UTeach Extension

UTeach Extension is an informal monthly gathering where UTeach students can spend additional time learning about and discussing topics of interest (and having some free food!).

Topics are chosen based on the interests and suggestions of UTeach students, so let us know what's on your mind!

If you have questions or suggestions, contact: Shelly Rodriguez (shelly.rodriguez@austin.utexas.edu) or Jason Ermer (jermer@austin.utexas.edu).

 

--- UPCOMING SESSIONS ---

There will be no new sessions in Fall 2011. Stay tuned for the Spring 2012 schedule!

 

--- PAST SESSIONS ---

Here's a list of some past topics have included (handouts from these sessions are below in the "attachments" section, organized by date):

  • 9/10/2010, Creating Class Contracts. How will you run your classroom? How will you involve students in making those decisions? In this session, Shelly Rodriguez discussed strategies for writing class contracts at the beginning of the year.
     
  • 10/8/2010, The Well-Crafted Worksheet. Can you imagine "teaching with your mouth shut"? In this session, Jason Ermer discussed strategies for creating handouts and worksheets that will let students do the talking -- and the thinking!
     
  • 2/18/2011, Motivating Reluctant Learners. In this session, Lynn Kirby discussed techniques and motivational strategies to encourage participation from all learners in your classroom.
     
  • 3/25/2011, Individualizing and Differentiating Instruction. Kelli Allen discussed strategies for tailoring your teaching to meet the diverse needs of the students in your classroom.
     
  • 4/22/2011, Starting the School Year Off Right. Master Teachers led participants through their activities for the start of the school year: fun, engaging ways to jump into science, mathematics, reasoning, and problem solving from the very the first days of school!
     
  • 9/16/2011, Engaging Students Through Discrepant Events. In this session Todd Hutner shared a sampling of cool math and science demonstrations that challenge student ideas and motivate them to learn more.
     
  • 10/21/2011, Strategies for English Language Learners. Roberto Castañeda, UTeach Induction Coordinator for Mathematics, shared ideas for how math and science teachers can support students who are learning English as a second language.
     
  • 11/4/2011, Interview Skills for Teachers. Shelly and Jason (and some invited guests) shared common interview questions for teachers, and participants were able to practice their responses in mock interviews.

 

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2010-09-10 Creating Class Contracts.pdf243.53 KB
2010-10-08 Well-Crafted Worksheet.pdf257.94 KB
2011-02-18 Motivating Reluctant Learners Handout.pdf45.14 KB
2011-02-18 Motivating Reluctant Learners PPT.pdf100.46 KB
2011-03-25 Ind and Diff Instruction.pdf933.57 KB
2011-04-22 First Day Lesson Plan (Powell).pdf19.84 KB
2011-04-22 First Day Math Puzzles (Powell).pdf50.49 KB
2011-04-22 First Day Student Info Form (Powell).pdf18.78 KB
2011-04-22 Shape of Your Name Activity (Ermer).pdf930.23 KB
2011-04-22 Shape of Your Name Sample (Ermer).pdf797.64 KB
2011-04-22 Solving the Puzzle (Rodriguez).pdf64.26 KB
2011-09-16 Discrepant Event (Phys Teacher 2010).pdf329.3 KB
2011-09-16 Discrepant Event Demos (Sci Teacher 1995).pdf296.71 KB
2011-09-16 Discrepant Event Sampler.pdf32.25 KB
2011-10-21 Cultural Bias.pdf972.73 KB
2011-10-21 Spanish Dictionary - Science.pdf50.01 KB
2011-10-21 Spanish Dictionary - Math 01.pdf1.21 MB
2011-10-21 Spanish Dictionary - Math 02.pdf979.68 KB
2011-10-21 Spanish Dictionary - Math 03.pdf750.58 KB
2011-11-04 Interview Worksheet.pdf51.33 KB
2011-11-04 Job Hunt Tips.pdf28.92 KB