Developing Metacognitive Skills Through Reflective Journaling In Science and Math Classes
Date and time
Location
Room 414, Zankel Hall, Teachers College, Columbia University
525 W 120th St New York, NY 10027Refund Policy
Description
WORKSHOP LEADERS:
- Kelly O'Shea
- Chris Vicevich
We want our students to do more than just apply a set of procedures. How do they develop the skills to be able to identify and solve new problems? Journal writing can help. Writing about one’s process makes reflection an explicit activity, gives students a chance to revisit a problem they found especially challenging, and opens a different avenue for feedback and conversation.
In this workshop, we look to share the experience of reflective journaling by using problems accessible (yet challenging!) to science and math teachers. Participants will first interact with a set of problems, work in small groups, and practice some whiteboarding discourse. Then, everyone will get the chance to write their own journals as they reflect on their process and experience with one of the problems. We will share the journals that we write in the workshop and see journals written by students in high school math and physics classes.
For more on using journal writing in math and science classes, check out the following posts:
https://kellyoshea180.wordpress.com/2015/09/08/day-3-journal-writing-in-physics-class/
http://www.carmelschettino.com/wp/research/metacognitive-journaling/
Receipts and Certificates documenting participation are available.
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Interested current or future math and science teachers who teach grades 7-12
PHOTOGRAPHS AND VIDEO RECORDINGS. We take photographs and record video of our workshops in order to publicize a positive image of science, science teaching, and science teachers, as well as of the STEMteachersNYC organization - a recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit public charity. If you register, you are agreeing to be photographed and to have your voice and image video-recorded. You are also agreeing to relinquish your rights to the photographs and video recordings. If you do not wish to be photographed or video-recorded, you must inform us when you check in at the beginning of the workshop. We will take one photograph of your face so that we can erase your image if we happen to catch it by chance during the workshop, and we will do our best to avoid you. We will also appreciate your cooperation in positioning yourself in a location where the camera can avoid you while still including as many of the other participants as possible.
ORGANIZER: Fernand Brunschwig, Math, Sci. & Tech. Dept., Columbia Teachers College
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FAQs
Is there a fee to attend this workshop?
Yes. There is a $15 attendance fee.
Is there a special pricing for TC students for this workshop?
Yes. TC students recieve a 50% discount on PTNYC workshops. To receive your discount code, please send an email to Registrar (Yi@stemteachersnyc.org). You will be asked to present a current TC student card at the door on the day of the workshop.
Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Is the reservation fee refundable?
No, please be sure you are able to attend the workshop prior to registring for it. If you mistakenly register for 2 workshops that take place at the same time, we will not be able to refund the fee.
Is my reservation/ticket transferrable?
No, please contact Registrar (Yi@stemteachersnyc.org) if you need to transfer your reservation to a different person/name.
Can I update my reservation information?
Yes, you can update your reservation information.
The name on the reservation/ticket doesn't match the attendee. Is that okay?
No, please contact Registrar (Yi@stemteachersnyc.org) to address this.
Organized by
STEMteachersNYC is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that cultivates excellence in STEM teaching and promotes deep understanding and success for students through innovative, teacher-led professional development. Our weekend workshops for teachers are offered during the school year and multi-week workshop intensives occur in the summer. We welcome and encourage teachers from across the globe, the US, and the local New York City area!
STEMteachersNYC is registered as a Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) provider with the New York State Education Department.
STEMteachersNYC delivers professional development workshops for teachers, by teachers, about teaching, since 2011. STEM Teachers of New York City, Inc. (STEMteachersNYC) is an approved CTLE Sponsor (ID#23385), and vendor for the New York City Department of Education (#STE-068881); MTAC Qualified. Pre-service teachers may attend for free.
STEMteachersNYC was founded in the summer of 2011 by a group of educators as a teacher-led study, support, and professional development group. STEMteachersNYC membership has grown at over 30% per year and now stands at over 1,600 members. STEMteachersNYC is an affiliate of the American Modeling Teachers Association.