Section outline


  • Introduction and Philosophy

    The New Jersey Center for Teaching and Learning (NJCTL) is a nonprofit that provides a simple, scalable solution for our nation's massive STEM teacher shortage and the great social injustice that comes from depriving underserved students access to STEM education and the important opportunities this learning provides. NJCTL empowers teachers of every academic and cultural background to effectively teach K-12 mathematics and science to all students with the Progressive Science Initiative® (PSI®) and the Progressive Mathematics Initiative® (PMI®).  As materials are developed in other subjects all materials will become available as free, open-source resources. 

    In this module, you will have the chance to reflect on what you have learned in previous coursework, develop your own professional development plan, and demonstrate your learning through a short reflection. 

     

    This module’s written reflection assignment asks you to introduce yourself, reflect on the PSI or PMI topics that you have learned, and set up goals for yourself related to the Teacher Self-Reflection Checklist.  The checklist is available at the top of this course under the course resources.

    Your written submission should be no more than 500 words (about one page).  Refer to the Endorsement Written Response Rubric posted at the top of this course for more information on expectations of this assignment.

    1. Reflect on intentional shifts in practice through incorporation of PSI or PMI content.
    2. Articulate a plan to continue to apply NJCTL’s PSI programs, methodology, and pedagogy.
    3. Refine a plan for professional growth that is based on the Teacher Self-Reflection Checklist.

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