During Day 1, participants will learn more about SEL and its impact on effective active learning and communication skills. Brandi Lust will present CASEL SEL components to provide a framework for our practicum, specifically focusing on communication. Brandi will discuss two particular strategies for facilitating productive conversations in classrooms — Microlabs and Discussion stems. Participants will then plan a classroom activity they will implement in the next two weeks using one of these strategies.
During Day 2, Brandi Lust will facilitate small group share outs/reflections from participants' implementation in their classroom. Later in the session, educators will participate in action planning for either Microlabs or Discussion stems, get feedback from thought partners, and revise their existing lesson plan or classroom action under the direction of POGIL facilitators.
During Day 3, POGIL facilitators will introduce participants to the +/Delta protocol. Participants will break into small groups and use the protocol to reflect on their classroom experiences. The practicum will conclude with a set of final reflections on teacher learnings, moving from small groups to a larger share-out with all participants.