Learning

Hammond to ground our work. Mathematics teachers of every grade and content area are welcome.

Deconstructing the Most Segregated School System in the Country p

Digging Digitally: A Deep Dive Into the CS and Digital Fluency Standards

Facilitators: MƒA Master Teachers Joel Bianchi, Paige Healy, and Kate Maschmeyer

WEDNESDAYS, MAR 1, MAR 29, MAY 10, JUN 7 conduct activities that teach students and teachers how to be better bird identifiers. In session two, we’ll take our work outside as we collect real bird and environmental data using the eBird and iNaturalist apps. In session three, we’ll explore eBird databases and learn how our students can contribute their own data as citizen scientists. Finally, in session four, we’ll share and refine activities for future use. Throughout, teachers will contribute to a shared database of topics and resources to take back to their classrooms. Any teacher interested in birding, citizen science, or guiding their students into the concrete jungle is welcome.

Culturally Responsive Mathematics: Creating Tools for Teaching p

Facilitators: MƒA Master Teachers Kent Hansan and Matthew Mitchell

MONDAYS, FEB 6, MAR 13, APR 17, MAY 15

ONLINE

 MATHEMATICS

How might we design resources to bring culturally responsive teaching (CRT) into our mathematics classrooms? In this PLT, we will develop strong examples of CRT in mathematics, try these lessons out in our classrooms, and reflect on their execution. In small groups, we will work to identify specific standards and lessons where there are meaningful opportunities to incorporate the culture and identities of our students, create surveys to obtain information relevant to that topic from students and their families, and modify activities based on those survey responses. Groups will share their work each session and have the opportunity to give and receive feedback. We will use texts such as Culturally Responsive Teaching and The Brain: Promoting Authentic Engagement and Rigor Among Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students by Zaretta

Facilitators: MƒA Master Teachers Andrew Slivosky and Andrew Zieglestein

WEDNESDAYS, MAR 8, APR 19, MAY 17, JUN 14 ONLINE

 INQUIRY, PRACTICE, AND LEADERSHIP

How might we maximize our impact as educators in the most segregated school system in the country? In this PLT, we will begin by using publicly available data and anecdotal experiences to reflect on the current state of segregation within the NYC public school system. We will build a shared understanding and language of what segregation looks like in our schools. In session two, we will investigate the causes and effects of the segregationist and anti-segregationist structures within our schools by examining historical and contemporary documents, inspiring rich discussions in session three about the policies and practices that manifest deep divides across schools and their surrounding neighborhoods. Lastly, we will articulate, debate, and plan for action as teachers and citizens, as we work towards dismantling segregationist practices within our schools and beyond. We will build on the work we began in the fall iteration of this course: Dismantling Segregation in the Most Segregated School System in the Country. We enthusiastically invite a diverse group of teachers, representative of both the MƒA community and the NYC school system. Both new and returning teachers are welcome.

M ƒA & ONLINE 

COMPUTER

Science And Technology

+ PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A HYBRID COURSE. SESSIONS 1 AND 3 WILL TAKE PLACE IN-PERSON AT M ƒA. SESSIONS 2 AND 4 WILL TAKE PLACE VIRTUALLY.

How might we ensure our students have access to meaningful, standards-based computer science (CS) curricula? Are you interested in incorporating the Computer Science and Digital Fluency Learning standards into your lessons? In session one, we will familiarize ourselves with the standards. Then in sessions two and three, we will collaborate to incorporate the standards into particular subjects’ lessons or units. We will conclude by sharing, analyzing, and reflecting on student work. Please join us as we unpack the standards and discuss how we can use them to best meet our student’s needs! This PLT is for CS teachers and any teachers interested in enhancing their course by embedding the CS and Digital Fluency standards into their curriculum.

Engaging Activities in Statistics

Facilitators: MƒA Master Teachers Christopher Chilas and Estella Li

TUESDAYS, FEB 14, MAR 21, APR 25, MAY 30

M ƒA 

Mathematics

How might we captivate statistics students through meaningful and engaging activities? In this PLT, we will share and explore activities that enable our students to thoughtfully connect the science of statistics and its applications to the real world. We will present, iterate on, execute, and adapt our most engaging activities to help our students master conceptual and procedural content. Each session will focus on different topics of the AP Statistics curriculum. Come ready to collaborate,