and learning
Experience models of effective mathematics instruction
Rehearse effective mathematics instruction
Purposefully implement effective instruction
Reflect on teaching and learning
Collaborate with and coach other educators
Self-assess and self-monitor learning and instruction
Analyze evidence of student thinking
Use student data (formative and summative) to guide instruction