Social Studies (SS): Professional Development Opportunities
The domains of the Mayerson Academy’s Professional Development Framework and the Course Level Guide serve as resources for use in developing an individual pathway of professional learning:
- Review the Framework to determine areas of strengths and needs in a specific domain
- At the end of each domain, review the course offerings
- Refer to the Course Level Guide to determine appropriate level
- Go to MyPD to review detailed descriptions and register for selected course(s)
Course Level Guide
Level One
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Participants in courses at this level will…
Examine beliefs, establish a base of knowledge, and begin to develop a repertoire of effective strategies |
Level Two |
Participants in courses at this level will…
Develop context and understanding of beliefs, deepen knowledge, and foster application of an evidence-based repertoire of strategies for effective teaching. |
Level Three |
Participants in courses at this level will…
practice and reflect on responsive teaching*, refine and use evidence-based repertoire of strategies, and practice and engage in collegial support and monitoring of the learning. |
Level Four |
Participants in courses at this level will…
practice and reflect on responsive leadership*, establish perspective for teacher leadership role, review and master practical use of implementation models, and expand in-depth knowledge of content needed to facilitate and lead professional development initiatives. |
Courses at levels two, three, or four include elements from previous levels.
*Responsive teaching/leadership refers to a teaching/leadership style that is receptive, open, approachable, quick to respond, alert and reactive to immediate need.
Courses:
Alpaugh Scholars Summer Institute for Teachers , Level 3
Connecting Cincinnati Museum to Your Classroom, Level 1
Cooperative Learning, Level 3
Discover the Treasures of Cincinnati, Level 1
Exploring Economic Education Materials – Mini Institute Grades 7-12, Level 1
Financial Education Teachers Academy Grades 7-12, Level 1
Holocaust Studies for Educators 2008, Level 3
Social Studies: Seventh Grade Curriculum, Level 2
Teaching Economics in the Social Studies Classroom through Narrative and Informational Texts (Grades 3-5), Level 1
What is the Role of Social Studies Educators in Addressing the Mandate of SB3117? Grades 9-12, Level 1
Workshop: An Overview of Appalachian Culture and Values, Level 2
Go to Standards for Social Studies
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