[EDEQUITY] Spaces still available!

From: weeactr@edc.org
Date: Thu May 25 2000 - 16:27:46 EDT

  • Next message: Dolores Pitman: "[EDEQUITY] Re: Categorically Terrifying"

    WE STILL HAVE SPACES LEFT! REGISTER NOW!
    If you have any questions, call the WEEA Equity Resource Center at
    1-800-225-3088!

    ENGAGING MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS IN MATH AND SCIENCE

    Hands-On Tutorial Begins June 19th, 2000
    Course Begins June 26, 2000

    - Are some girls in your classes tuning out of math or science?
    - Wondering why there are still so few women in math, science or technology
    careers--and how you can help your students move into these careers?
    - Want to learn how to effectively reach girls of color, girls who are
    learning English, or girls with disabilities?
    - Have you wondered about how to increase interest and achievement for all
    students?
    - Looking for ways to exchange ideas with other math or science educators?

    Here's an exciting opportunity to explore ways to increase girls' interest
    and participaton in math and science at a time when you can have
    significant impact--middle school. Join with formal and informal educators
    for a summer online course designed to help strengthen equitable classrooms
    and support learning for girls and boys. A nine-week course that fits into
    your summer schedule! Log on at a time that meets your needs.

    Engaging Middle School Girls builds on what teachers already know about
    good instructional practice, addresses the unique social and academic needs
    of middle school girls, explores the "lens" and "hidden curriculum" that
    unintentionally may limit girls' engagement with math or science.

    Sessions include: Gender in math and science classrooms; Equitable
    expectations and interactions; Equitable teaching strategies; Counteracting
    bias in math and science curricula; Equity in assessment; Power,
    empowerment, and competence; Family and community support; and Final
    presentations.

    PDPs available
    Course fee: $80 per person; For teams of 2 or more - $60 per team member

    REGISTRATION DEADLINE: MAY 29, 2000

    TO REGISTER or for more information, visit our web site at
    http://www.edc.org/WomensEquity
    or call 1-800-225-3088 or E-mail: weeactr@edc.org

    Wondering about an online course? Here's what others have to say about
    Engaging Middle School Girls...

    "This course is great--full of wonderful activities. It made me rethink
    what I do in class."

    "As a trainer, I found this course well-designed and fun. It was my first
    online course and I'm recommending it to my colleagues."

    "I'm purposely calling on girls more, not letting them hide."

    "This course helped me increase achievement with my student who had trouble
    with math. She now says math is her favorite subject."



    This archive was generated by hypermail 2b29 : Thu May 25 2000 - 16:28:46 EDT