It's Go Time: Science for All Conference
A science and lesson study conference. Sponsored by OCM BOCES and Syracuse University School of Education.
March 18, 2019
Homer Junior HighSchool
Homer, NY
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Please direct event questions to jhehl@ocmboces.org
Description
This conference will have a dual focus on the NYS P-12 Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) and the professional development practice of lesson study (collaborative process for planning, analyzing, and continuously improving instructional practices). This conference will include two keynotes by internationally recognized scholars in science education and lesson study and two live lesson study research lessons.
Speakers
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Dr. Mark Windschitl
A professor of Science Teaching and Learning at the University of Washington, Dr. Windschitl will deliver one of the keynote addresses. An internationally renowned speaker on modelling and the impact of modelling and equity practices in science education, Dr. Windschitl and his co-authors entwined these ideas in the recent publication "Ambitious Science Teaching".Dr. Akihiko Takahashi
An Associate Professor of Elementary Math Teacher Education at DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois, Dr. Takahashi will deliver one of the keynote addresses. His research interests include Mathematics Teaching and Learning, Curriculum, Teacher Professional Development, and Lesson Study. For the past eight years he has served as the President of the Board of Directors for the Lesson Study Alliance.
Videos
Additional Related Event:
Study Workshop with Dr. Akihiko Takahashi
In this March 19th lesson study, participants will learn about lesson study from Dr. Akihiko Takahashi. Participants will learn the components of lesson study (studying, planning, teaching, and reflecting) and how these components can be used to continuously improve instruction. Dr. Takahashi will share his experience from participating and supporting lesson study all over the world.