Teaching Change's Teacher Training Workshop is a HYBRID professional development course where you will learn to ground your instruction in a biocultural lens focusing on Biocultural Restoration & Mālama ʻĀina, Hawaiian Ecosystems & Ahupuaʻa, Watershed Science, Climate Change & Phenology (the study of life cycles)

Schedule:

Required Synchronous Meetings:
Online via Zoom:
10/27/21 4-5 pm Hoʻolauna (Introductory Session)
11/3/21 4-5 pm Hoʻolauna (Introductory Session
11/6/21 10-11:30 am AND 1-2:30 pm ʻO ka ʻāina ke kupuna (Viewing ʻāina through a Hawaiʻi perspective)
11/20/21 10-11:30 am AND 1-2:30 pm Luʻu ʻIke (Deep dive into the science)

In- person:
12/4/21 8:30-11:30 am OR 12:30-3:30 pm ʻIke Maka (Experience)
3/22 Specific Date & Time TBD Hōʻike sharing & Final Portfolios due

Asynchronous activities will also be required.

All online sessions will be recorded, but participants should plan on attending all sessions.
All in-person sessions will be held in small groups with COVID safety measures in place

2-3 additional optional talk story zoom sessions will be held in the evenings during the course.

Teachers who complete the course may have the opportunity to bring their class to Hakalau National Wildlife Refuge in Spring / Fall 2022.

Space is limited, please fill out the application form below.
Accepted applicants will be notified in mid- October and those interested in PDE3 credits* will entered into the DOE PowerSchool System by Teaching Change staff. *Pending Approval
You can register for this course without getting PDE3 credits.

For more information, please contact Leilā at tchange@hawaii.edu
Mahalo nui for your interest!