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THURSDAY | 31 MARCH 2016 09:45-11:00
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MELISSA BERG Counseling Level 1 - MS 1036 Ed Kids: Helping Your Child Succeed as a Student Where You Teach - The children of educators in international schools face a unique set of challenges both in and out of school. Ed kids not only deal with issues that most TCKS face but grapple with an additional layer of managing the dual-roles of their parents and the other adults. This workshop will cover strategies to better support an Ed kid and work more effectively with them. This workshop is intended both for teachers who are parents and those who are not. CHRISTOPHER BILL Music Level 1 - AMR 1110 Performing Using Technology - Trombone & Technology, using acoustic sounds and technology to enhance them. PETER BOONSHAFT Music – Strings Level 1 - HS Band Room 1128 Warm-up and Ensemble Development Exercises that Work - This session offers specific exercises you can use to develop ensemble performance at the middle school and high school levels. These focused warm-ups isolate and target improvement in the areas of balance, blend, intonation, rhythm, rhythmic subdivision, listening, articulation, dynamics, and virtually every aspect of large ensemble playing. This workshop is useful for instrumental band conductors and teachers of any level. ANDREA CAPRANICO Arts – Film Documentary Filmmaking Part One - Viewing of Andrea’s Documentary Feature - The Undertaker
Level 4 - HS Film Lab 4005
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STEVE DODD Physical Education Level 3 - 3066 Discussion & Sharing of Ideas for the Continuation/Implementation of IB SEHS - This session will allow participants to learn/share methods of presentation & ideas for IB SEHS. The structure of the course, optional topics, IA ideas, assessment & assessment rubrics, lesson practices, equipment suggestions and forthcoming changes will be discussed. If you are currently teaching IB SEHS or you or your school intends to start soon, this session will allow you to develop and share ideas from current models and share curriculum resources from colleagues around the globe. Participants please bring a 16GB flash drive and laptop with anything they are willing to share regarding the IB sports exercise and health science course. TERRY GOETZ Arts – Dance Level 3 - Dance Room BrainDance – Foundations - Anne Green Gilbert’s BrainDance is a body-brain warm-up for all ages. Gain a foundational understanding of the eight developmental movement patterns healthy human beings move through in the first year of life; breath, tactile, core-distal, head-tail, upper-lower, body-side, cross lateral, and vestibular movements. The benefits of the BrainDance are many: reorganization of the neurological system; increased blood and oxygen flow; enhanced core support, connectivity, and alignment; and deeper understanding of dance technique. The BrainDance may be used as a warm-up for any physical activity; before tests, performances, and presentations; after sitting for long periods of time; and to increase energy and reduce stress. We will practice basic BrainDances appropriate for a variety of ages. Participants with no prior experience or understanding of BrainDance are strongly encouraged to attend workshop 1 (BrainDance Foundations) if they wish to attend workshop 2 (BrainDance: Collaborative Variations). DINAH HELGESON Music – Choral Level 1 - Orchestra Room 1115 Innovative Warm Ups for Choir — Creative Concepts that Improve Choral Sound - Part I - “Our Body, our Vocal Cathedral”- Connecting our body and breath, we begin the process of vocal freedom. Basic vocalizes will give you tools to launch beautiful tone from yourself and your choir. MARK HILL Arts – Drama Level 1 - Fine Arts Theater An Introduction to Butoh (World Theatre Tradition) - This workshop is an introduction to the powerful and abstract/expressive style of Japanese theatre called Butoh. The workshop will cover image, sense-memory, mask, and character work. It is an interesting and accessible introduction to non-western theatre, containing principles common to many Asian theatre forms. * Participants please wear clothing appropriate to move in, e.g. a comfortable t-shirt & leggings or shorts. KEVIN HONEYCUTT Arts – Visual Level 1 - Little Theater Peripheral Learners - In this session we explore the notion of the peripheral learner or the learner who is assisted by devices. We delve into the idea of the brain extending its reach through devices as well as strategies for leveraging these new realities to help kids learn. We’ll explore some 21st century tools and look at some examples of teacher and student success using them. MAJA KELLY Counseling Level 1 - MS 1035 Understanding and Responding to Students Who Self Harm - The workshop will provide a comprehensive overview of non-suicidal self-injury in adolescents, including empirical findings and trends, and evidence-based intervention strategies. Issues of confidentiality, social contagion, and cultural sensitivity will be addressed, and a protocol for working with students who self harm will be shared. Workshop participants will receive a workbook with ready-to-use worksheets and activities.
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EARCOS Teachers’ Conference 2016
