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Friday, February 9 • 10:00am - 11:00am
Core Competencies Through Harkness Teaching FULL
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The Harkness method creates a student centred discussion based collaborative learning environment where all students are engaged face to face. This approach naturally facilitates the teaching of the core competencies.
In this session, we will walk you through the following:
Description of the of the Harkness technique
How we utilize the Harkness technique in science
Examples of activities
Formative assessment ideas for discussions
Speakers
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Kierstan McCaw

Science Curriculum Leader, Southridge School
Kierstan began her teaching career at a boarding school in Quebec where she taught both chemistry and physics. Inquiry and design have always been two of her core passions. During this time, her students won several Science Olympic competitions in Ottawa in the Rube Goldberg Machine... Read More →
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Anna Szymczak

Biology Teacher / Outdoor Ed Coordinator, Southridge School
Anna has been a senior biology teacher for 13 years and currently uses Harkness and inquiry techniques in the classroom. She is passionate about incorporating experiential education opportunities into the classroom, including sturgeon conservation right here on the Fraser River or... Read More →

Friday February 9, 2018 10:00am - 11:00am PST
Physics Room
  Core Competencies, Teaching and Learning

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