Staff Developer Lincoln Intermediate Unit 12 New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States
Short Description: How can the power of picture books open up opportunities to engage our gifted learners in growing their global awareness and citizenship? In this interactive session, participants will explore academic and social-emotional benefits of engaging in Project Based Learning on topics of global awareness. Come prepared to explore and collaborate, leave with fresh ideas to take back to the classroom.
Learning Objectives:
Discuss how using global citizenship supports the social-emotional and intellectual growth of gifted learners.
Explore how to effectively use picture books to foster deep discussions, introduce global challenges, and design PBL opportunities.
Generate and share opportunities that connect picture books and global awareness to utilize upon returning to your school/district.
