Mathematics Learning Network

Responsive Teaching Institute

WHAT IS THE RESPONSIVE TEACHING INSTITUTE?
The Washtenaw Intermediate School District and EMU's College of Technology is proud to present the Responsive Teaching Institute. The Responsive Teaching Institute is an opportunity for educators to examine instruction from an equity perspective. Participants will explore the following questions:
  • How does identity influence one’s perception of the content? 
  • What are strength-based instructional models that can be implemented in classrooms?
  • How can cultural modeling be embedded within the classroom?
  • How have I imposed my biases on students?
  • What privileges do I have because of my identity?
  • How can we as educators develop a reflective practice?
For the 2018-19 sessions participants will also examine:
  • What does culturally responsive pedagogy look like across content areas?
  • How can content integration (ELA, Science, Social Studies, and Art) be used as a means of enacting culturally responsive pedagogy? 

Past Projects

Intel Math Program

The Intel Math project is aimed at deepening teacher's content knowledge of math skills in order to improve instruction. The work consists of 80 hours of Intel Math training in the summer, and monthly continued learning in Math Learning Community meetings throughout the year. 
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In our first few years of participating in this program, we have worked with over 100 teachers across five districts from both Livingston and Washtenaw Counties. 

If you have any questions about Intel Math, contact either Andrea Pisani or Jennifer Banks for instructional and content questions. 
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Work on our Intel Math project featured in Inspired!