On-site Professional Development: One Day

Zula's professional development program for educators provides guidelines, interactive exploration, dialogue, modeling, and hands-on investigation supporting STEM and an inquiry-based approach to teaching and learning. Sessions position teaching and learning as individualized, cross-curricular, and multi-sensory experiences for children based on diverse learning styles and abilities – including special needs. They model a deeply collaborative relationship between children and teachers, and between teachers and families. Training Goals Participants will:• Understand how to incorporate an inquiry-based foundation to teaching and learning• Understand how to incorporate Zula STEM modules easily and seamlessly with existing curriculum and teaching practices• Become motivated and empowered to act as guides and facilitators in the classroom – using an open-ended, child-directed approach to teaching• Understand a multidisciplinary, integrated approach to teaching• Understand how to extend STEM