Introduction to The Fundamentals of Critical Thinking & the Art of Instruction
Presented by T
he Foundation for Critical Thinking
Registration Deadline extended through Friday, January 24!
- We say we are teaching critical thinking skills, but how do we know?
- What does critical thinking look like in the classroom?
- How might critical thinking be more effectively incorporated into teaching and learning?
This workshop will provide the opportunity to hone in on effective strategies for incorporating critical thinking skills in your practice.
Critical thinking should not be thought of as something additional to content, but rather as integral to it. This workshop, therefore, focuses on teaching students to learn not random bits and pieces of information, but systems, organized networks of concepts, active modes of thinking. The session will begin with a general introduction to critical thinking and to its significance, not only to the academic, but also to the vocational and personal success of students. Participants can also expect hands-on learning opportunities during which small group activities are used to illustrate the application of various dimensions of critical thinking strategies to instruction as well as to personal life.
This workshop will introduce the basic components of critical thinking, ways to build those components into the design of what you teach, and ways to make that design effective.
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About the presenter:
Dr. Brian Barnes holds a Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Humanities and an MA in Philosophy from the University of Louisville. Barnes is a veteran of the US Army, along with other non-academic careers, and currently teaches face-to-face and online classes at several universities in traditional philosophy topics, along with courses in sustainability, critical thinking, and Japanese sword practice. He has co-authored articles examining critical thinking strategies and tactics for the National Teaching and Learning Forum and is the author of the textbook, The Central Question: Critical Engagement with Business Ethics (2013). Barnes co-hosts the weekly radio show, Critical Thinking for Everyone!, on 106.5 Forward Radio in Louisville, and he also created the critical thinking comic book series, Adventures in Critical Thinking. Dr. Barnes is a Scholar of the Foundation for Critical Thinking, and was a direct student of Dr. Richard Paul.
Dates of Workshop:
Jan. 28 & 29
Location:
St. Andrew's Schools
Cost:
HAIS Members - $375
Non-HAIS Members - $425
Deadline:
Registration extended through Friday, Jan. 24!
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Unlocking Learner Variability: Tools and Strategies for Differentiated Learning
Helping educators develop a deeper understanding of learner variability, this workshop covers everything from theory to classroom implementation. Rooted in critical thinking and using design thinking strategies, participants will create an action plan for unlocking differentiated, personalized and individualized learning for their own learning environments.
About the presenter:
Through research and in the classroom, Susannah Johnson spent eight years developing truly individualized instruction that is grounded in critical thinking, and is redefining what it means to be an educator. Susannah received her Master of Education degree in 2016, and is a five time presenter at the Schools of the Future Conference. Susannah continues to pursue knowledge and evolving educational strategies, using her own global explorations to ignite ideas in education progress.
Dates & Location:
- Feb. 6 - Oahu, Hawai'i Pacific University
- Feb. 13 - Hawai'i, Royal Kona Resort
Time:
8:45 am - 4:00 pm
Cost:
Free, thanks to the support of the Oak Foundation, at the Hawaii Community Foundation.
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Early Childhood Learning Workshops for DHS Credit
On Hawaii Island & Kauai
(This workshop is intended for Preschool-3rd grade teachers. Certificates will be issued towards DHS training requirements.)
The day will be led by 3 Hawai'i-based early childhood learning experts, each offering a breakout session that will explore one of the topics. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the role of each of these themes in early childhood development and will leave with tools that can be implemented in their own classrooms.
Dates, Locations and Times:
· February 8 - Hawai'i Island, Kamehameha Schools.
8:00am - 1:30pm
· February 29 - Kauai, Island School.
8:00am - 1:30pm
Cost:
$20 (snacks, beverages, & lunch included)
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HAIS Learning Walk @ Mid-Pacific Institute: Feb. 18
(Please note: this event is for HAIS member schools only)
Topic:
Designing for Authentic Experiences using a Project Based Learning (PBL) Framework.
In this learning walk you will discuss, observe and unpack our thinking about PBL in action. You will create and evaluate indicators of quality experiences and identify quick wins to take back to your schools and classrooms.
Time: 8:00am - 1:00pm
Location:
Mid-Pacific Institute
Cost:
$30 (breakfast and lunch included)
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HAIS @ NAIS Reception: Save the Date!
This event is open to anyone from HAIS member schools and their guests.
Attending the NAIS Conference? Join us at the HAIS Reception sponsored by SODEXO!
Date: Feb. 26, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Location:
TBD
Cost:
Free
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Project Scoop! Kupu Hou 1/2 Day Workshop Offered in Partnership with HAIS: Feb. 29
(Please note: this event is for HAIS member schools only)
This is a hands-on workshop exploring tools, resources, and assessment practices to support project-based learning. You will participate in a quick Project Experience that models a design thinking process. After participating in the experience, we will uncover the aspects in it that align with powerful Project-Based Learning. You will use these features to map out a plan for a project you might design and implement.
Times: 8:00am - 12:30pm
Location:
Mid-Pacific Institute
Cost:
$50 (includes lunch)
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GIN Conference: Mar. 6 - 8
The theme of the conference is “2020 Vision: EnGINeering the Future, Respecting our Roots.” Engineering, in relation to both inventions and ideas, is the propellant into the future of a more sustainable lifestyle; both cultural and environmental aspects will brought in to “respect our roots.” The 2020 GIN Conference prioritizes the education and empowerment of students through hands-on projects promoting environmental sustainability. Maui Preparatory Academy hopes to spark inspiration and innovation, so students can begin their own projects promoting environmental sustainability and GIN values when they return to their schools and communities.
Location: Maui Preparatory Academy
Cost: $50
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HAIS Learning Walk @ Mid-Pacific Institute: Apr. 15
(Please note: this event is for HAIS member schools only. Appropriate for Early Childhood Learning and PreK-5 Educators)
Topic:
Deepening our understanding of Inquiry Practice: Looking to designing learning from children's questions.
In this learning walk you will consider the hallmarks of inquiry practice in an early learning setting and elementary rooms. In an Inquiry approach, students' questions, observations, teacher-selected images, recordings, etc. — provocations — guide and shape the learning path and experiences. Teachers are mindful of the ways that they document and analyze student learning to help plan forward.
Students lead the learning, while teachers guide and coach along the way. Inquiry is marked by discovery and the co-construction of knowledge. You will observe preschool and elementary classrooms (up to grade 5) and debrief the observations with teachers. Participants will create a plan for implementing a small inquiry process for their learners and school.
Time: 8:30am - 1:00pm
Location:
Mid-Pacific Institute
Cost:
$30 (breakfast and lunch included)
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Kupu Hou 1/2 Day Workshop Offered in Partnership with HAIS: Apr. 18
(Please note: this event is for HAIS member schools only)
In this workshop, "Assessment and the role of sitting beside in service for learning," participants will look at the role of assessment in providing meaningful feedback to learners. Attendees will look at a variety of student work, develop criteria for quality learning, and practice implementing their assessment plan with each other to strengthen their understanding of assessment, and leave with strategies and practices in applying these to the classroom.
Times: 8:00am - 12:30pm
Location:
Mid-Pacific Institute
Cost:
$50 (includes lunch)
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HAIS Learning Walk @ Punahou School: Save the Date!
(Please note: this event is for HAIS member schools only)
Topic:
Competency based learning
Date: May 6
Location:
Punahou School
Cost:
$30 (lunch included)
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Cyber Safety Leadership Summit for Independent Schools: July 16 - 17
Presented by the Association of Technology Leaders in Independent Schools (ATLIS)
In a world where we can no longer ignore cyber threats, independent schools are no exception. Thought leaders from the independent school community lead this in-depth 2-day workshop on cybersecurity and risk management. Participants will review ATLIS recommendations and apply community best practices for securing digital resources. The summit will include time for reflection and planning the necessary work of leading their schools in an implementation roadmap for integrating safe practices for data management and cyber safety. With this essential leadership programming, you will take important steps to protect your school and its most valuable resources from the real dangers that threaten its cyber safety. Speakers will be drawn from experienced practitioners and technology leadership in the ATLIS community. Local speakers may provide case study experience from implementing recommendations after previous ATLIS programming. Other speakers may include other local professionals.
Location:
TBD
Cost: HAIS & ATLIS Member - $395 / Non-Member - $445
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HAIS 50 Year Commemorative Book Available for Purchase!
"Building a Community: The First Fifty Years of HAIS" is a tribute to the founders of the Hawai'i Association of Independent Schools, its founding member schools, its past board members and committee chairs, and to its association presidents over the years. It's also a tribute to those who serve HAIS today - on committees, boards, and staff. It is the people of HAIS who over the past fifty years have fashioned an organization that provides a valuable voice in education in the state of Hawai'i, advocating for an high-quality learning experience for all children.
About the Authors:
Robert M. Witt
was the first Executive Director of HAIS, serving from 1989-2014. Under his leadership, the association grew in number of members, breadth of program offerings, and statewide influence regarding education.
Daniel E. White
was the founding Head of School for Island Pacific Academy after serving as an Head at 3 other schools in California and Hawai'i. He was a member of the HAIS Board of Directors for 12 years and served as Board President from 2008-2010.
Cost:
$25 (plus shipping)
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Phil Bossert, Dan White, & Robert Witt on The Conversation: Jan. 16
On Thursday, Jan. 16, Phil Bossert was on The Conversation with host Catherine Cruz and fellow panelists Dan White and Robert Witt in studio, discussing Hawai'i's independent schools. The Conversation is a daily hour of locally-focused discussions of public affairs, ideas, culture and the arts. Guests, both local and international, provide perspectives on life in the islands and issues that have not yet reached Hawai'i.
Listen: archived podcast
here
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HONOLULU Family & HAIS Blog Collaboration Interest Form: Submit by Jan. 29
HAIS is thrilled to be moving forward in our 4th year of partnership with the HONOLULU Family Magazine blog collaboration. Together we have identified a list of topics for 2020 that we believe are both relevant in education and also interesting to their readers. Please take a moment to complete the topic form by Wednesday, January 29, indicating which topics your school would be interested in writing about.
All blog pieces have the potential of being developed into longer, featured articles and also serve as inspiration for components of the annual Private School Guide. Such opportunities will be at the discretion of the magazine staff, though they will collaborate with HAIS and member schools to further develop such articles.
A little more about the Collaboration:
• Blogs will be written by educators in HAIS member schools, HAIS staff and HAIS board members.
• Blogs will be reviewed by HAIS, edited by HONOLULU Family and published upon the author’s approval.
• Blogs will be written in advance and posted online throughout the year.
It is our goal to have as many HAIS schools participate in this collaboration as possible, and we truly appreciate your time and effort. Please feel free to visit the Honolulu Family website, to see all the articles written by HAIS member schools to date.
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HAIS Science Fair Judges Needed: Feb. 15
By volunteering as a HAIS Science Fair judge, you can play a large part in the success of students in their pursuit of science and engineering education here in Hawai'i. We hope you will be willing to play a pivotal and inspirational role at the HAIS District Science Fair on February 15, 2020.
Location: Hanalani Schools
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HCPS Licensing Mandated for All Private Schools: Act 227
Please be advised that all private schools, both non-profit and for-profit, must be licensed by HCPS and/or accredited by a recognized accrediting agency.
As stated in an earlier e-news letter and discussed in an article from the Star Advertiser, "Law Requires Hawaii’s Private Schools to be Licensed or Accredited", the Senate/House Conference Committee passed SB 980, which was written into law as Act 227, on July 2, 2019. This law clarified that all private schools, both non-profit and for-profit, must be licensed by HCPS and/or accredited by a nationally-recognized accrediting agency. Act 227 will become effective on July 1, 2020, which provides schools a year to comply with licensure. For more details on Act 227, or the history or process of Licensing, please see the links below.
If you are unsure of your school's licensure, know of a school that isn't licensed, or have any questions or concerns about the new law, please contact
Kelley Rahn
, Licensing & Membership Manager, or
Sophie Halliday
, Director of Accreditation & Licensing.
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HAIS HR Professionals Constituency: Feb. 19
(Please note: this meeting is intended for HR professionals at HAIS member schools)
Join HR managers from HAIS schools for an afternoon of conversation, information sharing, troubleshooting, and current issue discussion.
Date: Feb. 19, 2020
Time:
11:00am - 1:30pm
Location:
Le Jardin Academy
Cost:
Free (Lunch included)
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Schools of the Future Updates
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NEW
SOTF Videos & Stories Now Available for Viewing!
All of the videos and stories from the 2019 SOTF Conference are now up and ready for viewing on the Pillars of Peace website, including the Opening Remarks & Keynote from Salman Khan on Oct. 3, and the Opening Remarks & Keynote from Jennie Magiera on Oct. 4:
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The Call for Proposals is Open! Deadline for Submission: Mar. 15, 2020
Be a part of the 12th annual Schools of the Future Conference! We are seeking proposals related to pedagogy and best teaching practices to help educators prepare student learners for the future. This year's conference will take place on Monday and Tuesday, October 26-27. For more information about the conference, please visit the HAIS SOTF Webpage. Stay tuned for Early Bird Registration, which will open in March.
To submit a proposal, please complete the 2020 SOTF Proposal Form. Please note that student participation in presentations in highly encouraged. There will also be a separate call for proposals for student sessions, in late spring.
Notifications will be sent by April 30, 2020.
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Community News, Events, and Workshops
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National School Choice Week: Begins Jan. 26
National School Choice Week (NSCW) 2020 begins Jan. 26, the goal of which is to raise awareness of effective education options for children. If celebrating NSCW with a special event, memorable activity, targeted social media campaign, or by recognizing the accomplishments of individual schools or students, then visit Promote My Celebration Tool on their website, where the details of participation can be shared.
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Deserving Designs Nominations: Apply by Jan. 27
As it celebrates its 75th anniversary, WATG
- a local and world-renowned integrated design firm (architecture, planning, landscape architecture and interiors) -
is offering its professional landscape architecture services to design and install a sustainable outdoor area for a deserving organization. Applications for "Deserving Designs
,"
a campaign being implemented by WATG's Honolulu office, is currently open for nominations. In addition to pro bono design and installation services performed by its staff, WATG Honolulu will donate up to $20,000 in materials and other direct costs needed for the installation.
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Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Short-Term Program: Apply by Feb. 3
This program sends expert U.S. K - 12 educators to participating countries to support projects in schools, teacher training colleges, government ministries, or educational nongovernmental organizations, as identified by U.S. Embassies and Fulbright Commissions.
A wide range of disciplines are represented in each cycle of projects, including STEM, English, English language learning, humanities, art, business, and special education.
The program is
open to full-time elementary, middle, and high school educators who are employed at a public, private (secular or faith-based), or charter school in the United States, or within the Department of Defense Education Activity at the elementary, middle, or high school level (K–12).
Fellows receive funding that covers participation in project activities including international airfare, living expenses, meals, and an honorarium for the time in country.
Dates: Cycle 1 Projects: June - September 2020
Cycle 2 Projects: October 2020 - May 2021
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Deep Listening Workshops: Register by Feb. 14
"
Creating Authentic Connections through Deep Listening" is a
2-day workshop offered in 2 sessions best suited for grades 6 - 12 teachers. At its core, an educational institution is a community of people on a journey together. The Stanley H. King Institute offers a tool kit for teachers, advisors, and administrators to support students on this journey. In addition, the deep listening skills are just as effective in nurturing authentic relationships with, and in support of, colleagues, friends and families.
Dates/Times Session 1: Mar. 3 - 4, 8:30am - 3:30pm
Dates/Times Session 2: Mar. 5 - 6, 8:30am - 3:30pm
Location: Punahou School
Cost: non-HAIS members $350 / HAIS members $250 (per participant for 2 days. Light breakfast and lunch provided).
Information & Registration Coming Soon!
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Earth Day Essay Contest: Submit by Feb. 14
The Hawai'i Division of Forestry and Wildlife is conducting a state-wide essay contest for high school students in public and private schools, in honor of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, April 22. Students are asked to interview an elder over the age of 50 with whom they share a
wahi pana,
or “pulsing place,” a cherished landscape. What native Hawaiian species does their elder recall from their first experience in that place? When students and elders visit today, how has it changed, what will the next 50 years bring and what personal steps can the student take to change the future of their
wahi pana
? Students are asked to write a 1,500-word (maximum) essay focusing on 1 of 4 ecosystem-categories: Marine/coastal, Stream/marsh, Dry/leeward forests, or Wet/windward forests. Prizes vary, and are detailed on the flyer and website.
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STEM Symposium 4 Girls: Save the Dates!
Sacred Hearts Academy is preparing for the 2020 STEM and Science Symposiums 4 Girls, 2 free events which inspire female students to embrace the STEM fields.
Grades 9 - 12:
Feb. 15, 2020, 7:30am - 2:00pm
Grades 5 - 8:
Feb. 22, 2020, 8:00am - 12:00pm
Cost:
Free
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MMD2020 Poster Contest: Submit by Feb. 28
This year’s Mayor’s Memorial Day (MMD2020) Student Poster Contest is open to all students, statewide, in gardes K - 12, who are in public, private, independent, or home school programs. T
he contest kicks off the annual ceremony held at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific (“Punchbowl”).
Last year was the 70th anniversary of the Mayor’s Memorial Day ceremony; for an idea of this year's ceremony, please see last year's program, which includes City Council recognition of the nine student artists. This year is also special, as the State will be commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the end of WWII. For full contest rules and guidelines, please see the attached Flyer.
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2020 Hawai'i AgDiscovery: Apply by Mar. 20
AgDiscovery is a joint program between several universities throughout the nation and the USDA that gives high school aged students the opportunity to participate in a free 2-week summer program where they learn about careers in agriculture, agribusiness, and animal and plant science. There is a local Hawai’i AgDiscovery Program with the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa, which is packed with hands-on experiences such as orchid pollination, DNA barcoding, honey extraction, cultural activities, and more. 10 students are selected to participate. Additionally, UH will be offering 2 application writing workshops to teach students how to write a successful application - please see link below.
Application Writing Workshop Dates/Times:
Feb. 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm (Leeward Community College)
Feb. 29, 10:00am - 12:00pm (UH Manoa)
Program in Hawai'i: July 5 - 18 @ UH Manoa
Cost: Free (
expenses for the program, including housing and board at UH Manoa, are covered. Students need only pay for their transportation to UH and return home)
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NPR Student Podcast Challenge: Ends Mar. 24
NPR is inviting students around the country to create a podcast — with the help of a teacher — and compete for a chance to win their grand prize and have your work appear on NPR. This contest is for teachers with students between 5 - 12 grade, and each podcast should be between 3 - 12 minutes long. Students can p
ut together a podcast with their class or extracurricular group, then their teacher can submit it to NPR.
The winning podcast submissions will be featured in segments on
Morning Edition
or
All Things Considered
.
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Preschool Open Doors Application: Apply by Mar. 31
The Preschool Open Doors application period is Jan. 2 - Mar. 31. Applications received during this period will be considered for preschool participation during July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021.
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Learning Across Borders (LAB) Hawai'i State Round: Apr. 25
LAB is a Hawai'i-based educational nonprofit for students and educators from the Asia-Pacific region interested in environmental science. Students must prepare and present a project related to the annual theme (Changing Climate, Changing Planet) at the Hawai'i state round. Selected participants will be invited to participate in the Global LAB scheduled for mid-July in Thailand. Past participating schools from Hawai'i include 'Iolani School, Island School, Punahou School, Sacred Hearts Academy, and Waipahu High School.
Date:
Apr. 25
Location:
Sacred Hearts Academy
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Emerging Scholars Pre-College Summer Programs: June & July
Chaminade University’s Emerging Scholars program allows high school students to try college on for size in a supportive and engaging environment here in Hawai'i.
There is both a 1-day and a 2-week program that are unique in the islands.
The 2-week
Immersion
program, offers residential or commuter options, and allows students to earn college credit in courses that stress hands-on learning, collaboration, and personal growth.
Dates for 2-week Program:
June 8 - 19, July 20 - 31
Cost:
$1,400 - commuting students
$2,300 - Hawai'i students with housing
$2,750 - U.S. mainland and international students with housing
The 1-day
Exploration
program is designed to give students a glimpse into college life. The day features a focus on interdisciplinary, interactive learning, and will also include sessions on need-to-know topics, like college admissions and costs.
Dates for 1-day Program:
June 8, June 20, June 12
Cost:
$150
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Featured Video and Articles
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TEDx: Grit: the power of passion and perseverance - 02.06Angela Lee Duckworth
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Features:
Leaving a high-flying job in consulting, Angela Lee Duckworth took a job teaching math to seventh graders in a New York public school. She quickly realized that IQ wasn't the only thing separating the successful students from those who struggled. Here, she explains her theory of "grit" as a predictor of success.
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Tara Garcia Mathewson, Jan. 2020.
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William Daughtrey, Will Hester, Kevin Weatherill, Jan. 13, 2017.
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