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Teacher Expo
FREE Professional Development Workshops for
Teachers
Please register in
advance for workshops
by calling 201-670-7781 or online at
teacher.expo@eagleproductionsllc.com
. Please include your full name, address, phone number, date and time of
workshop when you register.
Each participant will receive a "One Professional Development Hour
Certificate" at the conclusion of the presentation.
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Holiday Inn, Springfield, NJ,
July 29, 2010
Noon - 1:00PM -
"Differentiated Instruction"
Presented by: Regional Training Center
The focus
of this presentation is to provide a framework to design effective
instruction for all students using differentiated instruction (DI).
Participants will discuss some of the theoretical background, rationale,
and principles of differentiated instruction and translate them to their
classroom setting.
James Gilbert
earned a B.A. in English Literature from Nyack College, and an M.S. in
Secondary Education/English from the University of Bridgeport. He taught
English (6-12) in the North Rockland Central School District for 34 years.
He has been an instructor for the College of Mt. St. Vincent, The College
of New Jersey, Gratz College and Washington College since 1995, and served
as Secondary Education coordinator in the undergraduate education
department at Nyack College.
This presentation is designed for Teachers of
Grades K-12.
3:30 - 4:30PM -
"Teachers as Writers"
Presented by: Rutgers University Graduate
School of Education
In order to
improve writing instruction, teachers must be writers themselves. This
workshop will allow teachers to reflect on their own writing practices as
a means towards developing more effective methods for teaching writing to
their students.
Sharon Stein has
taught English and Language Arts in grades 3-12 for almost thirty
years. She served as Language Arts Coordinator at Kingwood Township School
and co-chaired the Delaware Valley Regional High School District's
Language Arts Articulation Committee. She is past president of Tri-County
Reading Council and continues to serve on their Advisory Board. She has
also been a teacher consultant with the National Writing Project at
Rutgers University for the past ten years and currently serves on their
Executive Board. Sharon presents workshops for teachers in schools
throughout the state.
This
presentation is designed for teachers of grades K-12.
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Sheraton, Eatontown, NJ, August 5, 2010
Noon - 1:00PM- "Empowerment
in our classrooms using the eight multiple intelligences"
Presented by: Regional Training Center
This
presentation will offer a brief synopsis of Howard Gardner's eight
intelligences. This introduction will enable the educator to better
address all of the intelligences in lesson and unit planning so as to
strengthen the weaker intelligences while also using the stronger
abilities of all learners.
Marianne Henry,
has been
teaching for 30 years (7-12) in both French and ESL. She has earned a M. Ed. from Rutgers in Language Education, and a M. A. from Gratz College in Instruction. Teaching in Edison, NJ, Ms.
Henry has worked with RTC for over 14 years and teaches seven different RTC
courses.
This presentation is designed for Teachers of
Grades K-12.
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Wayne PAL, Wayne, NJ, August
11, 2010
Noon - 1:00PM - "Wellness:
Creating Health and Balance in Your Life and in the Classroom"
Presented by: Regional Training Center
The impact of stress, poor nutrition, time management, and lack of
physical activity will be examined in order to better serve educators on
both a personal level, and in the teaching and learning process.
Participants will learn stress management techniques, the essential
elements of supportive nutrition, time management skills, and the benefits
of physical fitness.
Susan Kameno is presently a Wellness Teacher at Ridgewood High
School in Ridgewood, New Jersey. Prior to teaching high school, Susan
taught elementary Physical Education for 13 years in Ridgewood, Middle
School Physical Education in Kearny, New Jersey, Basic Skills at the
Middle School level in Kearny, New Jersey and full day Kindergarten in
Jersey City, New Jersey.
Susan completed her Graduate work in the area of Administration and
holds a Supervisor and Principal Certificate.
This presentation is designed for Teachers of Grades K-12.
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Holiday Inn, Cherry Hill, NJ,
August 18, 2010
9:15-10:15 AM -
"Touchstones Discussion Project Teacher Workshop"
Presented by: Touchstones Discussion Project
The
Touchstones Discussion Project presentation offers hands on interaction
and practice for teachers who are interested in using Touchstones to
increase student engagement and overcome passivity through
discussion-based learning. We will explore how the Touchstones method and
structured approach to discussion circumvents challenges such as
dominance, factions, and resistance that may be encountered in more
traditional Socratic seminar approaches. In addition, teachers gain
experience in Touchstones discussions and discussion evaluation through
direct participation in a discussion. Teachers will also learn how the
Touchstones method, which is proven to develop social learning and
communication skills by using texts drawn from diverse classical and
contemporary sources, reinforces effective classroom management by
establishing a collaborative environment where students assume greater
responsibility for their own learning. In a Touchstones Discussion,
students not only practice active listening, critical thinking, and
critical reading skills, they moreover learn to practice self-governance
and leadership, thus effectively becoming cooperative learners.
Stefanie Takacs is the Executive Director of the Touchstones
Discussion Project. Ms. Takacs earned her B.A. from St. John’s College in
Annapolis, Maryland, which has an all-seminar curriculum based in the
study of the foundational works of Western Civilization. In addition, she
received a M.S. in Educational Psychology from Fordham University in New
York, where her emphasis was on education evaluation. In addition to her
experience in Touchstones seminar design, program implementation,
evaluation, and professional development, Ms. Takacs has edited and
authored a number of educational and program books for the Touchstones
Discussion Project. She is also the author of five books published by
Children’s Press on first peoples of the Americas. Ms. Takacs was formerly
the Director of Development for St. John’s College, the Assistant Director
of Abraham House in New York, the Director of Content Development for K-12
Services of The Princeton Review, and the Outreach and Prevention Program
Director for the New Milford Youth Agency in Connecticut.
This presentation is designed for Teachers of
Grades 3-12.
Noon - 1:00PM - "Wellness:
Creating Health and Balance in Your Life and in the Classroom"
Presented by: Regional Training Center
The impact of stress, poor nutrition, time management, and lack of
physical activity will be examined in order to better serve educators on
both a personal level, and in the teaching and learning process.
Participants will learn stress management techniques, the essential
elements of supportive nutrition, time management skills, and the benefits
of physical fitness.
Andrew Hriniak spent his first thirty-five years in
education in the public school system teaching middle school students,
working primarily with special education students. He
has helped develop various curriculum changes throughout his district as
well as finding time to coach and help organize other extra curricular
activities and events. Now he is a fully committed member
of the Regional Training Center team. He teaches
Assessment Techniques, Differentiated Instruction, and
Wellness. He has received his Masters Degree in Supervision and
Leadership.
This presentation is designed for Teachers of
Grades K-12.
3:00-4:00PM - "Fun
Filled Philly"
Presented
by: Independence Park Institute
Make the
most of your field trip to Philadelphia with fun, curriculum-based
educational programs for all age groups. The Independence Park Institute
offers educational programs that connect participants of all ages to the
resources and stories of Independence National Historical Park. Seminar
participants will be provided with lesson plans, educational materials and
creative ideas for field trips to Philadelphia.
Jeffrey Collins has worked as an educator and interpreter. He began
his career at Olympic National Park in 1974 and later worked at Isle
Royale National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Golden Gate National
Recreation Area, Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site, Lowell National
Historical Park, Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site, Fort Stanwix
National Monument, and Independence National Historical Park.
This presentation is designed for Teachers of
Grades K-12. |
