SESSION 1

THURSDAY | 31 MARCH 2016 ROOM

09:45-11:00 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

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.

THURSDAY | 31 MARCH 2016 ROOM

09:45-11:00 SCOTT LASSEY Counseling Level 1 - HS Faculty Lounge 1093 How to Create and Implement a Comprehensive Peer Counseling Program - Being a peer counselor in high school not only gave me a purpose in life, it saved my life. In this workshop I will teach you how to create and implement a peer counseling program within your high school, beginning with the course proposal and ending with how to foster a strong program. If you want to create a warmer, more supportive climate within your school, this is the workshop for you!

GERRY LEONARDO Arts – Visual Level 1 - HS 1169 Walk and Talk about the Public Sculptures in Fort Bonifacio - Gerry will briefly introduce his own work then conduct a guided walk from the school down High Street where there are many excellent public sculptures. The walk will culminate when the group reaches Gerry’s own magnificent kinetic sculpture, Balanghai, after which participants will be free to enjoy lunch or tea in the wide-ranging restaurants in the area.

CAMERON McHALE Action Research Level 1 - MS Faculty Lounge Action Research and Adventure Based Learning - Improving Teacher Facilitation to Positively Affect Interpersonal Skills and Intrapersonal Attitudes of Students - Ever wonder how you might elevate a fun team-building activity to a true adventure-based learning experience? I had the same question and undertook a two-year action research project on how to plan, brief, conduct, and debrief meaningful adventure challenges in my PYP PE program. In this workshop there will be a brief introduction to the theory of adventurebased learning (ABL). The results and implications of this study will then be shared with some practical tips for enacting these principles into your classrooms. To conclude there will be a short summary of the effectiveness of using action research as part of being a reflexive teacher.

BRIAN RUSSELL Design Technology Level 4 - HS Room 4030 Using the Concept of Batch Production to Engage Students - Participants will be involved in the production of a small product using a production line system and basic workshop facilities. The techniques used can be adapted for all age groups, and the workshop will demonstrate that this can still be a creative activity.

RENCIE SANTOS Arts – Visual Room: Level 1 - HS 1166

Explore Making Incredible Sculptural Jewelry Design with Rencie Santos - Rencie will introduce you to some of the techniques which he uses to make his magnificent pieces of internationally famous sculptural jewelry designs. After the intro, you will get the chance to try some ideas of your own so that you will go home with an artwork that you can wear.

TED AND CAROLYN TEMERTZOGLOU Room: Level 2 - MS GYM Physical Education Making Connections Between Physical Literacy and Physical Fitness - This workshop explores opportunities for participants to reflect on their role as PE teachers to support their students to develop physical literacy; to deepen their understanding of fundamental principles of a quality PE program and how they connect to physical literacy and physical fitness assessment. Assessment tools will be provided to help participants apply and develop their own assessment practices.

ANDY VASILY Room: Level 1 - ES GYM Physical Education Movement Composition Blasters In this workshop, we will dive into the process of involving students in assessment design in movement composition. Participants will take part in a number of different practical activities related to movement composition to show how variety and changing things up can work to better engage our students and get them more involved in the unit. Teachers will walk away with fun assessment ideas are sure to lighten up your movement composition units.