Exploring Foundational Principle: “Support collaborative professional learning in mathematics.”

“We conceptualize teacher professional learning as embedded in the classroom context and constructed through experience and practice in sustained iterative cycles of goal setting/planning, practicing, and reflecting.” -Bruce C.D., Esmonde,I., Ross J., Dookie, L. & Beatty. R. (2010)

Deepen knowledge and understanding of the Foundational Principle – Goals of this session Deepen knowledge and understanding of the Foundational Principle – “Support collaborative professional learning in mathematics.” Connect this knowledge and understanding to a selected resource Share this learning with your team deciding how it may impact your work

Reading/ Reflecting upon Foundational Principle - “Support collaborative professional learning in mathematics.” As you read page 7, reflect upon and record the strengths and challenges in relation to this principle in your work.

- Professional Learning A Researcher’s View Cathy Bruce, Trent University - Professional Learning “Key Features” http://www.curriculum.org/k-12/en/videos/professional-learning-key-features How do Cathy Bruce’s comments enhance your understanding of the Foundational Principle - “Support collaborative professional learning in mathematics”? Elbow partner sharing then to whole group Think, pair, share Chart it

Table Talk What resonates with you in relation to this Foundational Principle - “Support collaborative professional learning in mathematics”?

Summary of Results and Strategies Selected Resources Summary of Results and Strategies for Teachers, 2012–2013

“Support collaborative professional learning in mathematics.” So What? Now What? What are the implications for your work?

Learning From and With Each Other How might this principle, “Support collaborative professional learning in mathematics”, support you in being more intentional and precise in your work? Record ideas to share with your Board Team. Expected to share back with Team 30 min. 10 copies of each resource Facilitators to note distribution of resource work

Additional Resources http://edugains.ca/newsite/math2/index.html http://www.edugains.ca/resourcesLNS/MathResources/MathematicsResourceInventory.pdf http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/literacynumeracy/inspire/research/capacityBuilding.html