Overview
Logistics
Learning Objectives
Schedule
Coaches
FAQ
Overview
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Become a reflective practitioner
Teacher retention and satisfaction continue to be a topic of discussion and research across the field as educators reflect on the unique challenges they face in the many roles and responsibilities that their job requires. “School districts across the country are increasingly fearful of losing newly hired, highly talented teachers. In the United States, 8 percent of teachers leave the profession annually, and more than 50 percent quit teaching before reaching retirement,” according to the National Association of Secondary School Principals. Even those who studied, with a plan to teach, often never enter the classroom, citing a “lack of respect” and describing teaching as a “very disempowered line of work,” says Liz Riggs.
Engage in a community of practice
Through dialogue and reflection on critical incidents, teachers are able to identify crucial moments and formative experiences that have helped shape their identity as educators. Critical reflection is not only an essential component of growth, but an effective way to cultivate self-respect and empowerment in your field. Throughout Teacher As Researcher, we'll build a reflective, non-evaluative community of practice together as we approach critical incidents with curiosity and support emerging teacher leaders as they self-select areas of exploration.
Connect practice and pedagogy
By engaging in critical reflection and a professional inquiry process, you will be able to strengthen the connection between your practice and pedagogy. As you deepen your understanding of crucial moments in your teaching career, we'll utilize the writing process as a vehicle for transforming critical reflection into powerful pieces of writing that can support you in (re)discovering what brought you to teaching and look forward with anticipation and excitement.
Teacher retention and satisfaction continue to be a topic of discussion and research across the field as educators reflect on the unique challenges they face in the many roles and responsibilities that their job requires. “School districts across the country are increasingly fearful of losing newly hired, highly talented teachers. In the United States, 8 percent of teachers leave the profession annually, and more than 50 percent quit teaching before reaching retirement,” according to the National Association of Secondary School Principals. Even those who studied, with a plan to teach, often never enter the classroom, citing a “lack of respect” and describing teaching as a “very disempowered line of work,” says Liz Riggs.
Engage in a community of practice
Through dialogue and reflection on critical incidents, teachers are able to identify crucial moments and formative experiences that have helped shape their identity as educators. Critical reflection is not only an essential component of growth, but an effective way to cultivate self-respect and empowerment in your field. Throughout Teacher As Researcher, we'll build a reflective, non-evaluative community of practice together as we approach critical incidents with curiosity and support emerging teacher leaders as they self-select areas of exploration.
Connect practice and pedagogy
By engaging in critical reflection and a professional inquiry process, you will be able to strengthen the connection between your practice and pedagogy. As you deepen your understanding of crucial moments in your teaching career, we'll utilize the writing process as a vehicle for transforming critical reflection into powerful pieces of writing that can support you in (re)discovering what brought you to teaching and look forward with anticipation and excitement.
Logistics
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Course dates
November 13, 2023 - January 29, 2024 Time commitment 2 hours per week, self-paced (participate on days/ times of your choosing) CTLEs awarded Up to 12 CTLE hours; participation will be verified before hours are awarded |
Registration period
Register through November 20, 2023 at 11:59PM EST Payment Pay with a credit card or a purchase order (contact [email protected] to start purchase order process) Cancellation policy Cancellations offered until course invite is accepted |
Learning Objectives
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Engage in critical reflection
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Transform reflection into action
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Schedule
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What does a module include?
- Instructional talks: A series of short videos from your coach that break down the topic, provide examples, pose questions, and invite further reflection.
- Key resources: Downloadable resources for you to read, review, or implement in your classroom and community.
- Discussion*: Each module will pose a reflection question to respond to in the discussion board, where you can interact with other educators in the course. When posting on the discussion board, we want to hear from each person at least one time, and want each person to respond to a minimum of two other posts.
- Assignment*: Deepen your analysis and receive personalized feedback from your coach by responding to the protocol in each assignment.
*Must be completed to earn CTLE credits
MODULE 1
Identifying Critical Incidents
What are they and how do they inform our teaching?
MODULE 2
Writing to Understand
Exploring our experiences and identity as teachers.
MODULE 3
Learning Through Revision
Cultivating multiple perspectives on our critical incident.
Identifying Critical Incidents
What are they and how do they inform our teaching?
MODULE 2
Writing to Understand
Exploring our experiences and identity as teachers.
MODULE 3
Learning Through Revision
Cultivating multiple perspectives on our critical incident.
Coaches
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Courtney Brown
Early-Career Teaching Specialist Courtney Brown is a Senior Professional Development Advisor whose work is informed by her range of experiences as a high school and middle school teacher of English and the humanities. Grounded in the philosophies of project-based learning and literacy across the disciplines, Courtney supports school leaders and teachers to develop culturally relevant curriculum and practices in order to enable students and schools to thrive and achieve their potential. Currently, her work includes a focus on developing PLCs and school-wide practices to support struggling schools to leverage mandates and build on their strengths. Courtney has presented workshops for school districts, the Student Press Initiative, AERA, ATE, the Global learning Alliance, and the National Council of Teachers of English Convention. She also leads the New Teacher Network, which supports teachers in the first three years of their career. |
FAQ
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Registration & payment
Can I pay for registration with a purchase order?
Absolutely! Have your school contact [email protected] to initiate this process.
In your message, please make sure to provide:
This information will allow us to provide you with the documentation needed to create a PO. This documentation will include our vendor & DOE contract numbers.
Once we receive a PO, we will provide your school with a promo code to distribute to the teachers they are funding. The promo code will allow you to bypass Eventbrite's payment section, so that there is no out-of-pocket cost to you. You will still be required to complete a registration form.
In your message, please make sure to provide:
- your school name & address
- contact information (name & email) for the person who handles POs & payments at your school
- the number of teachers interested in registering for this opportunity
This information will allow us to provide you with the documentation needed to create a PO. This documentation will include our vendor & DOE contract numbers.
Once we receive a PO, we will provide your school with a promo code to distribute to the teachers they are funding. The promo code will allow you to bypass Eventbrite's payment section, so that there is no out-of-pocket cost to you. You will still be required to complete a registration form.
Are there any registration discounts available?
Early registration: Register early to take advantage of a discounted price. Early registration is available until November 6, 2023. No promo code is necessary; please select the early registration option above to register at a discounted rate.
Group registration: Receive a 25% discount when registering groups of 5 or more people. No promo code necessary; select the group registration above to register at the discounted rate.
Current NTN@TC members: your membership code will fully discount your registration for this course. You'll still be required to complete a registration form.
Group registration: Receive a 25% discount when registering groups of 5 or more people. No promo code necessary; select the group registration above to register at the discounted rate.
Current NTN@TC members: your membership code will fully discount your registration for this course. You'll still be required to complete a registration form.
Where do I enter my promo code?
Please see the blue text in the registration section that says "Enter promo code". Click that text, enter your code, and click "Apply". From there, you can continue with your registration as usual.
Promo codes must be entered before you begin registration; there is no option to add it after you click the "Checkout" button.
Promo codes must be entered before you begin registration; there is no option to add it after you click the "Checkout" button.
Should I register for CTLE hours?
New York State educators are welcome to register for CTLE hours, though it is not a requirement to participate in this course.
Beginning in 2016, a registered holder of a NYS professional classroom teaching certificate, educational leadership certificate, or Level III teaching assistant certificate is required to successfully complete 100 Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) hours. Teachers College is a state-approved provider of CTLE hours. Participation will be verified before CTLE credits are awarded.
CTLE information must be included on your registration form. If you decline CTLE hours at the time of registration and change your mind afterward, you'll need to contact us prior to the start of this course. Once you begin, we'll be unable to accommodate new CTLE requests.
Beginning in 2016, a registered holder of a NYS professional classroom teaching certificate, educational leadership certificate, or Level III teaching assistant certificate is required to successfully complete 100 Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) hours. Teachers College is a state-approved provider of CTLE hours. Participation will be verified before CTLE credits are awarded.
CTLE information must be included on your registration form. If you decline CTLE hours at the time of registration and change your mind afterward, you'll need to contact us prior to the start of this course. Once you begin, we'll be unable to accommodate new CTLE requests.
When does registration close?
Registration for this course closes on November 20, 2023 at 11:59PM EST.
How do I change or cancel my registration?
If you need to change or cancel your registration for any reason, contact us at [email protected].
If you choose to cancel your registration, we will be able to offer you a refund as long as you have not yet accepted the invitation to join the course.
If you choose to cancel your registration, we will be able to offer you a refund as long as you have not yet accepted the invitation to join the course.
Participation
When will I receive access to this course?
If you register before the course start date, you can expect to receive access to the course at least 48 hours before the course begins.
If you register after the course has already started, you can expect to receive the invitation within 48 hours of completing registration.
If you register after the course has already started, you can expect to receive the invitation within 48 hours of completing registration.
How do I access course content?
Once you've registered, you will receive an email invitation to join our digital platform from Teachers College Canvas. From there, you will be able to set up a username and password.
Course materials will be accessible immediately following your acceptance of the invitation.
- Go to MyTC Portal (my.tc.columbia.edu)
- Click on the "Non-UNI Canvas Login" link
- Enter your email and password. If you didn't create one or have forgotten, simply click on the "Forgot Password?" link on the Canvas login page
- On the Canvas dashboard, accept any course invitations, if prompted
- You may also access the course on your mobile device through the Canvas Student App
Course materials will be accessible immediately following your acceptance of the invitation.
When do I participate in this course?
This course is open for participation from November 13, 2023 to January 29, 2024. While you can move through the course at your own pace, we find that 2 hours per week / 1 module per week works best for participants.
All course content must be completed by the end date listed above.
All course content must be completed by the end date listed above.
How do I earn CTLEs?
CTLEs will be awarded based on your participation in the discussion prompt(s) within each module, and the submission of each assignment.
Additional help
Who can I contact with questions?
You can reach out to us at [email protected] or (212) 678-3161 — we'll be happy to help!
Do you offer custom or private versions of this course?
Yes! If you're interested in this topic and would like to tailor the course content to meet the needs of your school community, we can create a customized version for you and your team. Only members of your school community (identified by you) will have access to the customized course, and you'll retain access to course materials indefinitely, allowing you to revisit content as needed.
To explore this option, reach out to us at (212) 678-3161 or [email protected] to speak with someone from our coaching team. We look forward to hearing from you!
To explore this option, reach out to us at (212) 678-3161 or [email protected] to speak with someone from our coaching team. We look forward to hearing from you!
