The Science Of Learning
A dynamic learning experience designed to empower all educators with critical knowledge in neuroscience to make informed, research-based decisions that advance student learning.
Educators will:
- Explore what happens in the brain when we learn
- Apply what we know about the brain to the process of remembering information
- Adapt strategies based on neuroscience research to inform your teaching practice through meaningful modeling and hands-on activities
- Reinforce the brain-learning connection in The Franklin Institute’s award-winning Your Brain exhibit
Details
Each 4-hour professional development session at The Franklin Institute includes:
- museum admission and parking
- lunch and coffee/tea service
- access to student-facing tools and educator resources
- Act 48 credits (letters upon request)
This workshop is perfect for:
- K-12 Classroom Educators
- Pre-certification Educators
- Education Support Professionals
- Curriculum and Instructional Leaders
- Out-of-school Time and Informal Educators
Fees
Fees are based on the number of participating educators.
- For groups of up to 35 educators: $137 per participant
- For groups of up to 75 educators: $100 per participant
- For groups of up to 125 educators: $85 per participant
- A minimum of 20 participants in required
Supporting Student Inquiry Skills
Empower your students to lead their own scientific journeys with a focus on student autonomy and exploration of the STEELS and NGSS Science and Engineering Practices.
Educators will:
- Explore tangible, standards-supportive strategies that foster student-centered learning
- Apply what we know about encouraging authentic student engagement to scientific investigation
- Adapt strategies, tools, and resources for immediate use in your classroom through meaningful modeling and hands-on activities
- Reinforce learnings in The Franklin Institute’s award-winning Wondrous Space exhibit
Details
Specific content and workshop length are flexible based on participating school and district priorities. Available workshop options explore ways to support students to:
- Ask Questions to Define Problems based on rich observations and prior knowledge
- Design Student-led Investigations to test claims they have identified
- Use Evidence to Support Arguments strategically throughout storyline-based investigations
Each professional development session at The Franklin Institute includes:
- museum admission and parking
- lunch and coffee/tea service
- access to student-facing tools and educator resources
- Act 48 credits (letters upon request)
- Specific content and workshop length are flexible based on participating school and district priorities
This workshop is perfect for:
- K-5 Classroom Educators
- 5-8 Science/ STEM Educators
- Pre-certification K-12 Educators
- Science/STEM Curriculum and Instructional Leaders
Fees
Fees are based on the number of participating educators.
- For groups of up to 35 educators: $137 per participant
- For groups of up to 50 educators: $100 per participant
- A minimum of 20 participants in required