Tackling NYSSLS using Cooperative Learning *IN PERSON* facilitated by Richard Slesinski - 8:30-2:30pm

This interactive workshop helps high school science teachers design and implement NYSSLS-aligned jigsaw activities that also build collaboration and social-emotional skills. Participants will experience two jigsaw activities-one science-based and one about the jigsaw structure itself-before designing their own. Teachers will learn how to: -structure student families and expert groups, -use ice breakers and social skill warm-ups, -teach with phenomena and model development, -incorporate checks for understanding and time-buffers, and -guide student reflection and group evaluation. Learning Targets: -Understand the structure and purpose of a cooperative learning jigsaw -Explore how to embed 3D learning (DCIs, SEPs, CCCs) within a jigsaw -Learn how to explicitly teach and reinforce social skills -Use ice breakers and reflection activities to strengthen collaboration -Identify when and how to use time-buffers to maintain engagement -Experience sample jigsaws as learners -Begin designing their own NYSSLS-aligned jigsaw activity Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session. Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kPCc-ur7ve7sK6C4zyrEi9SlZgJkoMHV/view?usp=sharing Registration; https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5416724