Agenda

Agenda at a Glance

8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.	CHECK-IN/ Light Breakfast
GENERAL SESSION I 8:45 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.	OPENING CEREMONY/KEYNOTE REMARKS, GC Ballrooms Opening Remarks and Welcome Ms. Karina Bhutta, President, Future Educators Association, FIU Ms. Sabrina Rosell, President, Student Government Associaton, FIU MMC Dr. Michael Heithaus, Dean, College of Arts, Sciences & Education, FIU Keynote Speaker Dr. Elizabeth Bejar, Senior Vice President, Academic and Student Affairs, FIU
BREAKOUT SESSION I 9:35 a.m. – 10:20 a.m.	Competitive Events, Multiple Locations Education Career Expo (Tabling Event), GC 243 Speaker Presentations Elevating Teaching Presented by Mr. Oliver Diez GC 140 Becoming "STEMified": Creating Awareness of STEM & STEM Education Presented by Ms. Elizabeth Forde and Ms. Shemail Fatima GC 305
BREAKOUT SESSION II 10:25 a.m. – 11:10 a.m.	Competitive Events, Multiple Locations Education Career Expo (Tabling Event), GC 243 Speaker Presentations Design your Future with a Degree in Education, Presented by Sonssire Tapanes and Diana Fernandez GC 140 *What Does it Take to be a Math or Science Teacher?* Presented by Dr. Nicole Cook GC 305
11:15 a.m. – 11:55 a.m.	Lunch
GENERAL SESSION II 12:00 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.	Special Presentation, GC Ballrooms Together, We Become World Changers Dr. Dakeyan Cha' Dre' Graham, 2020 Florida Teacher of the Year
GENERAL SESSION III 12:50 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.	Closing Ceremony/Awards, GC Ballrooms Closing Remarks Dr. Laura Dinehart, Senior Associate Dean, School of Education & Human Development
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.	CAMPUS TOUR & FIU ADMISSIONS INFORMATION SESSION (Available Upon Request)

Breakout Sessions and Workshops

Breakout Session I 9:35AM – 10:20AM

Competitive Events

Job Interview Competition, GC 237
Public Speaking Competition, GC 316
Spotlight on Education Competition, GC 355
Writing Creative Non-Fiction Competition, GC 355
Ethical Dilemma Competition, GC 150
Researching Learning Challenges Competition, GC 314
Chapter Display Competition, GC 243

Speaker Presentation: Elevating Teaching
Presenter: Mr. Oliver Diez
2020 Teacher of the Year, Miami-Dade County Public Schools
Location: GC 140

Participants will explore the growth mindset as an essential disposition for learning. Mr. Diez will discuss how mistakes should be welcome in the classroom and how students should be comfortable making them in order to reach their goals. Fundamental ideas and suggestions that will help future and new teachers build the foundation of a great teaching career will be addressed.

Workshop: Becoming ‘STEMified’: Creating awareness of STEM & STEM Education
Presenters: Ms. Elizabeth Forde & Ms. Shemail Fatima
Ph.D. Students of Curriculum & Instruction (Mathematics Education) at FIU
Location: GC 305

Research has shown that many teachers ‘feel less knowledgeable about STEM content and less comfortable teaching STEM than other subjects. (Adam et al., 2014)

Throughout this session, participants will be given an insight into the meaning and significance of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) and STEM education. They will also have the opportunity to engage in hands-on inquiry and open-ended exploration activities that would create an awareness of the possibilities of teaching STEM subjects effectively using an integrated approach. Participants will be exposed to how STEM learning can address real social, economic and environmental issues as well as encourage solutions.

Education Career Expo
Location: GC 243

Explore FIU’s unique programs for teachers and other education professionals and interact with FIU students currently in the programs.

Breakout Session II 10:25AM – 11:10AM

Competitive Events

Speaker Presentation: Design Your Future with a Degree in Education
Presenters: Ms. Sonssire Tapanes, Assistant Director & Ms. Diana Fernandez, Career Counselor
Center for Advising & Student Success, College of Arts, Sciences & Education, FIU
Location: GC 140

Learn the basics as you take your first steps toward a career in education. Topics include career guidance, college planning and preparedness, how to build content knowledge, teaching tips, and more.

Workshop: What Does it Take to Be a Math or Science Teacher?
Presenter: Dr. Nicole Cook
Assistant Professor, STEM Transformation Institute, FIU
Location: GC 305

FIUteach is a secondary STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) teacher preparation initiative that is helping to produce qualified math and science teachers who will inspire and challenge students to become the math and science leaders of tomorrow. This session will showcase innovative teaching models and best practices in STEM teaching. Students will participate in an inquiry-based STEM activity.

Education Career Expo
Location: GC 243

Explore FIU’s unique programs for teachers and other education professionals and interact with FIU students currently in the programs.

Breakout Session III 12:00PM – 12:45PM

Keynote Speaker: Together, We Become World Changers!
Presenter: Dr. Dakeyan Chá Dré Graham
2020 Florida Teacher of the Year, Hillsborough County Public Schools
Location: Graham Center Ballrooms

Education paves the way for every other profession. In this keynote, participants will learn about the power educators have to impact their students, their schools, and their communities. Join Dr. Graham as we become world changers!

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