Seminar Descriptions
Presenter: Dr. Jim Gamble
Six hours (6)
of professional development credits are awarded to each participant.
Dr. Jim Gamble - FIIT is an approved NJ professional development
provider.
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Join Dr. Jim and Mary Jayne Gamble on May 14, 2010 at the Inn at Millrace Pond for an interactive and cutting edge seminar on the topic of Active Learning.
Learn how to implement instructional strategies that incorporate the seven elements of active learning. Seminar participants will gain knowledge and skills that will enable them to enhance their teaching and immediately utilize a variety of active learning techniques that are designed to meet the needs of our unique and diverse learners.
In addition to the multiple instructional strategies, participants will learn user friendly ways to effectively integrate Web 2.0 technologies (bogs, wikis, podcasts, etc.) and hook their students in all of the content areas. The power of ongoing formative assessment is blended into all of the instructional approaches for the purpose of providing the necessary feedback that will equate to student success!
Dr. Jim draws on his 40 plus years of experience in education and research to deliver a program that can dramatically enhance teaching practices in the elementary through high school classrooms. Mary Jayne adds her expertise in the area of early childhood education and her years of experience as a master teacher and early childhood intervention specialist. In other words... The Active Learning Seminar is designed to fit all levels of teaching and learning!
The seminar on May 14 is limited to a maximum of 35 participants and this means that the agenda will be customized to meet the specific needs of those in attendance. Enjoy the learning, relaxed seminar environment, and the ongoing exchange of ideas. Register today!
This full day seminar is appropriate for educators of all grade levels and disciplines. Six (6) hours credit for professional development.
How do you motivate reluctant learners? How do you put a stop to bulling? What really motivates students? Why is emotional intelligence such a good indicator for student success? How do you diagnose emotional issues that affect your students? What types of strategies can be implemented to improve emotional intelligence? How are today’s students different and what does that mean for the teaching and learning process? What do teachers need to know today that they did not need to know yesterday?
All teachers at all levels need to address these questions and many more. This seminar event with Dr. Jim and Mary Jayne will help you to better meet the needs of your diverse group of 21st century learners.
A few of the specific highlights of the seminar include…
- An inventory of your personal EQ
- The affect that emotions have on learning
- Learning states and how to change them to increase student achievement
- Important information on emotional development
- How to become a child’s emotional coach
- Strategies for motivating all students
- Self regulation and monitoring techniques
- Issues relating to Bullies
- Anger Management Strategies
- Tips for Dealing with Difficult Personalities
- How to integrate new technologies and motivate the learner
- How to help students who get bogged down with too many details
- Learn today about specific quick hitting strategies that will spark your learners tomorrow
You will want to be at this event and take immediate steps to greatly enhance the motivational levels of your learners and take better advantage of the power of emotions. This is a great investment for the realization of greater success in the classroom.
This full day seminar is appropriate for educators of all grade levels and disciplines. Six (6) hours credit for professional development.
What is your current level of stress? How do you handle difficult situations? Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the tasks that need to be accomplished? Do you wish that you had more time to prepare your lesson plans and gather supporting materials?
These questions and many more are addressed during this innovative seminar event. Dr. Jim will help you discover a formula for success that will serve to see you through those difficult times and situations.
A few of the specific highlights of the seminar include…
- An analysis of your personal stress profile
- A look at a new generation of time management skills
- Viewing new technologies as allies
- Planning for learning with confidence
- Using feedback to facilitate learning and ensure student success
- Strategies for implementing interventions that help learners at all levels
- Feeling good about what you do and how you do it
- Implementing the success secrets that apply to teachers and their students
- Using your whole brain to meet new challenges and adapt to change
- Strategies that will meet your needs and the needs of all of your learners
This is a seminar event that all teachers need to experience. The ability to plan and deliver lessons on a daily basis and meet the multiple challenges that we face each day requires appropriate reflection, knowledge, skills, and the right mind set. Join Dr. Jim and Mary Jayne for a full day of preparing to better meet your future challenges on a professional and personal level.
We look forward to seeing you!
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