Inspired Teaching January Events

January Professional Development

Games That Build Student Expertise

We often learn best through play but play can feel at odds with the all we have to “get through” in our curriculum. In this hands-on, full-body Inspired Teaching Institute , participants will learn how play and instruction can go hand-in-hand all while building student expertise. When, for example, students are tasked with working collaboratively and using their bodies to demonstrate a math concept, they must rely on what they know and understand to accomplish that task. Centering their knowledge in this simple way builds confidence and it’s also fun! Participants will learn a dozen games that require few materials and can be adapted to nearly any grade level and subject area.

ONLINE: Saturday, January 7 at 9a ET (register here )

ONLINE: Wednesday, January 11 at 7p ET (register here )

Virtual Speak Truth: Thursday, January 26 at 6p ET

Talking Across Dividing Lines, with Helanius J. Wilkins

This Speak Truth Seminar will feature opening remarks from changemaker, choreographer, and performance artist Helanius J. Wilkins who has spent the past few years traveling around the country hosting discussions across dividing lines.?In Speak Truth seminars, students run the discussion. But adults are invited to?listen and learn. At the end of the conversation, adults are welcome to participate in a Q&A with the student-facilitators and Helanius.

Register to attend here .