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<i><span style="color:black">Sorry, everyone. </span></i><i><span style="font-family:Wingdings;color:black">L</span></i><i><span style="color:black"> The last e-mail had a typo.
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<b><span style="color:black">Here is a corrected version!<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<span style="color:black">A limited number of spots are available for a 4-day sustainability workshop. The workshop is intended for middle school, high school, and community college teachers with students that may pursue or are pursuing STEM technical degrees.
Preference will be given to interdisciplinary pairs of applicants (e.g., one science and one language arts instructor), but individuals will also be considered. An $800 stipend and STEM clock hours will be offered (pending approval of NEW ESD 101 proposal).
Lunch, snacks, and coffee will be provided. The workshop will be held June 19-22, 8:30-3:15, at Spokane Falls Community College.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="color:black">If you are interested in attending the workshop or would like more information, please contact Scott Rollins (<a href="mailto:scott.rollins@sfcc.spokane.edu">scott.rollins@sfcc.spokane.edu</a>).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="color:black">Teaching Sustainability Through Problem-Based Learning Communities</span></b><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="color:black">Research suggests that green economy is growing largely through the integration of sustainability into existing job rather than through the development of a separate, well-defined green jobs subsector. In addition, regional industry
leaders have suggested that the demand for STEM technicians with skills necessary to compete in today’s green economy is outpacing supply. In this four day summer workshop funded by the National Science Foundation, we will discuss fundamental concepts of sustainability
and systems thinking, why these matter to businesses, and how to integrate sustainability into the curriculum through interdisciplinary problem-based learning communities.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="color:black">Day one</span></b><span style="color:black"> of this workshop will introduce the concepts of sustainability and systems thinking utilizing group discussions and hands-on activities. Participants will be provided resources and examples
for introducing sustainability and systems thinking into their curriculum. Day one will end with an introduction to problem-based learning.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="color:black">Day two</span></b><span style="color:black"> of the workshop will explore methods for managing a problem-based learning classroom and how to assess student work in problem-based learning. Hands-on examples, exercises, and additional
resources will be provided. Teachers will finish the day by developing or adapting a problem to integrate sustainability for use in their own classes.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="color:black">Day three</span></b><span style="color:black"> of the workshop will introduce interdisciplinary learning communities as an instructional approach through readings, discussions, and hands-on activities. Participants will be introduced
to different forms of learning communities, the benefits of using learning communities, and how to assess integrative assignments. The day will end with teaching teams developing interdisciplinary, integrative sustainability assignments.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="color:black">Day four</span></b><span style="color:black"> of the workshop, participants will hear from a panel of industry partners and spend most of the day developing problem-based learning community assignments or modules that integrate
sustainability. The goal is to have at least one assignment that can be implemented in the following academic year.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="color:black">Often, just having the time to work together on curriculum development can be a challenge. We will provide lunch, snacks, a location, and support for teams that wish to continue working on their assignments on Friday.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="color:black">Workshop instructors will facilitate the formation of industry partnerships to help teachers develop more authentic learning experiences for students. This support will extend beyond the workshop.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="color:black">This training will also provide…</span></b><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.5pt;line-height:106%">resources and examples (binder, books, online);</span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:106%"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:106%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4">
<span style="font-size:11.5pt;line-height:106%">an $800 stipend for those that develop an assignment or learning community implementing the approaches and concepts covered by the workshop (pending your own institution's approval);</span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:106%"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:106%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4">
<span style="font-size:11.5pt;line-height:106%">snacks, coffee, and lunch; and</span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:106%"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:106%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4">
<span style="font-size:11.5pt;line-height:106%">up to 24 STEM clock hours for K-12 teachers (pending approval of NEW ESD 101 proposal)</span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:106%"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:106%;color:black">Take a look at <a href="http://www.edlinesites.net/pages/Central_Valley_School_Dist_356/District_Services/Communications_Office/News/Inside_Our_Schools/U-High_Architecture_Program_Pa">
this successful project</a> implemented following our last workshop in 2015! <o:p>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:106%;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Consolas;color:#7F7F7F">Scott L. Rollins, Ph.D.</span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Consolas;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Consolas;color:#7F7F7F">Chair, Life Sciences Department</span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Consolas;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Consolas;color:#7F7F7F">Spokane Falls Community College</span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Consolas;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Consolas;color:#7F7F7F">3410 W. Fort George Wright Dr., MS 3280</span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Consolas;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Consolas;color:#7F7F7F">Spokane, WA 99224-5288</span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Consolas;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Consolas;color:#7F7F7F">Office: 509-533-3665</span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Consolas;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Consolas;color:#7F7F7F">FAX: 509-533-3856</span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Consolas;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%"><u><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Consolas;color:blue">scott.rollins@sfcc.spokane.edu</span></u><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Consolas;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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