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Accessible, Online Professional Development Opportunity
for the Busy Educator!
ENGAGING MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS IN MATH AND SCIENCE
Are some girls in your classes tuning out of math or science?
Are you wondering why there are still so few women in math, science,
or technology careers? or how to get your students to consider these
careers?
Do you want to learn how to effectively reach disadvantaged girls,
girls who are learning English, or girls with learning disabilities?
Do you want to increase interest and achievement for all of your
students?
Are you looking for ways to talk with other educators, exchange ideas,
and learn new skills?
Do you want professional development that fits with your schedule?
Here is an exciting chance to join educators from around the country in an
online course that will explore ways to increase girls' interest and
participation in math and science. Build on what you already know about
good instructional practice, and achieve a long-term goal to develop more
equitable classrooms that support learning for both boys and girls.
Comments from participants about this highly successful online course are
consistent in praise.
"Good introduction to the issue of gender equity in the math/science
classroom. A great initial eye-opener for teachers who want to be more
equitable teachers." ? Denice Jobe, AAUW Educational Foundation
"This is a great course and taught me a lot about gender equity even though
I have been involved with it for a number of years ? very practical and
useful." ? Rosemarie Wolf, Rochester City School District
Middle school makes a difference. Starting in the middle school grades,
girls are less likely to take elective courses in math and science. This
downward spiral is especially severe for low-income or disadvantaged girls,
girls with learning disabilities, and girls who are learning English as a
new language. This exciting course brings teachers together to explore how
they can make a difference at this critical time.
Useful for both formal and informal settings, this course helps you
integrate equity into math and science classrooms and programs to benefit
all students! Building on what teachers already know about good
instructional practice, the sessions attend to the unique social and
academic needs of girls at this point in their development.
Inexpensive and fits easily into every budget and schedule. Comes with
plenty of additional materials and resources for classroom use.
Professional development points and college credit available. For nine
weeks you can access this flexible eight-session course at your
convenience.
Developed by the WEEA Equity Resource Center and the New England
Comprehensive Assistance Center, this is the perfect professional
development opportunity for individuals, or teams from a school district.
Useful as a mini-course addition to a teacher-training program. Call us or
check our website www.edc.org/WomensEquity for more information on course
schedules, on how to register for the course, or to arrange for a special
offering for your district or institution.
Reach out to girls in math and science with this exciting online course for
educators
June 18 - August 26, 2001
This is an exciting moment to motivate and inspire you to build on what you
already know about creating a supportive classroom environment for girls to
achieve success in math and science.
Course participants will: explore the subject with colleagues; examine ways
of including different perspectives; and share research information,
relevant web-links, reflective exercises, and lots of good discussion.
This nine-week course is divided into eight class sessions.
Course Sessions:
Required Tutorial/Introduction session (Monday through Wednesday, June
18-20)
1. Gender in math and science classrooms (June 23 - July 1)
2. Equitable expectations and interactions (June 30 - July 8)
3. Equitable teaching strategies (July 7 - July 15)
4. Counteracting bias in math and science curricula (July 14 - July 22)
5. Equity in assessment (July 21 - July 29)
6. Power, empowerment and competence (July 28 - August 5)
7. Family and community support (August 4 - August 12)
8. Final student presentations (August 11 - August 26)
Equipment: All you will need to participate is access to the Internet, an
e-mail address, and your interest in equity.
Course length: 9 weeks, with a required tutorial session, (6/18/01 -8/26/01
); comparable to a 24-hour course.
Course Requirements:
Access the course sessions three times per week for a total of 3 hours
minimum. Post at least three messages per session in the online discussion
area: one original post, one response to another posting, and one response
to another response. Preparation and presentation of a final project
online.
Participation in ongoing evaluation of the course.
To obtain a certification of participation in this professional development
program, participants are required to meet all course requirements,
including posting at least three messages per session, presenting the final
project, and completing evaluations of the course. If you are interested
in a professional development certificate, you must indicate that on the
registration form.
To obtain college credit through Antioch University (available for some
offerings, please call for specific information), there are other specific
requirements for the final project beyond the regular course requirements.
Please contact us for further information.
Fee (includes course material): $80 for individual /$60 individual on
team $40 extra for college credit when available
Enrollment: Limited to 20 Registration deadline: June 1, 2001 Register
at: www.edc.org/WomensEquity.
For more information, call (800) 225-3088 or e-mail WEEActr@edc.org.
Offered by the WEEA Equity Resource Center at EDC. The WEEA Equity
Resource Center is funded by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of
Elementary and Secondary Education, Women's Educational Equity Act Program
to promote effective education and opportunities for women and girls.
WEEA Equity Resource Center at EDC 55 Chapel Street Newton, MA 02458-1060
www.edc.org/WomensEquity 800-225-3088 TTY 800-354-6798 WEEActr@edc.org
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