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SESP Summer Learning Series for Educators

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Teachers, stay abreast of the latest research and trends in education while earning professional development credits to advance your career. The SESP Summer Learning Series for Educators is designed to enhance your teaching skills and keep you at the forefront of educational innovations. Our roster of instructors includes esteemed faculty from Northwestern’s School of Education & Social Policy, as well as a variety of professionals who are experts in their respective fields, ensuring a rich learning experience. Invest in your professional growth today, and join our vibrant community of transformative educators dedicated to creating impactful and inspiring learning experiences!

Most workshops will take place on Northwestern's Evanston campus unless otherwise noted. Please check course details carefully for location information. Lunch and parking vouchers are available for most courses.


Jun
7
2024

Summer Algae Science Institute (SASI)

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Online
Presented by The Algae Foundation & The Baxter Center Friday, June 7th | 9 AM - 3 PM | Virtual Are you interested in giving your students more hands-on STEM learning opportunities? Are you ready to roll up your sleeves and learn more about algae? If so, please join us at the Algae Foundation’s virtu...
Jun
11
2024

Summer Biotech Series

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Off-Campus
Join a community of teachers and test out biotech labs! Are you fascinated by gel electrophoresis and other biotech related techniques? Have you ever wanted to learn more about the techniques behind COVID testing kits? Then the Summer Biotech Series sounds right for you! The Summer Biotech Series is...
Jun
17
2024

Instructional Coaching and Evaluation

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM No Location
Instructors: Lisa Vahey & Kavita Kapadia Matsko Presented by The SESP Teaching, Learning, & Education Program  6-week Course on Mondays, June 17th – July 22nd | Hybrid In-person classes will be held on Northwestern's Evanston Campus Week 1: June 17th | 9 AM - 3 PM | Northwestern's Evanston Campus We...
Jun
25
2024

Peace Education: Theory and Practice of Nonviolence

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Evanston
Instructor: Liz Shulman Presented by The SESP Teaching, Learning, & Education Program Tuesday, June 25th | 9 AM - 3 PM | Norris University Center | Scholars Room (#2-188) | 1999 Campus Dr, Evanston, IL 60208  This one-day workshop examines the different ways in which one can integrate a peace curric...
Jun
26
2024

Using Video to Explore Teaching and Learning in Your Classroom

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM No Location
Instructors: Miriam Sherin, Jennifer Richards, & Sarah Larison Presented by The SESP Teaching, Learning, & Education Program Wednesday, June 26th | 9 AM - 3 PM | Location TBD on Northwestern's Evanston Campus Join other teachers to explore how video can help you investigate teaching and learning. Di...
Jul
29
2024

Computational Making, Inquiry and Social Justice

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Evanston
Instructor: Paula Hooper Presented by The SESP Teaching, Learning, & Education Program  Monday, July 29th | 10 AM-4 PM | Norris University Center | Rock Room (#2-270) | 1999 Campus Dr, Evanston, IL 60208  This course explores the intersection of computational making, inquiry methodologies, and socia...
Jul
31
2024

Teaching for Talent Development: Starting with Preassessment

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Evanston
Instructors: Susan Corwith & Melissa Hinshaw Presented by The Center for Talent Development & The SESP Teaching, Learning, & Education Program Wednesday, July 31st | 9 AM - 3 PM | Norris University Center | Rock Room (#2-270) | 1999 Campus Dr, Evanston, IL 60208  A talent development approach to ins...
Aug
6
2024

Designing Rich Math Tasks, K-8

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Evanston
Instructor: Jen Munson Presented by The SESP Teaching, Learning, & Education Program Tuesday, August 6th | 9 AM - 3 PM | Norris University Center | Rock Room (# 2-270) | 1999 Campus Dr, Evanston, IL 60208  For students to learn mathematics, they need opportunities to grapple with rich tasks. But, wh...