Educator Workshops
Implementing the Iowa Core Through Site-based Projects
July 1 & 2, 2013 (100% attendance is required for credit.)
9:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. (July 1); 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.(July 2)
Springbrook Conservation Education Center (2473 160th Road, Guthrie Center)
Educators will be introduced to a variety of nationally-developed resources that support authentic learning as well the Projects WILD, WILD Aquatic and Learning Tree (secondary modules). Training will include using a project-based learning model and field investigations to create relevant learning opportunities for students that support the Iowa Core. Trainers will work with educators to incorporate activities from the Projects into inquiry-based learning cycles and to develop real field investigations with their students. Educators will be encouraged to develop site based projects to study and/or improve their local natural resources. This can include service learning opportunities like Trees for Kids, IOWATER, NatureMapping, Wildlife Diversity monitoring efforts, development of outdoor learning areas or habitats, and more.
Participants are encouraged to bring information about their school site or a nearby natural area for use with workshop activities. Teaching partners/groups are encouraged to facilitate planning/implementation of projects.
You must register online:
July 1 & 2, 2013 (100% attendance is required for credit.)
9:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. (July 1); 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.(July 2)
Springbrook Conservation Education Center (2473 160th Road, Guthrie Center)
Educators will be introduced to a variety of nationally-developed resources that support authentic learning as well the Projects WILD, WILD Aquatic and Learning Tree (secondary modules). Training will include using a project-based learning model and field investigations to create relevant learning opportunities for students that support the Iowa Core. Trainers will work with educators to incorporate activities from the Projects into inquiry-based learning cycles and to develop real field investigations with their students. Educators will be encouraged to develop site based projects to study and/or improve their local natural resources. This can include service learning opportunities like Trees for Kids, IOWATER, NatureMapping, Wildlife Diversity monitoring efforts, development of outdoor learning areas or habitats, and more.
Participants are encouraged to bring information about their school site or a nearby natural area for use with workshop activities. Teaching partners/groups are encouraged to facilitate planning/implementation of projects.
You must register online:
Elementary
Registration
https://prodev.aeapdonline.org/4DCGI/SC008899991401INV&*
Secondary
Registration
https://prodev.aeapdonline.org/4DCGI/SC008999991401INV&*
Registration deadline is June 24, 2013. Registration
fees include materials and 1 license renewal credit for $110 or 1 graduate
credit from Drake University for $210. Meals are included in the registration
fee. Lodging for participants is available free of charge at the Springbrook
Conservation Education Center on Monday, July 1.
June 17 & 18, 2013
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. (June 17); 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.(June 18)
Springbrook Conservation Education Center (2473 160th Road, Guthrie Center)
This class was designed to show elementary teachers that science
can be fun and practical. You will be introduced to simple hands on science
lessons that will make learning more enjoyable for your students. These lessons
will not only be practical and fun to use, but will also help you and your
students better understand basic science concepts.
You must
register on-line:
https://prodev.aeapdonline.org/4DCGI/SC007399991401INV&*
Registration deadline is May 31, 2013. Registration
fees are: $60.00 (1 licensure credit); $135.00 (1 Drake graduate credit);
$37.00 (no credit).
For more information, contact A. Jay Winter; 641/747-8383 ext.11
or Kathy Hodges; 712-792-9082.
September 2 - December 15, 2013
The goal of this course is to help you
utilize local natural resources as unifying themes to implement Iowa Core
concepts in your curriculum. You will work in small groups and individually to
create a network of contacts and resources to teach natural resource concepts.
Group and individual assignments will build on each other throughout the
course.
The course is arranged on a weekly basis.
Each week a new Module (with required readings, resources and references,
assignments, and occasional guest speaker discussions) will become available.
Each module is designed to introduce you to a specific environmental education
topic, strategy or skill. You will only have access to the current Module to
complete assignments. Modules that have been completed will be visible the
remainder of the class so you can go access previous assignment postings and
resources.
You are required to spend 4-5 hours per
week on-line completing assignments and participating in group discussions. You
should be comfortable navigating web pages, have access to internet and a
computer on a daily basis, and possess basic computer skills. A majority of the
course materials will be provided on a CD with linked pdf files.
You must
register on-line:https://prodev.aeapdonline.org/4DCGI/22007499991401INV&*
Registration deadline is August 26, 2013. Registration
fee includes materials and 3 license renewal credit for $75. This course is
being offered by AEA PD Online, a joint initiative by all of Iowa's Area
Education Agencies. This course therefore uses AEA PD Online's alternative fee
schedule for license renewal credit. Transcripts and credit will be issued by
AEA PD Online instead of Heartland AEA.
