Professional Development
Educators! This is for you!
Educators! This is for you!
Inquiry is an active learning process that allows students to investigate questions linked to curriculum standards and specific teaching objectives. When an inquiry process is enhanced by using objects, we can cover specific concepts while supporting students' curiosity through observation and reflection. Participants will be exposed to three lesson plans that focus on specific ODE social studies, SEL and ELA learning standards, and that use objects as the main inspiration for inquiry. Together we will discuss the effectiveness of this approach.
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Inclusive history includes multiple perspectives and highlight the voices, experiences and stories that have been left out of traditional textbooks and other educational resources. In this workshop we will provide practical ideas and inclusive history best practices that you can utilize in your classroom and in your curriculum.
How does the Science of Reading support Social Studies instruction and vice-versa? In this session we will learn about the connection between these two subjects and discuss actionable strategies that you can use in your classroom to support comprehension in both ELA and social studies. This session is tailored by grade-level band and offers practical examples of how to intentionally incorporate the Science of Reading with Social Studies.
Integrating science and social studies curricula is easier than you think. With these engaging, and hands-on lesson plans you can combine social studies content with STEM education. We'll share ideas to show step-by-step how to create and implement interdisciplinarity to your classroom. We will share information about useful and free STEM resources that can help social studies teachers to incorporate hands-on activities that go well with social studies content standards. Additionally we will discuss the benefits and challenges of interdisciplinary approaches.
Project-based learning can be a powerful tool to upgrade student inquiries to be more authentic and focused on taking action. Teachers will discover how PBL doesn’t just engage students in inquiry, but gives them the tools to identify and nurture their passions and unique interests. During the session’s accompanying activity, teachers will get a hands-on lesson to get them thinking and talking about PBL –as well as ways to incorporate PBL into their classroom.
Whether it’s a simulation in the classroom, a family night of board games, or a video game at home, the medium of games is essential to learning through experience. How can teachers bring this medium to the classroom? The curriculum creators at Ohio History Connection will connect teachers to resources through this workshop! Teachers will learn about game-learning theory and play with a myriad of tabletop games, board games, video games, and simulations that can be applied to the classroom. Whether you are a kindergarten teacher looking for a way to roleplay social-emotional learning or an APUSH teacher wanting to simulate the American Revolution, this workshop will equip teachers to instruct through the most entertaining medium possible.
Workshop | Virtual | In-Person* |
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Teaching Inclusive History-Practical Ideas and Best Practices for your Classroom | $800 | $2400 |
The Science of Reading and Social Studies | $800 | $2400 |
Connecting Social Studies, Engineering, and Mathematics in the Classroom | $800 | $2400 |
Using Project-Based Learning to Develop Curious Students | $800 | $2400 |
Press Start! A Guide to Game-Based Learning in Your Classroom | $800 | $2400 |
*In-Person Workshops include 1-2 sessions and materials