Recent analysis of research on the brain over the last 10 to 15 years has revealed numerous applications to the classroom. In fact, it has lead to a new field titled, "Educational Neuroscience".

This professional learning opportunity is designed to help 3rd Grade Educators understand how they can apply this research to improve their instructional practices using newly designed curriculum and resources.

Designed and facilitated by West Michigan teachers and social studies consultants under the guidance of Dr. Phil Gersmehl, this 4-part series examines the connections between spatial (geographic) thinking and its integration with the disciplines of history, civics, and economics through the context of Michigan studies. Comprehensive curricular units that include research-based instructional strategies for teaching spatial thinking through the Arc of Inquiry, hands-on activities, literacy strategies, and best practices in both formative and summative assessment will be modeled at each session.
As a result of the incorporation of disciplinary specific, critical thinking skills brought about by the design of The C3 Framework, this curriculum and accompanying professional development network are the best tools to assist 3rd grade social studies teachers in developing inquiry-based instructional units.

All remaining sessions are 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM in Room 101 at the address above with materials, resources, and dinner provided.

Wednesday, October 9, 2018

Wednesday, January 22, 2019

Wednesday, April 09, 2019

Contact Genesee ISD Social Studies Coordinator for Instruction Roy Sovis
810-591-4520
rsovis@geneseeisd.org