This conference utilizes an application system. Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis until the conference has reached capacity. To submit an application, click here. Accepted applicants who have been given a registration code may register for the conference.
NCAPP is designed for POGIL practitioners to gather together and share ideas, challenges, and struggles regarding the use of POGIL in their classrooms. The format will include various types of participant-centered sessions where practitioners will be able to share their ideas for new POGIL activities, explore challenges related to using the POGIL format, and work with others to design new POGIL activities or methods of implementation. Participants will come away with new ideas for POGIL activities as well as new strategies for implementing POGIL.
Another purpose of the conference is to serve our growing population of practitioners, including teachers from a wide range of disciplines at all levels, and who serve minorities and underrepresented groups. All participants will be seeking ways to use POGIL to improve or enhance student learning in their fields.
The theme of NCAPP 2019 is Building Bridges, Breaking Barriers...
BUILDING BRIDGES
Foster connections among participants across institutions and disciplines to create a supportive, inclusive community of transformational educators.
BREAKING BARRIERS
Since the conference begins first thing Monday morning, participants should plan to arrive on campus on Sunday, June 23, 2019. The registration fee includes all lunches and dinners from Sunday dinner through Wednesday lunch. Campus housing is available for an additional cost and will be in a modern, air-conditioned, suite-style residence hall where participants will have private bedrooms and semi-private bathrooms. Accompanying breakfasts are included with the housing fee.
The POGIL Project's 3-day summer workshop provides instructors from both high schools and colleges/universities with a significant opportunity to obtain professional development and to gain new insights into teaching and learning.
On the first day of the workshop, those who are new to POGIL will attend a Fundamentals of POGIL session while those participants who have previously attended a POGIL workshop will attend two sessions of universal application. The start of the second day will expose all participants to Modeling a POGIL Classroom. For the remainder of the workshop, participants will follow a series of sessions focused on their chosen interest area -Activity Writing, Classroom Facilitation, or Laboratory Track. To find out which track is right for you, click on the track description below:
TRACK DESCRIPTIONS-Please click links below
All workshop attendees will also participate in informative poster and plenary sessions. Click here for a description of session offerings and a sample agenda: Session Description & Sample Agenda
While the workshop focus is on STEM disciplines, POGIL methodology is widely applicable and attendees from all disciplines are encouraged to attend.
WORKSHOP COST
Workshop fee is $450 (includes registration, materials, lunches and dinners). On campus housing (optional) for 2 nights is available for an additional $189 and includes accompanying breakfasts.
GRADUATE CREDITS
Two quarter credits will be available through Seattle Pacific University for an approximate fee of $110 by registering on-line (during check-in) on Day 1 of the summer workshop. Credit card required. Requirements: You must participate in all daytime and evening sessions (which includes the poster session and plenary sessions), PLUS Day 2 and Day 3 lunchtime discussions. Participants must also submit answers to reflection questions that are due by July 25th to the Workshop Facilitator who has been designated as your Graduate Credit Coordinator.
Two quarter credits will be available through Seattle Pacific University for an approximate fee of $110 by registering on-line (during check-in) on Day 1 of the summer workshop. Credit card required. Requirements: You must participate in all daytime and evening sessions (which includes the poster session and plenary sessions), PLUS Day 2 and Day 3 lunchtime discussions. Participants must also submit answers to reflection questions that are due by August 8th to the Workshop Facilitator who has been designated as your Graduate Credit Coordinator.
Two quarter credits will be available through Seattle Pacific University for an approximate fee of $110 by registering on-line (during check-in) on Day 1 of the summer workshop. Credit card required. Requirements: You must participate in all daytime and evening sessions (which includes the poster session and plenary sessions), PLUS Day 2 and Day 3 lunchtime discussions. Participants must also submit answers to reflection questions that are due by August 1st to the Workshop Facilitator who has been designated as your Graduate Credit Coordinator.
We are continuing to accept applications to the 2019 POGIL Writers' Retreat until the few remaining spots available are filled.
To apply to 2019 POGIL The Writers' Retreat , Click here to complete the application form. Decisions will be made on a rolling basis. Accepted applicants will be provided with a code to complete their registration.
Workshop Description: The 2019 POGIL Writers' Retreat will provide an opportunity for individuals or small teams to spend focused time on developing, writing, and improving POGIL activities with the mentorship of experienced POGIL author coaches. The 4-day agenda includes workshop sessions focused on activity authoring, feedback sessions, and ample time for writing and interacting with other authors and author coaches. The retreat is appropriate for authors in all content areas at both post-secondary and K-12 levels.
The workshop will be held at Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland beginning on Monday, July 29 at 8:30 am and ending at 3:30 pm on Thursday, August 1. Participants who are staying in on-campus housing should plan to arrive on Sunday, July 28th for check in.
Registration Fee: The registration fee of $575 includes all workshop materials and 4 lunches (Monday-Thursday). Dinners will be the responsibility of the participant. Several restaurant options are available across the street from campus within a 1-2 block radius.
Housing: On-campus housing for four nights is available for an additional fee of $275 (Check in on Sunday, July 28. Check out on Thursday, August 1) Campus housing is comprised of air-conditioned apartment-style suites. Each suite has four, individual bedrooms and two private bathrooms. Linens will be provided. Breakfast on Monday through Thursday is included in the housing fee.
Graduate Credits: For an additional, optional fee of $165, participants can opt to earn 3 graduate quarter credits through Seattle Pacific University. Registration for the graduate quarter credits will take place during workshop check-in. A credit card is required. Additional requirements - Participants will submit two short activity self-assessments during the retreat. They will also submit a short reflection based on a 5 question prompt. The reflection is due no later than August 8, 2019.
Notice: The POGIL Project has leased or rented facilities from the Johns Hopkins University. However, The POGIL Project and any programs operated by The POGIL Project are not related to or affiliated with the Johns Hopkins University in any way. The POGIL Project is an entirely separate legal entity with no connection to the Johns Hopkins University aside from the temporary use of facilities for the specified program.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Ellen Harpel at eharpel@pogil.org or 717-358-4589.
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY
This workshop will introduce teachers to Process Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning (POGIL) and will explore the benefits of this approach to active learning in the classroom. Participants will experience a POGIL-based learning environment, analyze activities, understand how guided inquiry is structured in a POGIL classroom, and consider classroom facilitation and other issues related to the implementation of POGIL.
Facilitator: Naomi Campbell and Debra Driscoll
Facilitator: Debra Driscoll
Facilitators: Mare Sullivan, Patrick Brown
Facilitator: Karen Groh
Facilitator: Laura Trout
Facilitators: Colleen Conway, Cheryl Bailey
One-day introductory workshop for middle school through college STEM instructors. Exact date (Dec. 12, 13 or 14) TBA.
Immerse yourself in collaborative learning to explore connections between POGIL strategies and the NGSS. Experience the roles, teamwork, and process skills that engage students and improve content mastery and retention. Appropriate for middle school, high school, and college/university science instructors, Process Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning (POGIL) is a research-based instructional strategy that seeks to simultaneously incorporate the Performance Expectations, SEPs, and CCCs of the NGSS. These student-centered learning strategies support all students, from ELL and SPEC through gifted, as they create their own understanding of fundamental STEM concepts as they work through carefully designed guided inquiry activities.
Facilitators: Mare Sullivan, Seattle Pacific University School of Education; Ryan Palmer, Lake Washington HS; Lori Stanton, Canyon Park Middle School.
Questions? Contact Mare Sullivan at joe.mare.sullivan@gmail.com
Registration fee $40. Register at https://s6.goeshow.com/nsta/area/2019seattle/registration_form.cfm
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