Learning Opportunities

TARGET AUDIENCE: K-6 ELEMENTARY TEACHERS AND INSTRUCTIONAL COACHES ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND

Let your students do the thinking and support them in exploring learning outcomes at a deep and transferable level with a conceptual understanding approach. This introduction to teaching for conceptual understanding will provide practical strategies for teachers that engage students in active thinking about learning outcomes. Help students to see connections and patterns that result in robust understandings with this approach that empowers every student to develop skills for thinking and learning. Learn how to build on the great work you’re already doing in your classroom to enhance learning for all.

In this session we will:

• Learn what it means to teach for conceptual understanding
• Dissect the process of developing conceptual understanding
• Learn planning approaches that support students in developing conceptual understanding