We are happy to announce we will be offering the following workshops in 2020!
In all cases, the workshops run 9am-4pm every day. There is an expectation that participants attend for the entirety of every day, and budget an hour each evening for homework and readings. Workshops are facilitated by Penn State faculty: Andrew Baxter, Fran Arbaugh, Andrea McCloskey, and Matt Katz.
This summer’s workshops will be as follows. Participants are advised to participate in both weeks within the same summer.
Week 1: Math as a Second Language. July 20 – 24. University Park Campus.
- Content focus on K-5 threads of Number, Operation, and Algebraic Thinking.
- Pedagogy discussions on research-supported classroom practice for mathematics.
Week 2: Algebraic Thinking and Proportional Reasoning. July 27 – 31. University Park Campus.
- Intended as a continuation of Week 1. We prefer participants to attend both weeks in the same summer. Math as a Second Language is considered to be a prerequisite experience for this workshop.
- Continues the themes of Math as a Second Language to develop more Algebraic Thinking and Proportional Reasoning. We explore how elementary mathematics provides the foundation for grades 6-9.
- Continues pedagogy discussions on research-supported classroom practice for mathematics.
Participation in these workshops is free, but space is limited to 30 participants. Participants will receive up to 30 credit-hours/week toward continuing education (Act 48) requirements and a one-year membership to NCTM. Participants will also receive a stipend of $800 for one week and $1800 for two weeks, and can apply to also receive compensation for travel and/or lodging.
Participants are chosen with the intent to balance grade bands, district need, geography, and other factors. We have found that teams of 3 or more from the same school building or district work best.
Contact Andrew Baxter amb69@psu.edu with any questions.
Application
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