FINAL
Create a professional development session on a key math topic or strategy, aimed at your future teacher colleagues.
Write a brief reflection on what you learned about leadership and facilitation through the process.
Criteria | Excellent (4) | Proficient (3) | Developing (2) | Beginning (1) |
Topic Selection & Relevance | Chooses a highly relevant, engaging topic for K–6 teachers that addresses clear needs | Selects a relevant topic with some connection to K–6 teaching | Topic is somewhat relevant but lacks clear focus or connection | Topic is not relevant to K–6 math teaching |
Workshop Design | Designs a well-organized 30-minute session with clear objectives and logical flow | Workshop has a clear structure and covers key components | Workshop is somewhat organized but missing clarity or pacing | Workshop lacks clear organization or is incomplete |
Slide Deck Quality | Slides are professional, visually clear, and support learning effectively | Slides are clear and mostly support the session | Slides are cluttered or unclear, with limited support to learning | Slides are poorly designed or missing key information |
Hands-On Activity | Engages participants with a meaningful, well-planned hands-on activity aligned to the topic | Hands-on activity is appropriate and connected to the content | Activity is somewhat relevant but lacks engagement or clarity | Activity is missing or not connected to the topic |
Use of Sample Student Work/Videos | Incorporates relevant student work or videos that enhance understanding | Includes some student work or videos with moderate impact | Student work or videos are included but minimally connected | No student work or videos included |
Take-Home Resources | Provides clear, useful, and well-organized resources for participants | Resources are useful but could be better organized or clearer | Resources are limited or somewhat unclear | No take-home resources provided |
Modeling Teaching Practices | Effectively models inquiry, discussion, and clarity throughout the session | Models some key teaching practices with consistency | Attempts to model teaching practices but inconsistently | Does not model effective teaching practices |
Reflection on Leadership & Facilitation | Thoughtful, insightful reflection demonstrating growth in leadership and facilitation skills | Reflection shows some understanding and learning about facilitation | Reflection is superficial or lacks clear connection to leadership | Reflection is missing or off-topic |
Topic: Using Math Talk to Build Number Sense in Grades K–3
This 30-minute workshop introduces K–3 teachers to strategies for fostering math discourse to strengthen number sense. Teachers will learn how to encourage student explanations, ask effective questions, and create a classroom culture that supports mathematical thinking.
Activity: "Number Talk Practice"
Designing this PD deepened my understanding of how intentional facilitation can create a supportive environment for math learning. I learned the importance of modeling not just content but also the discourse practices we want teachers to use. This experience enhanced my leadership skills by planning engaging activities and anticipating participant needs.