The DoSeum is a convener of educators, a laboratory for research and teaching, and a leader in informal education. Educators who participate in The DoSeum Continuing Professional Education (CPE) programs will enhance their understanding of constructivism and inquiry pedagogy and approaches, learn new skills and techniques, and workshop lesson and activity plans to be implemented in their learning environments - whether formal classrooms or informal settings. DoSeum CPE choices will grow as the DoSeum CPE Team develops new offerings to meet the ever-changing needs of educators in our community. Currently, CPE sessions have been adapted to and are addressing the needs of educators who must engage in distance learning to adapt to the constraints presented by community responses to COVID.
Presented by a team of professional educators, our CPE sessions…
- Explore the relationships between STEM, the Arts, and Literacy
- Are rooted in constructivist principles and grounded in proven practice
- Promote joyful learning through inquiry-based exploration, authentic discovery, and critical problem solving
Professional Development
On-Site, In-Person Professional Development Series
The DoSeum will return to providing on-site PD sessions this spring, which will provide 6 CPE hours for each session. Please note, The DoSeum has implemented some changes since our reopening including face mask usage. We encourage you to review all of our changes before you arrive for any on-site Professional Development offerings on our Reopening page.
Professional Development Offerings can be paid for by employers via purchase orders. To get more information, contact Chris Navarro at CNavarro@thedoseum.org or at (210) 572-0655.
Self-Paced Professional Development Sessions
The DoSeum’s Self-Paced Professional Development sessions will provide 6 CPE hours from March 1 – May 14, requiring six hours of coursework. Educators can complete their coursework at their own pace, but all coursework will be due by May 14. A new session will be available to start every week on Monday of every month.
Available CPE Courses Upon Request
Visual Thinking Strategies
Engage in VTS to explore their own ability to find meaning in imagery by practicing a set of skills ranging from simple identification to more complex interpretation.
Inquiry-Based Learning
Engage in inquiry-based learning to enhance their teaching practice by building their ability to design and lead inquiry-based lesson plans.
Distance Learning Approaches - Professional Learning Community
Examine the successes and challenges of distance learning to identify key components of high-quality remote instruction and to explore possible approaches. Identify areas of comfort and discomfort within your experience to leverage resources, engage your learners, and take your remote instruction to the next level.
Distance Learning & Caregiver Support - Professional Learning Community
Examine the challenges and success of building relationships with students’ caregivers to discover essential elements of success and explore approaches to improve caregiver engagement. Discover resources and best practices to provide support for caregivers so they can engage in supporting their children with your curriculum.
*All Professional Development programs may be available by request.
To get more information, contact Chris Navarro at CNavarro@thedoseum.org or at (210) 572-0655.
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