Interest Groups

The Assassination Classroom: An Exploration of Teaching in Anime

Facilitator: MƒA Master Teacher Deborah Katz

All-Levels Vinyasa Yoga

Facilitator: Emilie Brockmann

MONDAYS, FEB 6, MAR 6, APR 3, MAY 8 ONLINE

 COMMUNITY

+ PLEASE NOTE: YOU MAY SIGN UP FOR EACH MEETING SEPARATELY IN ACCORDANCE WITH YOUR AVAILABILITY.

Are you interested in starting a yoga practice but feel a bit intimidated? Vinyasa yoga incorporates all levels of movement, making it perfect for beginners. In this hourlong session, we will safely move the body through carefully curated yoga postures as we explore different breathing techniques, build heat, seek balance, and stretch and strengthen the muscles. By linking breath to movement, our practice will become a moving meditation.

Emilie Brockmann is a yoga instructor, sound meditation facilitator, and wellness practitioner.

Amplifying Up

Facilitator: MƒA Master Teacher Jackie Rivas

THURSDAY, FEB 9

M ƒA

 SCIENCE

Are you interested in making Amplify exciting and fun for your students? In this interest group, we will find new and exciting ways to adapt and modify lessons to meet our students’ needs. We will discuss our experiences and share best practices for how we have altered or added to the curriculum.

TUESDAY, MAR 28 M ƒA

 COMMUNITY

Are you interested in discussing how teaching is portrayed in anime? Join us for an in-depth pedagogical conversation centered on teaching in anime. We will set our agenda based on teacher choice and may include watching key moments in anime, sharing recommendations, exploring how to build connections with students, and compiling relevant resources and opportunities.

Board Game Appreciation

Facilitator: MƒA Master Teacher Yishan Lee WEDNESDAY, MAR 1 M ƒA

 COMMUNITY

Are you interested in expanding your board game knowledge? If you are curious about the world of board games beyond classic games like Monopoly, Scrabble, or Uno, this is the space for you! Gamers of all levels are welcome, from non-gamers to fellow tabletop gaming enthusiasts. Experience the joy of face-toface interaction as we test out non-mainstream titles, explore game mechanics, and brainstorm ideas for incorporating play elements into our instruction.

Brainstorm and Build: MƒA Course Proposal Support

Facilitators: MƒA Staff Courtney Ginsberg and Uzma Shah, and MƒA Master Teachers TBD

WEDNESDAY, FEB 22 MONDAYS, MAR 6, MAR 27 ONLINE

 COMMUNITY

+ PLEASE NOTE: YOU MAY SIGN UP FOR EACH MEETING SEPARATELY IN ACCORDANCE WITH YOUR AVAILABILITY.

Are you interested in facilitating a course at MƒA but don’t know where to start? Do you have an idea for a course and want support in fleshing it out? Do you have questions about the course proposal process and want guidance from MƒA staff and other MƒA teachers to help you navigate the steps and timeline for submission? Then join us in this workshop to learn what it takes to develop a successful course proposal. We’ll begin with an overview of the course proposal form, then hear from MƒA teacher facilitators as they share their successes and challenges in proposing courses. We’ll conclude with an opportunity for you to share your course ideas and to give and receive feedback. During this time, you can work in affinity groups aligned with areas of interest and expertise. By the end of the session, you might even leave with your course proposal fully developed!

Bringing Students to the MƒA Table

Facilitators: MƒA Master Teachers Naomi Hawkins and Mario Simonelli

TUESDAY, MAY 30 ONLINE

 MATHEMATICS

Are you interested in bringing students to the virtual table at MƒA? In this interest group, we will discuss how we can actually involve students in the MƒA experience (beyond sharing student work). Join us as we propose ideas for getting our students involved in the virtual MƒA community—together, we will share our ideas with MƒA staff for possible implementation in the 2023-24 school year.