Tackling NYSSLS Using Cooperative Learning *IN PERSON* presented by Richard Slesinski – 8:30-2:30pm

This interactive workshop helps high school science teachers design and implement NYSSLS-aligned jigsaw activities that also build collaboration and social-emotional skills. Participants will experience two jigsaw activities-one science-based and one about the jigsaw structure itself-before designing their own. Teachers will learn how to: -structure student “families” and expert groups, -use ice breakers and social skill warm-ups, -teach with phenomena and model development, -incorporate checks for understanding and time-buffers, and -guide student reflection and group evaluation.Learning Targets:-Understand the structure and purpose of a cooperative learning jigsaw-Explore how to embed 3D learning (DCIs, SEPs, CCCs) within a jigsaw-Learn how to explicitly teach and reinforce social skills-Use ice breakers and reflection activities to strengthen collaboration-Identify when and how to use time-buffers to maintain engagement-Experience sample jigsaws as learners-Begin designing their own NYSSLS-aligned jigsaw activityEligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hsa_30hraA5ai2z3zNypU3_6Ha1Imaig/view?usp=sharing
Registration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5231682