SESSION 2 Teacher Workshops THURSDAY | 29 March 2012
13:45-14:45
Karen Carmen Room: THE VALLEY ROOM I Target Audience: Grades 5-12 Strand: Literacy Title: How To Stage a Successful Poetry Slam For anyone who’s ever “worried about the future of literature in a media-mad, electronic rock ‘n’ roll era”! Come explore how to captivate audiences of all ages and cultures with the competitive art of performance poetry and become equipped with tips and tools to make your own slam happen! Tom Cole Room: VIETNAM ROOM Target Audience: ES/MS teachers and counselors Strand: Special Needs Title: Understanding Learning Differences in International Schools A little knowledge can be a dangerous thing, and this is particularly true with learning disabilities. We will cover some of the most common language related learning disabilities, describe how they are diagnosed, and discuss strategies that may be used in the classroom. A major component of this workshop will help the attendees to experience the challenges the students with these disorders face on a daily basis.
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Cath Corbo / Loreto Keary Room: BALLROOM III Target Audience: ES, homeroom and language teachers Strand: ESL Title: Oral Language Strategies to Support English Language Development. It is essential in an international classroom that teachers support English language development by planning for the use of oral language strategies that are inclusive of second language learners. This workshop will provide practical examples of oral language activities for elementary homeroom and language teachers to integrate across the curriculum through a fun and active approach. Shauna Covell Room: THE VALLEY ROOM II Target Audience: Elementary classroom teachers and literacy specialists Strand: Literacy Title: The Daily 5: For Teachers by Teachers Ever wonder how to “fit it all in?” The Daily 5 might be the answer for you. In this presentation, you will learn about an organizational method for the reading/language arts block called the Daily 5. You will see firsthand what it is and the benefits of using it in your classroom. You will also watch video clips that demonstrate how to launch the Daily 5 and kids in action! There will be large and small group components, and an independent block for you to brainstorm how it might work in your classroom and time to ask specific questions. I look forward to sharing my passion for the Daily 5 with interested and curious elementary school educators. Elaine Eastwood / Amina LaCour Room: INDONESIA ROOM Target Audience: Pre-K–1st grade Strand: General Title: Making the Most of Data with Young Learners Does the thought of data make you cringe? Find out how to integrate the collection and use of data with young learners in meaningful ways. Learn to develop data centers, data folders, and documentation boards and make them a part of the student learning process. Learners become self-directed and motivated when data is visible and accessible. Participants will reflect, share, and acquire practical ways of using data effectively to improve student learning. Tara Ethridge Room: PHILIPPINES ROOM I Target Audience: K-12 librarians Strand: Library Title: Making the Most out of Your Destiny Catalog Embedding Youtube videos, adding student digital book reviews, social networking about books—all these are possible (and so fun!) using your current Destiny library catalog. In this hands-on workshop, you will learn how to utilize your Destiny catalog to its fullest potential, creating a central place for students to gather virtually to share their love of books and to share their digital work. Anne Ferrara / Stephanie Passamonte Room: BRUNEI ROOM I Target Audience: MS/HS counselors Strand: Counseling Title: Intentional Interactions: Delivering Systematic, Comprehensive Guidance Seminars to all Students This workshop will take a look at how to reach all students through creating, delivering, and assessing a comprehensive guidance seminar program. Attendees will walk away with tips to strengthen and/or create their own comprehensive guidance classes. Questions to be answered: How did we find the time? How did we advocate for such a significant shift in the daily schedule? What are the strengths and challenges of our current curriculum? Pat Kozyra / Rachel Perks Room: SINGAPORE ROOM Target Audience: All Grade Levels Strand: Special Needs Title: Just Who Are the Gifted? Participants will learn common characteristics of gifted children and will be given checklists and methods to help identify a gifted student in the classroom. (Two in every one hundred.) A bonus feature of this dynamic workshop is the multitude of fantastic ideas and strategies that can be used to help meet the needs of the gifted child. Remember: ‘If you don’t kiss all the frogs, you won’t know who the prince or princess will be!’ 16
EARCOS Teachers’ Conference 2012
