NENTS 1.0: August 8th – 12th For New Teachers or Teachers New to Independent Schools

NENTS 1.0 will include a deep dive into the following topics developed to prepare young teachers to teach successfully on whatever platform they find themselves:

Relationship Building: How to Build an Equitable and Inclusive Community In-Person or through Cyberspace

• Leave with a set of strategies to build and sustain inclusive communities in their classrooms, dormitories, teams, etc.
• Develop plans and activities for building community on Day 1 whether their school opens virtually or in-person
• Learn about socio-emotional learning and strategies for helping students process emotions

How Learning Happens: What Cognitive Science Can Teach Us about How Learning Happens, What Works and What Doesn’t

• Learn about the biology and function of the brain
• The role of various brain areas in the learning process
• The impact of various pedagogical strategies on learning

Curriculum Planning and Lesson Development:How to Translate Cognitive Science and Educational Research into Thoughtful, Inclusive, Relevant Curricula and Engaging Lessons

• Learn the basics of backward design curriculum planning
• Understand the components of lesson design
• Design and deliver one virtual and one in-person lesson
• Provide and receive feedback on lessons in a cohort setting

Technology Usage: What are the Important Technology Skills Teachers Need?

• Learn to use common technology to deliver course information and content