EastWestMath

Date: 02/14/21
Duration - 4 Weeks. Approved for 4 CEUs
Early Bird Registration - 01/30/21 - Save $49!

Description

The goal of this course is to help teachers create engaging, interactive math instruction that meets the needs of diverse learners and honors all the essentials of the Singapore Math model in a virtual environment.

The course will show teachers how to

- engage in the rich mathematical tasks

- help young students examine mathematical concepts in depth

- develop a deep understanding of mathematical relationships

- allow young learners to easily share their thinking

- maintain all-important social aspect of Singapore Math

- learn from one another and listen from one another

- overcome “Zoom fatigue”

Format and Duration

This course is designed for convenient asynchronous online learning. It is organized into 4 units of instruction and each unit will run one week for a total of 4 weeks. Instruction is provided via Seesaw and Moodle.

Content, Activities & Structure

Topics covered include the rationale for teaching with an asynchronous model, developing students’ skills for showing their thinking and recording understanding in a virtual journal, as well as using virtual manipulatives. Participants will learn how to present lessons from Singapore texts, using examples from Dimensions Mathematics, Math in Focus, and Primary Math. Educators will learn practical strategies for assessment, unit planning, and providing support and enrichment.

Activities include interactive weekly discussions and carefully selected assignments. Our knowledgeable & experienced trainers will interact with participants and moderate group discussions to engage teachers in the learning process. They will also provide feedback to participants upon completion of assignments & discussions.

Intended Audience

K-5 Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Math Specialists, Teacher Leaders, Administrators and Teaching Assistants

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites

Cancellation & Refund Policy:

This course requires minimum enrollment of 10 participants. East West Math reserves the right to cancel the course in the event of insufficient enrollment. In such event prospective participants will be notified of cancellation as soon as possible.

100% of a paid registration fee will be refunded if an educator cannot participate and notifies us at least 14 days before the day of the course. 50% of the paid registration fee will be refunded if an educator cannot participate and notifies us between 7 and 14 days before a day of the course. No refunds will be issued if an educator cannot participate and notifies us less than 7 days prior to a day of the course. Instead of receiving a partial refund, educators could also choose to participate in another course at a later date without a charge, provided that space will be available. In the event of a medical emergency, 100% of the paid registration fee will be refunded, provided a participant forwards proper documentation.

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