Event Information
Student-Centered Approach to Lesson Planning
Presenter(s):
Dr. Wendy Fothergill and Dr. Derek Decker
Description:
During this workshop, participants will gain an understanding of how to approach a lesson plan that is both student-centered and results-driven. They will learn about essential components of a strong lesson plan and the purpose of the interactions of those components.
Dr. Wendy Fothergill is an assistant professor in the School of Education's Center for Educator Preparation at Colorado State University. Prior to her position at CSU, Dr. Fothergill served for 16 years as a teacher and educational leader in Fort Collins, Greeley and Loveland PK-12 schools. Her scholarly interests focus on building communities of practice in PK-12 schools. She is currently engaged in research on structures of practice to support school leaders. Dr. Fothergill coordinates, instructs and advises in the Principal Licensure and Master’s Plus Teaching Secondary Programs.
Dr. Derek Decker is an assistant professor in the Center for Educator Preparation in the School of Education at Colorado State University. He is a coordinator in the master's plus teaching licensure program, instructs within the master’s program, and supervises teacher candidates. Coming directly from the public school classroom as a teacher, Dr. Decker understands the importance of high quality teachers, teaching, and leadership. His scholarly interests center on the benefits of clinical practice where strong partnerships between PK-12 schools and teacher preparation programs flourish.
Dr. Wendy Fothergill is an assistant professor in the School of Education's Center for Educator Preparation at Colorado State University. Prior to her position at CSU, Dr. Fothergill served for 16 years as a teacher and educational leader in Fort Collins, Greeley and Loveland PK-12 schools. Her scholarly interests focus on building communities of practice in PK-12 schools. She is currently engaged in research on structures of practice to support school leaders. Dr. Fothergill coordinates, instructs and advises in the Principal Licensure and Master’s Plus Teaching Secondary Programs.
Dr. Derek Decker is an assistant professor in the Center for Educator Preparation in the School of Education at Colorado State University. He is a coordinator in the master's plus teaching licensure program, instructs within the master’s program, and supervises teacher candidates. Coming directly from the public school classroom as a teacher, Dr. Decker understands the importance of high quality teachers, teaching, and leadership. His scholarly interests center on the benefits of clinical practice where strong partnerships between PK-12 schools and teacher preparation programs flourish.
Dates and Times:
October 30 - October 30, 2017 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Registration Deadline:
October 16, 2017 1:00 PM
Registration is closed.
Location:
TILT 105
Learn More:
Debora Colbert,
970-491-2645,
Debora.Colbert@colostate.edu