Foundations of Practice-Based Teacher Education Workshop

The Foundations of Practice-Based Teacher Education Workshop immerses teacher educators in a comprehensive introduction to practice-based teacher education.

A Jump Start on Practice-Based Teacher Education

Empower Educators, Transform Classrooms

Aligned with TeachingWorks’ commitment to equity and high-leverage practices, this workshop equips participants with the tools and strategies needed to unpack the complexities of teaching into clear, actionable, and learnable components—for the benefit of teacher candidates.

Who’s it for?

The Foundations of Practice-Based Teacher Education Workshop is tailored for educators who prepare teachers across a range of settings. From mid-career professionals looking to refine their practice to new teacher educators eager to explore research-backed coaching techniques, these events offer the skills, strategies, and support needed to drive meaningful change in teacher education.

“I loved this workshop, especially seeing the explicit examples and categories of types of practice—I’m so excited to be able to use this language to frame talking to teacher educators about practice. I also really appreciated the conversations and framing about practice that would be a heavy lift for faculty or lighter lift and how to make practice more manageable. In addition, seeing the examples of how a lesson was revised to focus on practice was super helpful in framing my thinking.“

– Caitlin Burkholder-Travis, Senior Program Manager, Deans for Impact, Workshop participant

Decompositions of Teaching Practice

Learn to break down complex teaching into clear, learnable components that make instructional moves explicit and accessible for teacher candidates.

The Learning Cycle

Master the Learning Cycle to identify and sequence practice-based pedagogies, guiding teacher candidates through structured, reflective learning that connects theory to action.

Innovative Teaching Pedagogies

Explore methods like simulated student interactions and video analysis to observe, refine, and make teaching practices visible, helping candidates improve in real time.

What You’ll Leave With:

Tools and Strategies for Making Teaching Learnable: Learn how to translate complex instructional techniques into clear steps, making high-impact teaching accessible and replicable, using tools such as video and simulations.

Confidence in Using the Learning Cycle: Use the Learning Cycle confidently to design experiences that give teacher candidates opportunities to unpack and practice elements of classroom teaching.

Empowerment to Support Novice Teachers: Build the skills to guide beginning teachers in creating equitable, effective classrooms, where every move contributes to student success.

This workshop is your gateway to transforming teacher education, equipping you with the skills and strategies to inspire and lead the next generation of educators. Join us and start making a lasting impact today.

The Foundations of Practice-Based Teacher Education Workshop is the ONLY event in the U.S. where you can:

Spend just two days and leave able to design practice-based teacher education on your own.
Learn from and with like-minded colleagues from around the country, all of whom are committed to improving teacher preparation practice.
Act on your desire to improve teacher preparation, by designing actual improvements to the learning experiences teacher candidates receive.

Registration

The fee for The Foundations of Practice-Based Teacher Education Workshop is $350.00 + a processing fee of $9.95. This fee includes all programming and materials as well as lunch on the first day and breakfast, snacks, and beverages both days. Participants will be responsible for their own lunch on the second day of the Workshop.

Click below to register and to see full event details.

2025 Winter Registration

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Contact Information

For questions about the sessions: Francesca Forzani, TeachingWorks Deputy Director, fforzani@umich.edu

For questions about registration and policies: Kyana Taylor, kyanat@umich.edu.

What is the refund policy?

TeachingWorks reserves the right to cancel in-person, virtual, or hybrid training or workshops before the start. TeachingWorks staff will notify participants of cancellation via e-mail. Participants will be eligible for a full refund of their registration fee. TeachingWorks will not be held responsible for any expenses incurred due to the cancellation of an event, training, or workshop.

To receive a full refund (100%) a request to cancel or withdraw must be completed 30 days prior to the first day of the event using the registration platform. For events that begin with a virtual opening session, the date of this session is the first day on record. Fifty percent (50%) will be refunded for requests received 15 days prior. No refunds will be issued for requests received within seven (7) business days of the first day of the event or failure to submit the required documentation required for participation. Registration processing fees are non-refundable.

Who should participate?

Anyone who teaches teachers is welcome at The Foundations of Practice-Based Teacher Education Workshop, though the event will be most applicable to methods course instructors or the equivalent. No previous experience with practice-based teacher education is necessary.

What do I need to participate in The Foundations of Practice-Based Teacher Education Workshop?

A laptop or tablet is required for access to digital resources. No other supplies are required.

What is the dress attire for this event?

Business casual.

What are the COVID-19 protection measures that will be taken?

Your health and safety are important to us. We will evaluate appropriate COVID-19 precautions closer to the time of the event and communicate any requirements to attendees prior to the event

Facilitators

Jason Brasel Monique Cherry-McDaniel
jtbrasel@umich.edu cherrymc@umich.edu