NED Excellence in Teaching Series: Windows, Mirrors, and Gray Matters

In a world that seems increasingly polarized with “us vs. them” mentality and “all-or-nothing” thinking, it’s time to see beyond the black and white, and look into the various shades of gray. What once started as a curriculum tool to analyze children’s books in elementary classrooms, the Windows & Mirrors theory can now be expanded to teaching and learning concepts across all types of educational levels and contexts.

Come learn how to use this engaging framework across various disciplines to not only develop deeper connections to the concepts being taught, but by better understanding the “gray matters” how we can also build deeper connections to each other as well.

In this session (with reflective breaks built-in) you’ll not only be introduced to the theory’s history and foundational components, but you’ll be given ample opportunities to participate in interactive application examples where you’ll be challenged to apply the concepts yourself for a personalized learning experience. You’ll also witness the scaffolding power this framework has to foster deeper connections which can contribute to building a more empathetic learning community.

Finally, there will be time to creatively develop some new ideas for how to apply the theory in your own specific job. Whether you are an instructor, or someone who works in education outside of the classroom, you’re sure to discover ways to make the “gray matters” matter in what you do.