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Investing in leadership capacity: The amazing, wonderful District 59

Dangerously Irrelevant

Day 2: Connecting and Collaborating – Review of last session’s evaluations and our rules of play – How connections foster innovation (Chris Anderson, Steven Johnson, and The Power of Pull ) – Individual connection maps: How are we personally and professionally connected to ideas, individuals, groups, and organizations?

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Using Effective Teaching Strategies in Social Studies Instruction

TCI

By integrating activities that require movement and discussion, educators can foster critical thinking and deeper engagement with the material. These methods encourage students to think critically, collaborate with peers, and apply what they’ve learned in practical, often interactive, ways.

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Jigsaw Strategy

Studies Weekly

Jigsaw Strategy Oct. Tip: When using Jigsaw for the first time, it might be a good idea to walk the students through a trial run and model each step of the process.)

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Elevating Social Studies with High-Quality Instructional Materials

TCI

This broad field draws upon various disciplines, such as anthropology, archeology, economics, geography, history, law, and philosophy. It fosters an awareness of these critical issues and encourages students to think critically and develop well-informed solutions.

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Active Learning Strategies: Simple Steps to Transform Your Classroom

TCI

Active learning can lead to increased student performance, reduced failure rates, and deeper critical thinking, but it may be hard to know where to start, especially if youre used to traditional lecture-based instruction. And it helps students develop critical thinking skills that will serve them long after they leave the classroom.