Successful
completion of the workshop will meet the training requirements for mathematics,
science, social studies and computer literacy teachers. It is also the
first component of the required training for self-contained elementary
classroom teachers and language arts teachers working toward the ESOL
Endorsement. The workshop is also open to other instructional, non-instructional,
and administrative personnel on a space available basis, although it
exceeds the training requirements for these groups.
This
workshop consists of three parts: two group meetings, a series of on-line
activities, and a case study. In the on-line activities,
you will follow directions to complete assignments and exercises, alone
or with a group. You will be directed to specific sections of a resource
file to study various documents and be given assignments to complete
related to those documents. You will send completed tasks to your facilitator
by e-mail or submit via online forms.
Although
this online course is designed as a 60-hour in service, please be aware
that online courses may require more time than traditional classes.
In addition, this course involves a great deal of reading, much of which
can be done in "jigsaws." Try to establish a cooperative group
for the jigsaws at the initial meeting. These groups may collaborate
via e-mail or face-to-face meetings.
You
should review the Course Requirements, Cooperative Learning Strategies,
ESOL Strategies, and the Glossary before attempting the activities.
You will also need to refer to these documents during the activities.
Please
follow the instructions given in this document. If you do not understand
an instruction, you may contact your facilitator by email or phone for
clarification.
Upon
successful completion of all assigned tasks,
you will be awarded 60 inservice points.
