Time

Activity

Objective:

8:30 to 9

Check in- continental breakfast- ice breaker
We delayed the start by a half hour so teachers can arrive calm and collected.

Session 1
9 to 10

Book Discussion
An examination Robert Miller’s Historiographical approach
We will have less introductory material so the majority of the time will be reserved for book discussion.

Increase Teacher Content Knowledge
Teachers increase their knowledge of traditional American history.
(Objective 4)

Session 2
10:10 to 12

Part One: Constructivist Reading in the Content Area – Paul Weill, Lane County ESD

Increased Understanding of Constructivist Teaching Methods
Teachers improve their skills using constructivist teaching methods.
(Objective 7)

Lunch

Break for lunch: chicken Enchiladas, salad, cookies and variety of beverages (diet coke too)

Session 3
1 to 2:30

Part Two: Constructivist Reading in the Content Area

Increased Understanding of Constructivist Teaching Methods
Teachers improve their skills using constructivist teaching methods.
(Objective 7)

Session 4
2:45 to 4

Lewis and Clark Work Session

1. Increased Understanding of Constructivist Teaching Methods

Teachers improve their skills using constructivist teaching methods.
(Objective 7)

1. Increased Ability to Assess Student Learning Tied To Standards

Teachers increase their ability to assess student learning tied to standards.
(Objective 6)

4 to 6

Dinner – Local Restaurants
Chloe’s, Depot Deli, Bronco Billy’s

Session 5
6 to 8

Historian Lecture/Dinner
“Native America Discovered and Conquered” by Robert J. Miller.
This lecture will be in the lecture room at Sisters High School.

Increase Teacher Content Knowledge
Teachers increase their knowledge of traditional American history.
(Objective 4)

Time

Activity

Objective

7:30 to 9.

Full Buffet Breakfast at the High School.
Eat at your leisure.

Session 6
8 to 10:30

Lewis and Clark – Essential Understandings
Lewis and Clark will lead focused help sessions for teachers that would like additional assistance with their comprehension and creation of Backward Design Lesson Plans. Teachers may work use this time to work with their teams, alone, or a combination of the above.

1. Increased Understanding of Constructivist Teaching Methods

Teachers improve their skills using constructivist teaching methods.
(Objective 7)

1. Increased Ability to Assess Student Learning Tied To Standards

Teachers increase their ability to assess student learning tied to standards.
(Objective 6)

Session 7
10:45 to 12

Lewis and Clark – Essential Understandings

1. Increased Understanding of Constructivist Teaching Methods

Teachers improve their skills using constructivist teaching methods.
(Objective 7)

1. Increased Ability to Assess Student Learning Tied To Standards

Teachers increase their ability to assess student learning tied to standards.
(Objective 6)

11 to 12.

Lunch – Soup and sandwich bar – chicken noodle and minestrone as soups. Variety meats, cheeses, breads, lettuce, tomato and onion, beverages and cookies.