GLOBAL
International Council on Education for Teaching Due to the coronavirus epidemic we are postponing the ICET2020 World Assembly at Bath Spa University. Subject to confirmation, we are hoping to host the conference on the equivalent dates next year – the ICET Board Meeting on Monday 21st June, 2021 and the World Assembly on Tuesday-Thursday 22-24 June, 2021.
UNESCO.
1) Distance learning solutions
2) With one in five learners kept out of school, UNESCO mobilizes education ministers to face the COVID-19 crisis UNESCO’s expertise in open and distance learning spans teacher training platforms, the design of e-learning school models, online communities of practice and the development of national ICT in education policies, with a priority focus on Africa.
UNITED STATES
AACTE/SCALE. edTPA COVID-19 State Outreach and Support … candidates may submit edTPA portfolios within 18 months from their registration dates for both initial submissions and retakes… As necessary, Pearson will extend registrations for candidates impacted by COVID-19 without any change fee.
American Educational Research Association. AERA 2020 ANNUAL MEETING FACT SHEET In the coming weeks, AERA will provide detailed information on the AERA website about the virtual meeting.
EdWeek.
1) Map: Coronavirus and School Closures
2) Culturally Responsive Teaching Is Promising. But There’s a Pressing Need for More Research Many teachers feel uncomfortable discussing ethnicity and social equity, and many do not themselves have deep knowledge of nondominant political and cultural histories.
3) Future Teachers Are Unfamiliar With Basic ‘Learning Science,’ Report Finds Aspiring teachers are unfamiliar with basic principles of learning science and should learn how to connect those principles to practice, according to a new report from Deans for Impact.
4) Teaching About Coronavirus: 3 Lesson Plans for Science, Math, and Media Literacy
5) What Happens to Student Teachers When Schools and Colleges Close Due to Coronavirus? Teacher-preparation programs in 18 states are required to use the edTPA, which is administered by Pearson. In a statement, Pearson spokesman Scott Overland said edTPA registrations are valid for 18 months, and candidates can submit their portfolios for both initial submissions and retakes at any point during that time.
George Mason University. Mason heads effort to recruit more teachers for the visually impaired and blind … few U.S. colleges offer programs that prepare teachers to educate students who are visually impaired, according to Kimberly Avila, professor-in-charge of the teacher preparation program in blindness and vision impairment within the College of Education and Human Development.
Inside Higher Education. So You Want to Temporarily Teach Online
The Verge. The Smithsonian has released more than 2.8 million images you can use for free Included are images from all 19 Smithsonian museums, nine research centers, libraries, archives, and the National Zoo
Ukiah Daily Journal. California K-12 schools prepare for coronavirus-related closures “I think it would be a mistake for school districts, including PAUSD, to prematurely commit to online instruction for all students,” said Palo Alto Unified superintendent Don Austin. “I would be concerned about teacher training, student access to connectivity and devices…
WFAE. UNC Charlotte Changes How It Trains Student Teachers Real-time coaching is part of a national trend – some schools call it “bug in the ear coaching,” referring to an earpiece that can be used to relay messages from the veteran teacher to the rookie. McIntyre is a member of Deans For Impact, a Texas-based coalition of almost two dozen university officials trying to improve teacher preparation.
WTOK. Teacher licensure bill clears Mississippi Senate Senate Bill 2511 would allow college students to enter a School of Education if they have achieved a 21 ACT score, 3.0 grade point average on pre-major coursework, or a passing score on the Praxis Core, the test traditionally used in teacher certification programs.
NEW YORK STATE
Chalkbeat. Coronavirus live updates: CUNY and SUNY move to remote learning Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that the state and city university systems — SUNY and CUNY — would begin a “distance learning model” on March 19 — following the footsteps of several other universities across the country.
NYSED. Guidance for Colleges and Universities on Addressing the Needs of Students Impacted by the Coronavirus Professional licensure or certification clinical experience courses must meet regulatory requirements. If present emergency circumstances create challenges associated with meeting clinical experience requirements, institutions should contact NYSED concerning appropriate alternatives to meet requirements, such as clinical simulation options.
NEW YORK CITY
Bklyner. A New School Focused On Raising Global, Urban Citizens To Open In Brooklyn … in terms of the non-Chinese faculty, we’re looking particularly for people with training and experience with Reggio Emilia. Reggio is a very important prerequisite, and experiential learning is a very big part of our program even as early as preschool.
Chalkbeat. NYC reluctantly readies for online learning if the coronavirus forces school closures “It’s going to be highly contextual. It might be really difficult to say, ‘Everyone is going to do this one thing.’ It might be more like a buffet,” said Detra Price-Dennis, an associate professor at Columbia University’s Teachers College, who is focused on digital learning and digital literacy in K-8 classrooms.
Teaching Residents at Teachers College (TR@TC). March 2020|Winter Edition Newsletter. Raising Consciousness, Induction Spotlight, Teacher Grant Resources…
