Experience Camp Explore
Fireside Chats Group Coaching
According to Joyce & Showers (1980, 2002, 2011), professional development limited to theory yields minimal impact to teachers' knowledge, skill, and practice; however, when professional development includes theory, modeling, practice, and coaching, the impact increases to 95% for teachers.
-
Participants of Camp Explore will learn the theory behind the instructional strategies and social-emotional learning shared during the three-day workshop. They will also see the content modeled and have the opportunity to practice and apply their learning to their own lesson plans.
-
Campers continue their learning throughout the school year with monthly Fireside Chats (Group Coaching). Campers reunite with bunkmates (grade-level peers) during chats to share evidence and celebrate, learn new strategies, and receive teacher-centered coaching. Connecting with friends made during camp isn't just good for the soul, it organically leads to accountability.
Teacher-Centered Coaching
Student engagement can be used to foster a positive learning environment, meet students’ preferred learning styles, encourage collaboration and teamwork among students, and maximize academic learning, but what happens when a teacher is not equipped with engaging instructional strategies?
Just as student achievement is significantly influenced by effective teaching practices, effective instructional coaching impacts quality teaching. Camp Explore participants receive teacher-centered coaching during the three-day workshop and nine group coaching sessions throughout the school year. Teacher-centered coaching is focused on the teacher's mindset, knowledge, and skillset and follows the Active Learning Cycle.
