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Division of Teaching and Learning

The POST: Professional Online Supports for Teaching

December 2017

Volume 2, Issue 4

In this issue:

PedagogyResources

Science andDanielson

StructuredLearningExperiences

Dear Colleague:

It seems like only yesterday we were greeting the new school year, and soon we will be greeting a New Year! While the fall has gone quickly, my colleagues and I have enjoyed talking with many of you at various meetings about division programs, and we look forward to more conversations in 2018.

One of the programs we have focused on recently is Option II, the alternative path bwhich secondary students can complete graduation requirements. Option II offers students opportunities to pursue their academic passions in individualized learning experiences for course credit, and we encourage more districts to support students along that path. To that end, the Department is creating an Option II Statewide Advisory Council of district and NJDOE staff to share ideas on policies, resources and procedures.

We will keep you posted on the work of this council, as well as other tools designedto help you with the ongoing shared responsibility of preparing students for their post-secondary goals, whether college or career.

Enjoy your winter holidays!

Dr. Laura C. Morana Chief Academic Officer Division of Teaching and Learning

Featured Resources– Pedagogy

The Cult of Pedagogy

This website hosts a blog, podcasts and videos highlighting various pedagogical approaches in teaching and classroom management gleaned through interviews and research.

Developing a Pedagogy of Fake News

In this article, the author suggests a four-part critical thinking exercise for upper elementary students with age-appropriate lessons and resources.

Teaching Tolerance and Culturally Responsive Pedagogy

This website offers strategies and resources for developing and implementing a culturally responsive pedagogy in any classroom.

Inside this issue:

English Language Arts 2

Mathematics 2

Science 2

Social Studies 2

World Languages 3

Innovation and 3 Technology

Career and 3 Technical Education

Library Media 3

Gifted and Talented 4

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English Language Arts

Citing Textual Evidence

The author of this article shares four activities geared to helping students cite textual evidence in fiction and nonfiction. Graphic organizers are provided for downloading.

The Art of Listening through Podcasting

In this article, the author advocates the use of podcasts to sharpen students’ listening and

comprehension skills. She includes ideas from a New Jersey history teacher who has integrated

podcasts into AP classes.

Mathematics

Math Monday at the National Museum of Math

The National Museum of Math website offers activities for math educators and students. Use “Math

Monday” challenges to engage students in weekly problem-solving.

Science

Using the Science Companion to the Danielson Framework

This webinar focuses on how educators can shift from simply teaching science ideas to helping

students figure out phenomena and design solutions to problems.

Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) Newsletter

The November issue of NOW, the NGSS newsletter, contains ideas for science lessons, as well as results of a survey of high school students about learning opportunities they would like to see offered in schools.

Social Studies

A Primer on Primary Sources in K-12 Classrooms

This webinar is designed for educators and media specialists to learn about using primary sources in classroom instruction to develop students’ critical thinking and historical analysis skills.

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World Languages

Center for Advanced Research on Language Acquisition (CARLA)

The CARLA website is a United States Department of Education Title VI National Language Resources Center that provides links to current research and professional development.

Innovation and Educational Technology

Computer Science Education Week

In this webinar, learn how New Jersey educators celebrated the Hour of Code and ways to integrate computer science and computational thinking skills into practice.

First InnovateNJ Edcamp

Register for the InnovateNJ Edcamp and lead or attend a session on competency-based learning, computer science, digital citizenship, the Maker/Tinker movement, STEM or other topics.

Career and Technical Education

Many Paths, One Future Campaign

New Jersey’s Office of the Secretary of Higher Education, Department of Labor and Workforce Development and Department of Education are leading this campaign to meet the demand for a skilled labor workforce by 2025. As part of the initiative, districts will connect with businesses to help students achieve high-quality, industry-valued postsecondary credentials.

Library Media and Digital Citizenship

Fake News and How Not To Fall for It

The author of this article states students need to be taught news literacy, including how to identify fake news. She provides strategies, some from the News Literacy Project, to help students determine the validity of a print or online source.

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Gifted and Talented Education

New Jersey Association for Gifted Children (NJAGC)

NJAGC’s mission is to be a champion for gifted children. This site highlights programs, networks and legislative actions to meet the needs of gifted and talented students statewide. On the site, there is information about awards and grants, as well as resources for teachers, administrators and parents.

National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC)

NAGC's mission is to support those who enhance the growth and development of gifted and talented children through education, advocacy, community building and research. Information and publications, professional learning opportunities and ways to get involved in promoting gifted and talented education are available on this site.

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