Training Description

Engineering Mindset and problem-based learning are recognized as a natural fit in building social-emotional skills in children with diverse learning needs.  In this 4-part training coupled with eight hours of coaching in classroom teams, we explore how to use problem-solving as a tool to teach social-emotional skills like self-regulation, perseverance, and collaboration that benefit children in all areas of learning and life.  Together we examine Engineering Mindset through three lenses, all of which support social-emotional competence:

• Nurturing National Academy of Engineering Six Habits of Mind.
• Implementing effective problem-solving processes.
• Employing solution-oriented teaching strategies that empower and motivate.

PLC Training Topics (3 Hours each)

1. Introduction and Introspection of Engineering Mindset
2. Collaborative Implementation of Engineering Mindset
3. Supporting Diverse Learning Needs through Engineering Mindset
4. Reflective Practice and Celebration of Learning

Practice-based Coaching

Practice-based coaching occurs in between training sessions with each teaching team.  Apply what you learn immediately in your classroom and receive coaching along the way through online and face-to-face idea sharing, reflection, and action planning. Reflection journals are used throughout and a celebration of learning brings it all to a close in this active, insightful, and highly collaborative professional co-learning community.

Learning Goals

1. Reflect and assess your approach to problem-solving, how you fit into the Engineering Mindset model, and where growth can occur.
2. Envision and brainstorm how this model will look for your teaching team, children, and families when fully integrated into classroom culture.
3. Proactively investigate problem-solving in your classroom to find answers to meaningful research questions. Plan and execute systemic and sustainable teaching strategies to support and grow this work.

Colorado Competency Alignment

Social-Emotional Skill Building through Engineering Mindset in-person training follows a graduated framework and focuses on three categories throughout the PLC:

• • Domain: Teaching Practice / Category:  How Children Learn/ Approaches to Learning  TP 44.1 – 44.3
  • Domain: Teaching Practice / Category:  Cognitive Development Promotion – Science TP 24.1 – 24.3
  • Domain: Guidance / Category: Promoting Social-emotional Competence G 5.1 – 5.3

Target Audience

• Preschool/School-age teachers (2 ½ -8 yrs)
• Teachers who are new to Engineering Mindset and want to get the basics
• Teachers who’ve had engineering training and want to dive deeper
• Leadership and administration
• Anyone wishing to see an improvement in how children and adults behave when problems arise.

Pricing

Full Programs 12-hour training: $1500.00 ($125/hr x 12) for 20 participants ($75/person)

8 Hours practice-based coaching for teaching teams:

• $110 for initial 2hr team building coaching session ($55/hr x 2)
• $330 per classroom for 6 additional coaching hours throughout PLC ($55/hr x 6)

Have a small program or a limited budget?

Consider a Collaborative Training Option where programs partner with each other or open up meeting space/seats to the community.  Receive training credits (free registration) depending on the number attending.  Sound interesting? Contact us for more information!