KU FIELD EXPERIENCE INSERVICE PROGRAM March 27 2015 ‘Morning Sessions Session 1 (9:00-10:00) Session 2 (10:15-10:80) Session 3 (10:30-11:45) What Makes a Great Teacher Great ...Mr. Andrew Pottieger...++..s....0+-MSU 2184 ‘What Makes a Great Teacher Great ...Mr. Andrew Pottieger .. ‘MSU 218A Lunch on your own (11:45-12:55) **Follow the room numbers in the order listed on your nametag Afternoon Sessions Session 1 (1:00-1:50) Session 2 (2:00: 0) 1, Problems and Projects and Stories, Oh My! (BK 203) In this workshop, participants will learn and experience ways to make math problem solving fun. Games, manipulatives and other activities will be shared, used and created for teacher candidates to engage their students and help them to enjoy and understand the concepts of mathematics from Kindergarten through the middle level! Dr. Pat Luz 2, Secrets to what the interviewer is really asking (BK 213 ) Ever wonder why the interviewer asks general questions during your interview, such as what is the setup of your room look like or what are your feelings about reading? Participants will learn what interviewers are looking for in an answer, especially when they ask non specific or general questions. Come learn how to ace that interview with secrets on what they are really looking for and what not to say! Dr. Kristen Bazley 3. Connecting with Parents/Guardians: Being the STRONG Link! (BK 215) Feeling like you may be the weakest link in connecting with parents/guardians? Learn how to form positive parent/guardian relationships and build strong links towards success!" Dr. Michele White 4, Visible Thinking via BYOD for Formative Assessment (BK 245) A recent research report stated, “Principals want new teachers to know how to use technology to create authentic learning experiences for students (75 percent) and how to leverage technology to differentiate instruction (68 percent) before they apply for a position at their school” (Project Tomorrow, 2013). In this workshop, participants will use mobile devices to explore how to make students’ thinking visible while implementing formative assessment. Dr. Angel Bestwick 5, Are you Ready To Teach in the Urban Schools? : Successful Diverse Approaches for New Teachers (BK 227) Do you think you can walk into an urban class and maintain the interest of the students all day? This interactive session will illustrate methods to engage urban leaders and to explore teaching dispositions in relations to multicultural and diverse issues. Be prepared to move, laugh and create, Prof, Deb Johnson Follow-up Session Meet with your supervisor in your practicum classroom for evaluation and debriefing of the day,