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Hot Topics
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A series of professional development courses for educators - teachers and administrators
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Earn graduate academic credit to maintain your certificate or apply to your master degree or planned program (if approved in advance)
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Most classes are offered in compact two-day formats
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Focus is on topics in education such as technology, curriculum development, social issues, professional skills and more
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Online courses are also available
 2009 Fall Hot Topics Schedule
One face to face course in Holland currently scheduled
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ED 600 18
Hands-On Heads-Up Astronomy
December 4 & 5
1 credit
Doug Furton
Teachers and parents will be introduced to ways to teach and learn about the layout and scale of the solar system, and earth’s place within it, using simple tools and naked-eye observations. Topics covered include: where and when to look for key constellations, predicting sunrise/set times and azimuths, earth’s seasons, the phases of the moon, and the layout and scale of the solar system. The question "How we know what we know" is emphasized as much as "What we know" about the solar system. The course is aligned with State of Michigan K-7 Grade Level Content Expectations (GLCEs) in science.
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 Winter 2010 Hot Topics Schedule
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Children Living in Poverty (1 credit)
February 1 - March 7
Marty Litherland
Children living in poverty have unique educational challenges. This session will, 1) explore the prevalence of poverty across the region, 2) identify issues of K-12 students coming from families living in poverty (or categorized as working poor), and 3) provide an understanding of the support systems designed to serve this population.In this two-credit course, we will consider both formative and summative assessment strategies that promote student’s use of higher order thinking skills. Most appropriate for middle/high school and higher education, we will discuss active learning strategies, technology integration, and student motivation. Using a constructivist approach, we will explore options, share resources, and develop assignments to use in your classroom.
21 Things for 21st Century Learning (2 credits)
January 11 - March 5
Barbara LeBeau
There is a need for knowledge of 2.0 applications to function in the technological world of the 21st century. This course will cover a variety of applications that are available online, free and for use for professional and personal use. Based on the popular 21 Things for 21st Century Learning, this is the course for every classroom teachers who wants to know how to use Web 2.0 with their students.
Alternative Assessment Strategies (2 credits)
March 1 - 27
Leslie Bateman
In this two-credit course, we will consider both formative and summative assessment strategies that promote student’s use of higher order thinking skills. Most appropriate for middle/high school and higher education, we will discuss active learning strategies, technology integration, and student motivation. Using a constructivist approach, we will explore options, share resources, and develop assignments to use in your classroom.
How was Progressive Education Different? An Introduction to the Ideas of Dewey on Schools, Students and Teaching (1 credit)
March 22 - April 24
Brian Cole
This workshop will discuss several of the central ideas about schools, students, and teaching associated with the philosopher John Dewey and the Progressive Education movement. The discussion will include how Dewey and the Progressives addressed these questions: What role should the interests and experience of students play in school? What should the teacher being doing in school? What kinds of things should students learn in schools? How do students learn best? What is the ultimate aim of education?
Practical Internet Resources for the Classroom (3 credits)
February 2 - March 13
Tim Dimmick
This class is designed to give educators the practical skills needed to use the Internet as a valuable classroom resource. The goal will be to have teachers utilize Internet resources to develop, enhance, and manage enriching classroom curriculum.
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Face to face Courses:
Write Away-Getting Young Children to Write (K-2) (1 credit)
February 4, 11, 18, & 25, 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. (TC)
Lisa Sutton
Integrating and Combining Web 2.0 in the Classroom (1 credit)
February 15, 17 & 22, 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. (HOL)
Russ Barneveld
Web 2.0 applications provide educators with many free valuable tools for use in their classroom. In this class we explore the use of a variety of Web 2.0 tools and how they can be combined to create valuable learning tools for students. Applications include gCast, mywebspiration, VoiceThread, SlideShare, Box.net, and Weebly.
Google Earth (1 credit)
February 26, 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. & February 27, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (HOL)
Barbara LaBeau
The course will introduce the principals of using Google Earth as an instructional tool in the classroom. The Google Earth application will be used from simple navigation of the earth, sky, and ocean data to the creation of Google earth trips. The trips incorporate placemarks and simple HTML scripting to add images and websites to increase the value of the accessible Google Earth information.
Make Social Studies Relevant in the Elementary Classroom (1 credit)
March 19, 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. & March 20, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (HOL)
Scott Stabler
The course will help teachers make social studies lessons relevant and engaging for elementary students.
Make-It Take-It For Elementary Math
(1 credit)
March 12, 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. & March 13, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (HOL)
Nancy McSkimming
This workshop discusses the use of math manipulatives with students to help enrich math concepts and make math more meaningful. Specific examples and plans will be discussed and analyzed. The workshop will discuss the effective use of manipulatives in pursuing instructional goals. In addition, we will discuss and explore websites that will enhance your math plans and challenge students. Emphasis will be on students creating age appropriate math activities/lessons to use in their classrooms.
Hands-On Heads-Up Astronomy
(1 credit)
April 16, 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. & April 17, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (HOL)
Doug Furton
Teachers and parents will be introduced to ways to teach and learn about the layout and scale of the solar system, and earth’s place within it, using simple tools and naked-eye observations. Topics covered include: where and when to look for key constellations, predicting sunrise/set times and azimuths, earth’s seasons, the phases of the moon, and the layout and scale of the solar system. The question “How we know what we know” is emphasized as much as “What we know” about the solar system. The course is aligned with State of Michigan K-7 Grade Level Content Expectations (GLCEs) in science.
Innovative Strategies for Students with Special Needs (1 credit)
TBD (HOL)
Susan Owens
Every classroom contains students who have special needs whether they have been identified as eligible for special education or not. Focus, concentration, impulsivity and organization challenges are experienced by many students, not just those diagnosed with ADD/ADHD. Sensory processing disorders exhibited by heightened sensitivity to touch, smells and sounds within the environment is also becoming more common place. Behavioral challenges, difficulties with social interactions and lack of motivation are present for Emotionally Impaired students as well as others. This will class will explore the dynamics of these common conditions, and describe classroom strategies and accommodations that you can utilize to support student learning.
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Graduate Course Enrollment
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Must have earned a Bachelors degree
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If you are already admitted to a Grand Valley Master of Education program, you may register now
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If you would like to register for more than one course (ie: two ED 600 or two ED 601, please call your local Grand Valley campus or the Records office at (616) 331-3327 or (800) 748-0246 to register.
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Consult your advisor to see if the Hot Topics class you take can apply to your program.
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