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SUMMER INSTITUTES
for
TEACHERS
Molloy College will provide opportunities for teachers to enroll in graduate credit courses this summer
through a series of week-long Institutes being offered online through Zoom (synchronous), Canvas
(asynchronous) or a combination of both. The Institutes are all offered for 3 graduate credits and our
Advanced Placement institutes may also be taken on a non-credit basis. Additional information can
also be found on our website at: www.molloy.edu/ce/summer. Institutes will be offered in the
methods and techniques of teaching:
Advanced Placement Subjects Ed Tech English Language Arts Math Science
General Interest K-6 Grade Levels Post Master’s Certifications SDL/SBL
Social Studies Special Education STEM Educator TESOL
Further information on all the institutes can be found inside.
Graduate Tuition Rate: $900 per 3-credit Institute for Teachers Who Qualify, see page 15SUMMER INSTITUTES FOR TEACHERS
Interested in expanding your subject area knowledge, exploring new subject material or adding to your teaching tool kit?
Look no further, Molloy College has what you are looking for. This summer you will be able to enroll in courses to build
your knowledge in various content areas and to improve your instructional skills. The Institutes described in the pages that
follow may be taken for 3 graduate credits ($900 per Institute) or on a non-credit basis for 2 in-service credits (AP
courses only, $850 per AP Institute). Most of the Summer Institutes are offered on an intensive, one-week, 4-day, fully-
online format. Course descriptions, along with the schedule of classes, tuition rates, application and registration
information can be found on the pages as listed below. Visit: www.molloy.edu/ce/summer for more information.
Information on the following institutes can be found on the pages that follow.
AP* INSTITUTES (page 13): Technology for the Timid
(Please visit: www.molloy.edu/ce/ap for further information) Using Foldables, Cut-Outs, & Graphic Organizers to Boost
AP Art History ● AP Environmental Science Student Achievement
AP Biology ● AP European History Vocabulary in the Classroom
AP Calculus BC ● AP Government & Politics
AP Calculus AB ● AP Physics 1 MATH INSTITUTES (page 9):
AP Chemistry ● AP Spanish Language Differentiated Instruction in Mathematics
AP Computer Science A ● AP Spanish Literature Infusing Math History Into Your Math Class
AP Com. Science Princ. ● AP Statistics Teaching Mathematics Through Problem Solving
AP Economics ● AP U. S. History
AP English Language ● AP World History SCIENCE INSTITUTES (pages 10-11):
AP English Literature Biodiversity of Climates Around the World
Evolution of Earth and Life
GENERAL INTEREST AND ELA INSTITUTES (pages 2-9): Exploring the History of Earth's Crustal Plates
Best Practices and Strategies in Education Growing a STEAM Mindset
Creating a Culture of Thinking for 21st Century Learners Into the Wilderness: A Virtual Experience of our National Park
Creating a Reading Culture with Technology System
Creative Connections Our Northeastern Marine Ecology: for Grades K-12
Creativity, Divergent Thinking and Collaboration: Helping Project Based Learning for SWDs & ENLs
Student Master Skills Fortune 500 Companies are Seeking Science in the Elementary Classroom
Difference or Disability for ELs: Do They Really Need Special Teaching Sustainability in the High School Classroom
Education Services? Teaching Sustainability in the Middle School Classroom
Differentiation of Instruction Using Technology The Human Impact of Environment on Long Island
Drama in the ELA Classroom The Virtual Science Classroom
Dynamic Writing Instruction in the Secondary Classroom Understanding Pandemics: Then and Now
Embracing Technology in the Classroom
Empowering Our Young Thought Leaders and Change Makers SOCIAL STUDIES INSTITUTES (page 12):
Engage, Explore, Apply: Educational Tech. for Differentiation in Elementary Social Studies…Not Just an Encore
Your Inclusive and Culturally Responsive K-12 ELA Class Never Forget, Teaching 9/11: Strategies, Lessons, & Methods
Engaging the Learner With Games for Effective Instruction (K-12)
Engaging Student Voice using Technology in a Live, Hybrid, or Secondary Social Studies for English Learners: Instruction and
Remote Setting Assessment Strategies
The Big History Course: An Interdisciplinary Course That Breaks
ESCAPE! Digital Breakout in YOUR Classroom
Fostering Resilience: Strategies for the Trauma Sensitive Down the Walls of Traditional Learning
Classroom Post-Master's Courses Leading to Certification Without
From Speech to Writing: What Educators Need to Know about
an Additional Degree (page 14):
Academic Language
Bilingual Education Extension Certification
Igniting a Spirit of Inquiry Through Wonder, Curiosity, and
Childhood Grades 1-6 Certification
Creativity in Future-Ready Literacy Classrooms, Gr 5-12
Early Childhood Grades Birth - 2nd Certification
Increasing Student Engagement in Your Remote Course, Even
if You are Not Very “Techy” Educational Technology Specialist Certification
Instructional Tech. as an Equalizer in the ELL classroom Gifted Education Extension Certification
Infusing Character and Curriculum Middle School Extension Certification
Leveling Up Lessons With HyperDocs Students with Disabilities 1-6 Certification
Make Learning Interactive and Engaging by Applying Digital Students with Disabilities 7-12 Certification
Literacies in Your Culturally Responsive K-12 ELA Class Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
Mastering the Digital Tools of Creation and Engagement Certification
Mindfulness and Compassion in the K-12 Classrooms New! Post-Master's Advanced Certificate in School
Questioning: Transforming Class Instruction in the English District Leader (SDL): SBL also offered! (page 14)
Curriculum, Grades 6-12
Secondary Social Studies for English Learners: *College Board, AP, Advanced Placement Program, AP
SEL: Reaching and Teaching the Heart of Every Student Vertical Teams, Pre-AP and the acorn logo are registered
Student Centered Instructional Practices: Are They Getting It? trademarks of the College Board. Used with permission
Teaching for Tomorrow…Learning from Yesterday
Teaching Poetry and Poetic Language
Application and Registration Instructions can be found on page 15.
1Institute Descriptions and Schedule of Classes
Most Summer Institutes will each be offered on an intensive, one-week, 4-day, fully-online format. Each Institute is offered
for 3 graduate credits for $900 per course. To register, please refer to the Application and Registration Instructions on
page 15.
GENERAL INTEREST AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS
The following General Interest and ELA Summer Institutes are offered this summer. To register, please refer to the
Application and Registration Instructions on page 15.
Best Practices and Strategies for the Secondary Level finding the perfect book that speaks to them, regardless of
Educator topic and reading level. It can be a book in a different
Course Number: EDU 5900 Section: 46 format such as an ebook or an audiobook. Or it could be
(3 graduate credits, Tuition $900) sharing the reading experience with another person.
July 26-29, Online Asynchronous Reading doesn’t have to be a solitary activity. It can be an
This class will be open to all secondary level educators event that brings people together. Chances are you
and graduate students who are pursuing a degree in became an educator because you love to read and want
secondary education. All disciplines will be addressed to share that joy with your students. But how can reading
through best teaching practices. The class will examine books compete with screen time and video games?
the use of technology (iPads, Chromebooks, Through this course, we will collaborate and share ideas
smartphones) based on the SAMR model, QFT Protocol, to promote books and reading in our school learning
the collaborative teaching model, interdisciplinary communities. Together we will explore ways that we can
education, effective questioning, literacy skills, and promote books through low-tech and high-tech means.
character education. Administrators, and National Board Instructor: Kristina Holzweiss (MLIS, MA) is a high
Certified teachers will also come in as guest lectures to school educational technology enrichment specialist, a
model effective instruction. certified school librarian and secondary English teacher.
Instructors: Jason Manning and Todd Nussen have She shares ideas and resources about her school library
been nationally renowned pioneers in the teaching of the and makerspaces on her website
Big History Course. They are both National Board bunheadwithducttape.com. Kristina was named the
Certified teachers and for their work as Teacher Leaders School Library Journal Librarian of the Year in 2015, a
for the Big History Project and the implementation of this National School Board 2016 - 2017 "20 to Watch"
interdisciplinary approach to learning, they were co- emerging education technology leader, and a 2018 Library
recipients of the Collaborators of Excellence Award by Journal Mover & Shaker. She is also the winner of the
NYSEC in 2015. Jason was honored as the Empire State 2015 NYSCATE Lee Bryant Outstanding Teacher Award
Teacher for Excellence in 2016. In 2017, Todd received and 2015 Long Island Technology Summit Fred Podolski
the September 11th Teacher Award by the 9/11 Tribute Leadership and Innovation Award. She is the author of
Center for his work on global citizenship. They are both Scholastic makerspace books, and the co-author
adjunct professors of education at Molloy and have of Hacking School Libraries. Kristina serves as the Long
presented at educational conferences across the country. Island Director for NYSCATE.
Creating a Culture of Thinking For 21st Century Learners Creative Connections
Course Number: EDU 5900 Section: 63 There are two different sections for this course. Select
(3 graduate credits, Tuition: $900) either:
July 19-22; Online Asynchronous & Synchronous Course Number: EDU 5900 Section: 04
This course will examine the philosophy of Harvard May 24-June 4, Online Asynchronous
Graduate School's Project Zero institute and provide or:
educators of all grade levels and disciplines ways to Course Number: EDU 5900 Section: 07
encourage critical thinking and make thinking visible within June 28 – July 1, Online Asynchronous
the class. The class will utilize technology and digital tools (3 graduate credits, Tuition: $900)
to engage and meet the needs of diverse learners. There Teachers have reimagined their classrooms and the
will also be an emphasis on the power of reflection for ways they teach. This course is about developing
educators and learners through the use of blogs. connections and relationships with your students and their
Instructor: Danielle Mammolito families. By building a classroom culture that is student-
centric, we can engage our learners. We will be exploring
Creating a Reading Culture with Technology and utilizing Canvas as a technology resource to enhance
Course Number: EDU 5900 Section: 06 our teaching. This will be applicable to classrooms that are
(3 graduate credits, Tuition: $900) virtual, hybrid, or in-person.
June 28-July 1, Online Asynchronous Instructor: Jessica Ryan is an Adjunct Professor at Molloy
I don’t believe in non-readers or reluctant readers; they College, an elementary teacher in Lynbrook School
are Yet-To-Be Readers! I believe in children who haven’t District, and co-author of Growing a Growth Mindset:
YET connected with reading. The connection could be Unlocking Character Strengths Through Children’s
2Literature. She was awarded as an Educator of Instructor: Dr. Carrie McDermott see bio on page 7.
Excellence by Molloy College and Mathematics Teacher
of the Year by Nassau County’s Mathematics Teachers Differentiation of Instruction Using Technology
Association. Course Number: EDU 5900 Section: 53
(3 graduate credits, Tuition: $900)
Creativity, Divergent Thinking and Collaboration: July 26-29, Online Asynchronous
Helping Students Master Skills Fortune 500 Companies Laptops, iPads, Chromebooks, and even smart
are Seeking phones, have the potential to support struggling learners
Course Number: EDU 5900 Section: 21 and provide opportunities for enrichment to all learners. In
(3 graduate credits, Tuition: $900) this workshop, we will explore how various tools and apps
June 28-July 1, Online Asynchronous can facilitate differentiation and personalization and create
Tap your inner passion to connect with students and rich learning experiences that meet the needs of ALL
create equitable learning environments where all students students. In particular, we will focus on how technology
can flourish. By recognizing multiple modes of intelligence might support reading, writing, and note-taking, as well as
(one size does not fit all), work with colleagues to develop provide students with multimedia options and various
take-home ‘Next Generation Lesson Plans’ that foster choices for how they demonstrate their understanding.
creativity, imagination, innovation, divergent thinking. During this intensive, hands-on workshop, teachers will
Topics explored include: examining the world’s best have abundant time to explore sites, tools, apps, and
schools, harnessing positive energy within your strategies that can be applied to any device – and any
classroom, integrating character education across the classroom – in order to help students develop into master
curriculum (social emotional literacy), creating student learners. (This class is applicable to all disciplines &
passion wheels, refusing to be defined by ‘dis’ abilities, grades)
developing YouTube virtue libraries, examining world Instructor: Melissa Torre is a High School Earth Science
class mentoring programs, promoting flexible mindsets, & was a Middle School Physical Science Teacher on Long
and innovative digital storytelling. Island. She has her Masters in Special Education &
This course is designed for elementary, middle school, Undergrad in Geology & Elementary Education. She
high school, general, and all special education teachers. holds NYS certifications in Earth Science, Special
Instructors: Mike Young and Rick Wolfsdorf Mike Young Education, & Elementary Education. She also was the
is a music/technology teacher in Freeport Schools. He has Suffolk County STANYS (Science Teachers Association of
worked in elementary, middle school, and high school NYS) Earth Science SAR (Subject Area Representative)
settings. He formally worked for the Apple Corporation. and has been awarded the Nassau County STANYS
Rick Wolfsdorf has thirty-six years of experience working Outstanding High School Science Teacher Award & the
with special education students with multiple handicaps in STANYS Fellows New Teacher Conference Award.
a variety of settings. He currently works in the Freeport
School District Twilight Program, leads professional Drama in the ELA Classroom
development workshops, and is an author/publisher for Course Number: EDU 5900 Section: 10
The Attainment Company and Wolfpack Multimedia. (3 graduate credits, Tuition: $900)
Website: www.specialeducationsolutions.com Mike and June 28 – July 1, M - Th; 8 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Online
Rick lead professional development workshops on iPad Synchronous
for the Classroom and have collaborated on a number of Drama is an important tool for preparing students to
projects including a 3-D animated video. live and work in a world that is increasingly team oriented.
It is a creative way for students to express how they feel
Difference or Disability for ELs: Do They Really and what they have learned. Drama helps students
Need Special Education Services? develop tolerance and empathy. Students have the
Course Number: EDU 5900 Section: 09 opportunity to celebrate the richness and depth of human
(3 graduate credits, Tuition: $900) expression in all of its forms. This course is designed to
June 7-18, M - Th; Online Asynchronous explore the many facets of the ELA Next Generation
This course will serve teachers of all certification areas Standards and discuss objectives implementing these
to have a better understanding of student learning when standards in various teaching techniques. Teachers will
considering language difference vs. disability specifically review anchor standards and develop lessons and units of
for English learners (ELs). Teachers will explore a variety study utilizing these objectives. They will analyze the
of concepts and questions which arise in classrooms, RTI, value of performing various literature, focusing on plays,
and CST meetings. It is often difficult to understand the skits, cooperative stand-up, strike a pose and tableau in
struggles of our ELs and how their learning and language order to ensure that their students will be college and
differences impact their success in school. Participants will career ready when they reach that age – and ready for the
explore sound expectations and progress for ELs, discuss next grade level when the school year is complete. Drama
trajectories or learning, how to implement strategies to will be an integral part of this course.
best identify and serve their needs; the key elements to Instructor: Regina Hall is an English teacher at St. John
help identify difference versus disability; how to navigate the Baptist Diocesan High School. She teaches 11AP
the process and make sound decisions to support Literature, Contemporary Fiction, Speech and 12R British
students; when and how to seek out collegiate Literature. She has been teaching since 1982 and has
collaboration, and how to avoid misidentification. taught all Regents level English courses. In 2012, she
was awarded the University of Chicago Outstanding
3Educator Award. Ms. Hall’s educational goal is to instill a Empowering Our Young Thought Leaders and Change
love for literature in each of her students. Makers
Course Number: EDU 5900 Section: 70
Dynamic Writing Instruction in the Secondary Classroom (3 graduate credits, Tuition: $900)
Course Number: EDU 5900 Section: 61 August 2-5, Online Asynchronous
(3 graduate credits, Tuition: $900) When we support our students to share their voices,
July 26 - 29, Online Asynchronous & Synchronous (the we are investing in our future. We are helping them to
first day and last day of the course will be on Zoom for an develop into adults who feel accepted, and who make
hour or more, the rest will be asynchronous) others feel welcomed. We are acknowledging them as
Teaching writing is one of the ELA teacher’s most thought leaders and change makers. And when we listen
challenging responsibilities and requires a deep to our students, we become not only better educators but
understanding of language structures and the writing better people. In this course you will learn how to use a
process. Teachers must also be skilled at responding to variety of technology tools to empower student voice.
student writing in ways that promote critical thinking, deep Through the United Nation Global Goals for Sustainable
revision and development of voice. Dynamic writing Development and design thinking you will explore ways
instruction requires an educator to have a mindset that that your students use their voices to become active
acknowledges and embraces the systemic shifts in participants of our global community.
classroom culture and their impact on practice. Instructor: Kristina Holzweiss See bio on page 2.
Participants will leave this course being able to cultivate
an inquiry-based writing environment that will prepare all Engage, Explore, Apply: Educational Technology for
learners including ELL and Advanced Placement students Differentiation in Your Inclusive and Culturally
to write in multiple genres for a variety of purposes. Responsive K-12 ELA Classroom--BEGINNERS
Special attention will be paid to developing expertise with WELCOME!!
the writer's notebook and mentor texts, both fiction and Course Number: EDU 5900 Section: 66
nonfiction. (3 graduate credits, Tuition $900)
Instructor: Karen Buechner, M.Ed., M.A., has been August 2-5, Online Asynchronous
teaching ELA for 25 years and has taught all levels from The 21st Century Learning Initiative challenges
grades 7 through 12. She also teaches in the Program of educators to integrate online technology tools into their
Writing and Rhetoric at SUNY Stony Brook. Ms. work on a daily basis. This Institute will provide you with
Buechner’s areas of expertise include literacy education, tools to engage your students in learning through
particularly writing instruction, student-centered learning, technology and to assess their content knowledge. It will
metacognitive awareness, and classroom discourse. She also inform you on how to use the latest free online
has presented numerous professional workshops on assessment tools in your ELA classroom. Your students
secondary literacy throughout Long Island and NYC. As a will be excited to take your survey, exit ticket, or quiz using
fellow of the Long Island Writing Project, she has been instructional technology. You will also be able to examine
instrumental in implementing professional development in the effectiveness of your lessons. Programs, such as Pear
schools across Long Island. Ms. Buechner has also been Deck, Google Forms, and Quizziz are free and can be
the recipient of a Fulbright Scholarship to India where she effective tools in your classroom. You will also have the
studied language and culture. opportunity to explore Virtual Reality and Lego Robotic
Technology!
Embracing Technology in the Classroom Instructor: Dr. Maria Esposito is an assistant professor at
Course Number: EDU 5900 Section: 12 Molloy College in the School of Education and Human
(3 graduate credits, Tuition: $900) Services. She teaches Technology for Teachers in the
June 28-July 1, Online Asynchronous Inclusive Classroom and Advanced Technology in the
Tired of the same old lessons? Are your students Graduate Program. She provides professional
getting 1:1 devices and you’re not sure how to integrate development for her colleagues in advanced instructional
them? The integration of technology in classrooms is an technology in a “state of the art” model classroom at
ongoing and monumental task. The use of iPads & Molloy College and has presented technology integration
Chromebooks have the potential to change the classroom at international conferences. Her professional roles have
in dynamic and exciting ways. In this engaging and included the following: elementary school teacher,
interactive workshop, you’ll learn practical ideas and Assistant Manager in Instructional Technology at Syosset
strategies for using a wide variety of technologies in the Schools, and a Divisional Administrator for Instructional
classroom as well as which apps work best to help your Technology at Western Suffolk BOCES.
students visualize & therefore understand better some
complex concepts. We will learn how Nearpod can be
used to create interactive lessons that can be both teacher
or student driven. As well as look at free apps available for
instruction and assessments. (This class is applicable to
all disciplines & grades)
Instructor: Melissa Torre. See bio on page 3
4Engaging the Learner with Games Fostering Resilience: Strategies for the Trauma
Course Number: EDU 5900 Section: 37 Sensitive Classroom
(3 graduate credits, Tuition: $900) Course Number: EDU 5900 Section: 75
July 19-22, Online Asynchronous (3 graduate credits, Tuition: $900)
This class has been created for teachers to maximize May 24- June 4; Online Asynchronous
teaching and learning, by making it an engaging and Participants will explore trauma and its impact on
exciting experience. Explore a variety of classic games, student learning, motivation, and success in the
such as card games and board games, in non-electronic classroom. They will discuss how to build strong
form. As well as online and other electronic games. Who relationships and explore the strategies to cultivate
doesn’t love games? Games spark interest, enthusiasm learning in a trauma-sensitive classroom focused on high
for learning and help students to remember what was expectations for all learners. In this course, participants
learned. The overall objective should be to help each child will (1) explore research and understand the impacts of
to understand concepts, enabling them to become more trauma on students, (2) analyze current practices and
confident with the material. What better way to do that pedagogical approaches for teaching students, (3) adopt a
than through educational games. (This class is self-care protocol to assist both participants and their
applicable to all disciplines & grades) students, and (4) develop a framework to identify the signs
Instructor: Melissa Torre. See bio on page 3. of trauma and detail the process of addressing learning
outcomes/ curriculum with strategies for creating a
Engaging Student Voice using Technology in a Live, trauma-sensitive classroom.
Hybrid, or Remote Setting Instructor: Dr. Carrie McDermott see bio on page 7.
Course Number: EDU 5900 Section: 72
(3 graduate credits, Tuition: $900) From Speech to Writing: What Educators Need to
August 2-5; Online Asynchronous Know about Academic Language
Sir Winston Churchill is credited with first saying, “Never Course Number: EDU 5900 Section:14
let a good crisis go to waste.” Of course, Churchill was (3 graduate credits, Tuition: $900)
speaking about World War II not education in 2020. Yet, June 28-July 1, M - Th; 8 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Online
with the accelerated impact of COVID-19 on how we now Synchronous and Asynchronous (Zoom from 8:30-
choreograph and engineer the teaching and learning in 11:30, and asynchronous (Canvas) for the remaining 4
our classrooms (live, virtual, hybrid), let’s use this unique hours of each day, except for Thursday, at which it will be
opportunity to reflect, rethink, and craft a vision of how asynchronous in the morning; Zoom in the afternoon,
true 21st Century learning should impact our instruction 12:30-4:00)
moving forward. The discussion and assignments in this Teachers need broad and specific knowledge about
course will examine critical aspects of teaching and language acquisition whether their students are native
learning during a pandemic while considering what we speakers or new speakers of English. This course will
should embrace moving forward. Key concepts will center offer practical classroom strategies as well as the scientific
around formative assessment, heightening student voice underpinnings that enable us to evaluate our routines and
through use of digital tools students “can own,” replacing activities. Topics will include vocabulary development,
summative assessments with project-based learning, sentence formation, transitioning from oral to written
effectively using breakout rooms that speak to students’ language, understanding linguistic bias, reducing anxiety
learning needs, and the most important of all, ensuring in language learning, biases about accents, de-mystifying
that empathy is present in all of our decisions. English spelling, and a general lexicon for talking about
Instructor: Ed Kemnitzer, Director of Technology, language objectively. Because language is the universal
Innovation, and Information Services for the East Williston component of all learning in school, teachers of all grade
School District. Ed was the recipient of the 2017 Nassau levels and subject areas are welcome.
School Library System's Administrator of the Year and the Instructor: Amy Benjamin taught high school English for
2017 Fred Podolski Leadership and Innovation in many years and is now a nationally recognized author and
Technology Award. consultant. She has been recognized by the New York
State English Council as a Teacher of Excellence, and her
ESCAPE! Digital Breakout in Your Classroom classroom was used as a model for Standards-based
Course Number: EDU 5900 Section: 58 teaching by the New York State Education Department.
(3 graduate credits, Tuition: $900) Amy’s work with districts is now centered on Long Island,
July 5 - 8; Online Asynchronous where she offers a variety of workshops based on literacy
Escape rooms have taken the social scene by storm! and language.
Whether played by teenagers, adults or people in team-
building activities, the Escape Room is a perfect way to
test your wits in a race against time. It involves
communication, critical thinking, collaboration and
creativity- all 21st century skills. What better way to teach
your students these skills than bringing gamification your
classroom? This course will explore the components of
traditional and digital breakout games and participants will
create their own games based on grade levels, content
and curriculum. Instructor: Danielle Mammolito.
5Igniting a Spirit of Inquiry Through Wonder, Curiosity, Instructional Technology as an Equalizer in the ELL
and Creativity in Future-Ready Literacy Classrooms, Classroom
Grades 5-12 Course Number: EDU 5900 Section: 71
Course Number: EDU 5900 Section: 13 (3 graduate credits, Tuition: $900)
(3 graduate credits, Tuition:$900) August 9-12; Online Asynchronous
June 28 – July 1, M - Th; 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Online Instructional technology promotes engagement and
Asynchronous (One Zoom Session per day with extended language acquisition in the ELL stand alone or co-taught
Zoom session of student presentations on the afternoon of the classrooms. It allows ELL learners at all levels to
last day.) participate equitably with their English-speaking peers at a
Are you intrigued by the possibilities that wonder and level and pace that works for them. Teachers are the
creativity bring to education? Join this four-day institute to facilitators of the learning, and strategies such as QSSSA,
reimagine your teaching practice with innovative ideas Language Anticipation Guide, Collaborative Slide Decks,
fueled by a spirit of inquiry. Engage in teamwork as Quick Write/Quick Draw, PearDeck and others, in
“wonderologists” at multi-dimensional “creation stations” conjunction with instructional technology help all levels of
where you will collaborate and tinker with digital and non- ELLs in the classroom (Seidlitz & Kenfield, 2011). Dr.
digital resources that offer choice options. Let your DiGregorio will show you how to use the strategies in both
imagination soar as you create rich, curiosity-powered technology and non-technology settings and how to
literacy lessons that emphasize the 4 C’s of 21st-century develop lessons with tools to implement immediately in
learning and NYSED’s Lifelong Practices of Readers and the ELL stand-alone or co-taught classrooms.
Writers. Bring back to your classroom a virtual toolbox of Instructor: Dr. Katie DiGregorio is the Director of ENL &
literacy resources, your mini-inquiry unit lessons, and a Instructional Technology at the West Hempstead School
desire to uncover pathways to amplify and honor the District and adjunct faculty member at Molloy College.
voices of all students. Recipient of the 2019 Fred Podolski Leadership and
Instructor: Carol Varsalona is an ELA consultant with Innovation in Technology Award from BOCES. She has
extensive experience as a districtwide literacy presented nationally at the TexTESOL IV Conference and
administrator and educator, national/state conference is a Google Certified Educator, a PBS Digital Innovator
presenter, and staff developer. In addition, she is a and FlipGrid Ambassador.
blogger, poet, and creator/curator of online global galleries
of artistic expressions, #NYEDChat moderator, certified Infusing Character and Curriculum
wonderologist, and former Wonder Lead Ambassador for Course Number: EDU 5900 Section: 38
Wonderopolis. Varsalona is dedicated to impacting K-12 (3 graduate credits, Tuition: $900)
teaching and literacy learning concentrating on the July 12-15, Online Asynchronous
development of creativity, wonder, and writer’s voice. She As student advocates and educators, we know our
has a Professional Diploma in School District students need to feel successful academically, socially,
Administration, a CAS in Reading, MS in Developmental and emotionally. Social-Emotional Learning and Character
Reading, and BA in English Education. Education are as important to your curriculum as English
Language Arts. With our growing curriculums and rigorous
Increasing Student Engagement in Your Remote Course, expectations, how do we ensure our students are
Even if You Are Not Very “Techy,” Grades 7-12 receiving a social-emotional curriculum? Throughout this
Course Number: EDU 5900 Section: 50 course, we will explore ways we can integrate Social
(3 graduate credits, Tuition $900) Emotional Learning and Character Education into your
July 19 – 22, Online Asynchronous already effective curriculum. Together, we will share and
Shifting from the classroom to a hybrid or virtual discuss lesson plans you are already teaching, and add
environment has forced most of us to reflect on and revise those vital social-emotional components. We will work
our instruction. This practical course addresses approaches together to create classroom environments where
to increasing student engagement through virtual lesson students feel confident enough to become risk-takers and
planning, community building, homework strategies, and hope-creators. Instructor: Lisa Lampert.
assessment development. We will also discuss strategies
for handling virtual academic integrity issues. Participants Leveling Up Lessons With HyperDocs
will create or revise an inquiry-based literature unit of their Course Number: EDU 5900 Section: 59
choice using either an online or hybrid format. (3 graduate credits, Tuition: $900)
Instructor: Dr. Rebecca Chowske is the K-12 Curriculum August 2-5; Online Asynchronous
Coordinator for English and Reading at Manhasset HyperDoc is a lesson plan where students work within
Schools. An experienced ELA administrator and educator, the designed digital framework. It is a modern version of a
she has also served as a K-12 Humanities Director and as web quest but infused with current research-based
an elementary administrator. Her research interests instructional practices. Using a HyperDoc in your
include feedback in the ELA classroom, the practical classroom aids learners of all types and engages students
implications of ELA curriculum and instruction alignment, in a new way in the classroom. The model promotes
and balancing the competing demands of our discipline. authentic global thinking, and critical thinking with new
She has served as the co-moderator of the Long Island real-world applications. It is a new and innovative way to
Language Arts Directors’ Collegial Circle for nine years; package lessons. HyperDocs level up lessons with a
she is a regular presenter at local and state-level English variety of different practices, such as App Smashing,
conferences. Gameboard, PearDeck and Mystery Skype. In this class,
6Dr. Katie DiGregorio will discuss the pedagogy behind a Mindfulness and Compassion in the K-12 Classroom
HyperDoc and show various tools and techniques to Course Number: EDU 5900 Section: 39
create your own for the upcoming school year. (3 graduate credits, Tuition: $900)
Instructor: Dr. Katie DiGregorio see bio above. July 5-8, Online Asynchronous
This course will serve as an in-depth study of
Make Learning Interactive and Engaging by Applying mindfulness and self-reflective practices in the classroom
Digital Literacies in Your Culturally Responsive K-12 for teachers of a variety of students. In addition, it will
ELA Classroom provide course participants with a (a) fundamental
Course Number: EDU 5900 Section: 69 approach to teaching and implementing mindfulness and
(3 graduate credits, Tuition $900) self-reflective practices in the classroom, (b)
August 9-12, Online Asynchronous comprehensive overview of mindfulness practices
Excite and engage your students by integrating new, including theoretical perspectives and research-based
free, and easy to use web tools in your ELA classroom. principles, and (c) practical methodologies, approaches,
Use Google Docs/Slides to annotate and begin research and techniques necessary for effective instruction and
projects. Create Hyperdocs and integrate technology implementation of practice and routines in the daily
using free tools to promote student creativity, collaboration classroom environment. Teachers will examine how to
and communication. Explore a variety of innovative tools utilize mindful tools to build trust in an environment in
including Google Classroom, Buncee, Canva, Word Cloud which students are engaged and ready to learn. Effective
Creation Tools, Video Creation/Integration, and much mindful and self-reflective practices will be practiced.
more. Other applications explored to motivate students will Instructor: Dr. Carrie McDermott is an assistant professor
be Thinglink, Popplet, and Padlet. These tools will be sure in the Division of Education at Molloy College. She teaches
to engage your students in a collaborative environment. graduate education courses related to action research,
Instructor: Dr. Maria Esposito see bio on page 4. cultural and linguistic diversity, ESOL methodology, theory,
and acquisition. In addition, she consults with districts to train
Mastering the Digital Tools of Creation and Engagement staff and administrators in various aspects of ESOL including
Course Number: EDU 5900 Section: 65 new and revised mandates, differentiated strategies,
(3 graduate credits, Tuition: $900) integrated collaborative instructional practices, and
August 9-12, Online Asynchronous classroom coaching/ mentoring.
Participants in this course will learn to create highly
student-centered K-12 classrooms through mastering a Questioning: Transforming Class Instruction in the
variety of digital tools and techniques. The focus will be on English Curriculum
learning to design, produce, and publish content-related Course Number: EDU 5900 Section: 36
professional videos and presentations that will engage all (3 graduate credits, Tuition: $900)
audiences. By writing, designing, recording, and finally July 12-15, Online Asynchronous
publishing their own green-screen videos and multimedia Formulating questions and, thereby, allowing your
projects, participants will learn to integrate a multitude of students to explore, understand and strengthen self-
applications that can easily be transferred to the knowledge in many ways should play an important role in
classroom. Through this creation process, your students education. Students that formulate generative questions
will be empowered to share their voices, as they make will revolutionize the class lesson. We will form and
choices and express themselves on higher levels. By implement questioning strategies to enhance the study of
creating and publishing animated and stop-animation English and literature. Join in this journey to aid students’
videos as evidence of their learning, your students will ownership of their learning, motivating them to discover
learn to master the use and integration of Google Slides, their potential. We will also explore how to create lifelong
screen-capture technology, audio-video editing readers who develop and nurture their passion for reading
applications, and social media sharing. This level of Instructor: Regina Hall See bio on page 3.
integration allows for classroom and global collaboration
and contributing constructively to project teams. All Secondary Social Studies for English Learners:
participants will be guided through the creation process Instruction and Assessment Strategies
from start to finish. Course Number: EDU 5900 Section: 28
Instructor: Robert Joyce is an eighth grade English (3 graduate credits, Tuition: $900)
teacher in the Massapequa, NY School District and was July 5-8; Online Asynchronous
named the International Society of Technology in In this course, secondary Social Studies teachers and
Education Outstanding Teacher of 2017. Robert is a ESOL/ Bilingual certified teachers will explore the
Google Certified Educator and a BOCES Model Schools challenges of teaching English learners (ELs) social
consultant who has presented at various technology studies content and supporting their language
conferences, and is a member of the EdCamp Long Island development in co-taught (integrated) and sheltered
planning team. See examples of his work at courses. Teachers will discuss expectations, identify
twitter.com/joyceofcreation. strategies to support learning, and develop instructional
resources and assessments to meet the needs of diverse
populations. In addition, teachers will develop a curricular
calendar and overview with specified goals and
expectations, targeted and differentiated lessons, and an
7assessment plan to support students through the year Teaching Poetry and Poetic Language
including the end of year evaluation (NYS Regents). Course Number: EDU 5900 Section: 52
Instructor: Dr. Carrie McDermott see bio on page 7. (3 graduate credits, Tuition: $900)
July 19-22, M - Th; 8 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Online
SEL: Reaching and Teaching the Heart of Every Synchronous and Asynchronous (Zoom from 8:30-
Student 11:30, and asynchronous (Canvas) for the remaining 4
Course Number: EDU 5900 Section: 16 hours of each day, except for Thursday, at which time it
June 28 – July 1, Online Asynchronous will be asynchronous in the morning; Zoom in the
(3 graduate credits, Tuition: $900) afternoon, 12:30-4:00)
This course focuses on making proactive steps This course will provide specific strategies for de-
towards teaching the whole child. By embedding Social mystifying contemporary and classical poetry, including
and Emotional Learning into your teaching, you are able to selected Shakespearean speeches and children’s poetry.
foster connections that will cultivate your classroom But poetry itself is not the only place where rhythmic,
culture. We will analyze the five core competencies of figurative language is used to enhance meaning and make
SEL, evaluate the six pillars of character, and create words memorable and delightful. In this course we will
lessons that explore these concepts. SEL is no longer part learn how to help students understand and use poetic
of the “hidden curriculum;” it is the curriculum! language in descriptive prose, persuasive writing,
Instructor: Jessica Ryan see bio on page 2. speeches, advertising, and the music that students enjoy.
Emphasis will be placed on making poetry and poetic
Student Centered Instructional Practices….Are they language accessible by using critical thinking about word
Getting It? choice, connotation, context, purposeful repetition, irony,
Course Number: EDU 5900 Section: 31 background knowledge, rereading, and problem solving.
(3 graduate credits, Tuition: $900) Instructor: Amy Benjamin see bio on page 5.
July 26-29; Online Asynchronous
This course will enable participants to gain practical Technology for the Timid
knowledge of the Understanding by Design (UbD) Course Number: EDU 5900 Section: 64
instructional framework and model its application in the (3 graduate credits, Tuition: $900)
classroom. Additionally, an emphasis on creating student August 2-5, Online Asynchronous
led formative assessments, including Socratic Dialogue, This course will guide you to building an online
will be discussed and modeled. The role of instructional environment for your students at a slow & comfortable
technology as a tool in lesson design will be considered. pace. You will learn ideas and techniques that will help
Educators of students in all grade levels and subject areas you to engage the digital learners in your classroom
are welcome! through collaboration and discussion with technology in
Instructor: Dr. Brian Trapani is the Curriculum Associate the classroom. Through the development of activities, you
for Social Studies (K-12) and Coordinator of the AP will gain insight into ways in which you can thoroughly
Capstone program in Massapequa School District; transform your classroom with meaningful use of
Member of the Association for Supervision and Curriculum technology. In this engaging and interactive workshop,
Development; Long Island Council for Social Studies. In you’ll learn practical ideas and strategies for using a wide
2016 he published “Efficacy of Understanding by Design variety of technologies in the classroom as well as which
Implementation Plan: Evaluated through Teacher apps work best to help your students visualize & therefore
Perceptions and Practices”. He has also published several understand better some complex concepts. We will learn
articles in the SCOPE Journal for Leadership and how Nearpod can be used to create interactive lessons
Instruction, and Journal of Instructional Pedagogies. that can be both teacher or student driven. As well as look
at free apps available for instruction and assessments.
Teaching for Tomorrow....Learning from Yesterday Instructor: Melissa Torre. See bio on page 3.
Course Number: EDU 5900 Section: 62
(3 graduate credits, Tuition: $900) Using Foldables, Cut-Outs, & Graphic Organizers to
July 5-8; Online Asynchronous Boost Student Achievement
This course is designed to guide discussion and Course Number: EDU 5900 Section: 44
provide examples of how current technological initiatives, (3 graduate credits, Tuition: $900)
literacy skills, social emotional learning, mindfulness, and July 12-15, Online Asynchronous
student centered pedagogical reform is being incorporated This course will guide you to building an online
in classrooms across grade levels and content areas. environment for your students at a slow & comfortable
Particularly how instruction, assessment, and overall pace. You will learn ideas and techniques that will help
approach to education was reformed as a response to the you to engage the digital learners in your classroom
Covid-19 pandemic. Determining which techniques are through collaboration and discussion with technology in
here to stay, and how these techniques are used to teach the classroom. Through the development of activities, you
the core skills that students need to attain to be useful in will gain insight into ways in which you can thoroughly
tomorrow’s workforce, and society, will be emphasized. transform your classroom with meaningful use of
Educators of students in all grade levels and subject areas technology. In this engaging and interactive workshop,
are welcome! you’ll learn practical ideas and strategies for using a wide
Instructor: Dr. Brian Trapani see bio on this page. variety of technologies in the classroom as well as which
apps work best to help your students visualize & therefore
8understand better some complex concepts. We will learn a great class that goes back to the basics. If we want our
how Nearpod can be used to create interactive lessons students to be more literate, they have to understand the
that can be both teacher or student driven. As well as look vocabulary. The old way of copying definitions from the
at free apps available for instruction and assessments. textbook is not going to cut it. This course is designed to
Instructor: Melissa Torre. See bio on page 3. cover many different methods from years of experience
used in the classroom to increase vocabulary. Activities
Vocabulary in the Classroom include Peer-Tutoring, "I have ... Who has?", Don't Wreck
Course Number: EDU 5900 Section: 73 the Train, Triangle Review, Vocabulary Drawings, Flip
(3 graduate credits, Tuition: $900) Books & many more. (This class is applicable to all
August 9-12, Online Asynchronous disciplines & grades)
The purpose of this course is to assist teachers in the Instructor: Melissa Torre. See bio on page 3.
creation & implementation of vocabulary based activities.
With the new literacy standards coming down on us, this is
MATH INSTITUTES
The following Math Education Summer Institutes will be offered online this summer. To register, please refer to the
Application and Registration Instructions on page 15.
Differentiated Instruction in Mathematics (NYSAMS). In 2009 he was inducted into the Long Island
Course Number: EDU 5900 Section: 48 Mathematics Educators Hall of Fame.
(3 graduate credits, Tuition: $900)
July 19-22; Online Asynchronous Infusing Math History into Your Math Class
Differentiated Instruction is a framework or philosophy Course Number: EDU 5900 Section: 33
for effective teaching that involves providing different (3 graduate credits, Tuition: $900)
students with different avenues to learning. This course July 12 - 15; Online Asynchronous
will delve into many forms of differentiated instruction and The History of Mathematics can be an interesting feature
apply them to topics in high school common core for some students. First we will look through decades of
mathematics. Differentiation means tailoring instruction to Mathematical accomplishments and important
meet individual needs. Whether teachers differentiate mathematicians across the world and from different
content, process, products, or the learning environment, cultures. Then we will look for places in our curriculum
the use of ongoing assessment and flexible grouping where historical facts and biographies may be helpful to
makes this a successful approach to instruction. We will the students in your classes.
look to build lessons, develop teaching materials, and look Instructor: Bruce Waldner, see bio on this page.
to vary your approach so as to meet the needs of the
individual learners in your classroom. Teaching Mathematics Through Problem Solving
Instructor: Bruce Waldner, retired with 42 1/2 years of Course Number: EDU 5900 Section: 15
experience as a K-12 Mathematics Supervisor in several (3 graduate credits, Tuition: $900)
school districts in Nassau and Suffolk Counties. He retired June 28-July 1; Online Asynchronous
from the Syosset Central School District where he was the Problem solving encourages students to believe in their
Coordinator of Mathematics, K -12. He is an adjunct ability to think mathematically. They will see that they can
Professor of Mathematics at Suffolk Community College apply the math that they are learning to find the solution to
and Farmingdale State College. He is the author of Let's a problem. Problem solving provides ongoing assessment
Review Algebra Two/Trigonometry. He is a past president information that can help teachers make instructional
of the Nassau County Association of Mathematics decisions. Teaching through problem solving will be
Supervisors (NCAMS) as well as a past president of the applied in topics grades 6 – 12.
New York State Association of Mathematics Supervisors Instructor: Bruce Waldner, see bio on this page.
9SCIENCE INSTITUTES
The following Science Education Summer Institutes will be offered online this summer. To register, please refer to the
Application and Registration Instructions on page 15.
Biodiversity of Climates Around the World will create a virtual field trip final project that will be shared
Course Number: EDU 5900 Section: 47 will all of the participants for future classroom use. All
(3 graduate credits, Tuition: $900) grade level teachers are invited as all of the lessons can
July 19-22, Online Asynchronous be adapted for ages K-12. Activities cover NGSS: MS-
Participants will embark on a voyage around the world ESS2
exploring the amazing biodiversity of various climates. Instructor: Paul Zaratin see bio on this page.
Through our virtual tours we will be collecting data while
observing organism interactions within their own unique Growing a STEAM Mindset
climate. In addition we will study how similar organisms Course Number: EDU 5900 Section: 35
have different climate specific adaptations and their (3 graduate credits, Tuition: $900)
evolutionary history. These activities will guide students to June 7-18, Online Asynchronous
better understand the biodiversity of climates around the What does it take to be successful in Science,
world. Participants will create a virtual field trip final project Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math? By embedding
that will be shared will all of the participants for future lessons with the positive psychology concepts of growth
classroom use. All grade level teachers are invited as all mindset, grit, character strengths, happiness, and hope,
of the lessons can be adapted for ages K-12. we will empower students to be reflective, critical
Activities cover NGSS: MS-LS4 thinkers. Using children's literature, students will have a
Instructor: Paul Zaratin is a middle school Science common language to explore these ideas. Participants will
teacher on Long Island. He has a Master’s in Earth explore and design STEAM activities that connect to the
Science Education, and holds N.Y.S. certifications in Earth concepts of the literature and foster a growth
Science and General Science. Through several years of mindset. These activities will challenge students, impact
teaching, he has created many lab activities in order to their thinking, and promote a positive classroom culture
assist the students in understanding science concepts. where it's okay to "fail well."
Instructor: Jessica Ryan see bio on page 2.
Evolution of Earth and Life
Course Number: EDU 5900 Section: 54 Into the Wilderness: A Virtual Experience of our
(3 graduate credits, Tuition: $900) National Park System
July 19-22, Online Asynchronous Course Number: EDU 5900 Section: 24
This course is designed to allow teachers to develop (3 graduate credits, Tuition: $900)
lab based materials and activities on the geologic and July 5-8, Online Asynchronous
biologic events since the big bang theory to modern day. Join us on an unforgettable journey through our
The primary principals of this course will include the National Park System. Since COVID 19, we have all had
evolution of our solar system, atmosphere, oceans, land to adapt to another form of online education. This course
and life. Field trips may include but are not limited to the will allow participants to travel the country from coast to
Museum of National History, Vanderbilt Planetarium, or coast studying the various history, geology, and biology of
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. Additional fees for trips our National Parks in a virtual format. Bring these exciting
may apply. Participants will create and share hands-on experiences back to your classrooms so that students can
labs and activities that implement the new Common Core engage in meaningful adventure themselves. Participants
Standards as well as NYS Learning Standards. This will be required to complete daily readings, assignment
course is designed for all science teachers Elementary to questions, virtual tours, and group discussions. Final
High School. projects will allow participants to create an active plan for
Instructor: William Behrens is a teacher in the Freeport a virtual field trip of a National Park for their own classes
Public Schools and an adjunct Molloy College faculty this upcoming school year. This course is designed for all
member. science and history educators of all grade levels but can
easily be applied to other content areas as well.
Exploring the History of Earth's Crustal Plates Instructor: William Behrens is a teacher in the Freeport
Course Number: EDU 5900 Section: 30 Public Schools and an adjunct Molloy College faculty
(3 graduate credits, Tuition: $900) member.
July 12-15, Online Asynchronous
The purpose of this course is to assist teachers in the Our Northeastern Marine Ecology
creation and implementation of internet based, remote Course Number: EDU 5900 Section: 25
learning activities while focusing on the Earth’s crustal (3 graduate credits, Tuition: $900)
plate geologic history. Teachers will explore the interaction July 5-8; Online Asynchronous
of crustal plates by utilizing real time data gathered from The purpose of this course is to assist teachers in the
seismic stations across our globe. We will be taking virtual creation and implementation of online lab based activities
tours to explore how dynamic crustal plate motion impacts while teaching various concepts about our northeastern
the environment, economy and our daily lives. These marine environment. These activities focus on connecting
activities will guide students to better understand the basic concepts identifying the delicate relationship
dynamics of crustal activity around the world. Participants between Northeastern marine organisms, humans, land
10and the waters in which they live. Participants will environmental problems in order to formulate possible
embark on virtual tours of various northeastern marine preventative measures or solutions. Participants will
environments. The final project for all participants will be depart with various activities/ labs created during this
to create an online virtual tour lab aligned with their session. All new topics for 2021. Please note: you may
current curriculum. All grade level teachers are invited as be eligible to receive a grant to pay for all or part of the
all of the lessons can be adapted for ages K-12. Activities tuition. See www.molloy.edu/ce/summer/tgi for details.
cover NGSS: MS-LS2 Instructor: Eric Powers is a biologist, teacher,
Instructor: Paul Zaratin see on page 10. photographer, outdoorsman, and overall nature-lover. He
started leading nature hikes in 1988 as a Park Ranger in
Project Based Learning for SWDs & ENLs Colorado, served two years in the US Peace Corps as an
Course Number: EDU 5900 Section: 55 Environmental Education Officer, and ran nature centers
(3 graduate credits, Tuition: $900) in Colorado, Alabama, and Long Island, NY, and led eco-
July 26-29, Online Asynchronous tours around the world. In 2016 he started a new nature
This class is designed for K-12 teachers engage retreat center CEEDLI.org which offers high quality
students in the necessary skills that are expected for Environmental Education to students and adults. Named
rigorous testing. Teachers will collaborate with colleagues 2020 Environmentalist of the Year by the LI Sierra Club.
by engaging in scientific investigations in major conceptual
areas of biology, physics, chemistry, earth science, TGI 2021: Going Green Saves You Green!: Teaching
astronomy and general lab skills. They will learn about Sustainability in the Middle School Classroom
using next generation science standards in storylines and Course Number: EDU 5900 Section: 18
how to use phenomena in the content we teach. Driving (3 graduate credits, Tuition: $900)
the classroom instruction to be more student centered will June 28-July 1, Online Asynchronous
help enhance a student learning experience. Introducing The purpose of this course is to assist teachers in the
simpler concepts that lead up to more rigorous content creation and implementation of internet based, remote
within real world issues. Creating fun comic strips and learning activities while focusing on the economic, social
showcasing current events in science. This class will and environmental impacts that create sustainability.
include online resources, daily reading assignments, Teachers will engage in assignments and discussions in
group discussions and virtual activities and other helpful order to explore sustainability concepts. These activities
resources that foster student understanding through core will guide students to a better understanding of
disciplinary ideas. sustainability and the role they play in the big picture. The
Instructor: Vanessa Vidalon is a teacher in the Freeport final project for all participants will be to create an online
Public Schools and adjunct Molloy College faculty virtual tour lab aligned with their current curriculum,
member. teaching students about sustainability. Although this
course focuses on middle school concepts, all grade level
Science in the Elementary Classroom teachers are invited as many of the lessons can be
Course Number: EDU 5900 Section: 26 adapted for ages K-12. Activities cover NGSS: MS-ESS3
(3 graduate credits, Tuition: $900) All new topics for 2021. Please note: you may be eligible
July 5-8, Online Asynchronous to receive a grant to pay for all or part of the tuition. See
High-quality elementary science education is essential www.molloy.edu/ce/summer/tgi for details.
for establishing a sound foundation of learning in later Instructor: Paul Zaratin see bio on page 10.
grades, instilling a wonder of and enthusiasm for science
that lasts a lifetime. In this class we will be actively The Human Impact of Environment on Long Island
engaged in doing science as well as talking and reading Course Number: EDU 5900 Section: 34
about science. We will be utilizing every day household (3 graduate credits, Tuition: $900)
materials to demonstrate science phenomena’s. We will July 12 - 15, Online Asynchronous
also be examining science as it relates to and can be Participants in this class will focus on how humans
integrated with, other subject areas. have impacted the natural environment on Long Island.
Instructor: Melissa Torre see bio on page 3. Students will work collaboratively to discuss topics such
as erosion, brown tide, over-fishing, invasive species,
TGI 2021: Teaching Sustainability in the High School ground water contamination, wetland reduction,
Classroom deforestation and climate change and work towards
Course Number: EDU 5900 Section: 19 creating an action plan and model to reduce these
(3 graduate credits, Tuition $900) impacts. Additional fees for field trips may apply. This
June 28-July 1, M - Th; 8 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Online course is designed for all teachers K-12 to promote
Synchronous and Asynchronous regional awareness of the environment around us while
The purpose of this course is to construct, implement, meeting the standards set forth in the new Next
and share various Environmental Science laboratory Generation Science Standards.
activities, while focusing on sustainability. Activities are Instructor: William Behrens see bio on page 10.
based on the New York State Science standards and are
geared for the high school classroom. Students explore
the impact of society on the environment through various
activities. These activities are student centered, and
created so the students can analyze and evaluate
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