Asking the right question at the right time can unlock new possibilities in a child’s thinking. Learn how to craft questions that promote deeper learning in young people. Focusing on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, the arts, and math) activity, this workshop will explore the creation and use of timely questions to maximize hands-on learning. Emphasis will be placed on creation and timing of open-ended and other types of questions. ACRES is a virtual learning option for professional development which works with small groups of practitioners. Participants will receive training and two follow-up sessions to support implementation of new skills.
This six-hour session will give you tools and follow-up support in implementing practices related to using questions to support youth development and informal STEAM learning.
Participants must register for Cohort 302PQ (Coach Sara K) when registering with this link.
This workshop session meets three separate times:
Session 03/01/2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Session 03/15/2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Session 03/22/2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
About the presenter: Sara Kobilka has worked in out-of-school programs for more than 25 years in 5 states including community education, summer camps, university outreach, and science museums. She comes to ACRES through the New York State Network for Youth Success where she is on the Leadership Team for the New York STEAM Girls Collaborative. She is passionate about building community and operates with a multi-/trans-disciplinary mindset. Her extensive experience in virtual training facilitation and technical support makes her both a skilled and empathic ACRES coach.
Sara is a TTAP credentialed trainer. This session will count for six (6) hours of training in OCFS area 3 and CBK area 6.
Asking Purposeful Questions is provided at no cost to participants through funding from the National Science Foundation through the Maine Math and Science Alliance’s ACRES project. Participation in Asking Purposeful Questions is a prerequisite to other ACRES topics and sessions.
