Edufest 2009
Weeklong Sessions
Select One Session During This Time Slot to Attend Monday-Thursday
8:30-10:00 a.m.
*Refer to list at bottom of the page for those courses fulfilling endorsement credits in curriculum and/or foundations.
1. Schoolwide Enrichment Model: Enrichment That Works for ALL!-Kris Haslund (Primary Teachers, Elementary Teachers, Middle School Teachers, G/T/ Coordinators)-Farnsworth
The Schoolwide Enrichment Model has been a comprehensive system for infusing “high-end learning” into total school improvement efforts while simultaneously challenging high achieving students. Specific emphasis is placed on strategies for enhancing the adoption of SEM by creating ownership among all school clients: teachers, parents, students, and the community. Special emphasis will be placed on (1) identifying students’ interests and strength areas to build student profiles; (2) curricular modification techniques and strategies for designing challenging curriculum; (3) integrating and managing student-created research investigations into the curriculum; and (4) creating and planning Academies and Enrichment Clusters. The best of the best of this model will be shared by longtime SEM practitioners.
2. Fun and Friendly Algebra - No Train Problems-Rachel McAnallen (Primary Teachers, Elementary Teachers, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, Parents, G/T Coordinators)- Lookout
Using chip trading activities, participants will explore number base theory and how the generalization of such gets us to the mysterious "x". Manipulatives will be used to understand the concepts of all exponential notation including negative exponents along with solving linear and quadratic equations. This workshop requires that the participants bring their sense of humor with them and to come prepared to play around with math.
3. Guiding Teens to Self-Understanding Through Literature, Film, and Web 2.0 Technology
-Tom Hebert (Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, Parents, Administrators, G/T Coordinators, Counselors)-Hatch A
Bright teenagers have a need to develop self-understanding throughout adolescence. Teachers can help them reach that understanding through effective classroom strategies. In this interactive strand, teachers learn to use high quality literature, biographies, movies, and Web 2.0 technology to provide their students support with social and emotional development. By interacting with good books, films, and Web 2.0 strategies for young people, teachers examine how to effectively infuse these approaches into the curriculum.
4. Developing Productive and Responsible Global Citizens-Margo Long (Primary Teachers, Elementary Teachers, Middle Schools Teachers, High School Teachers, Administrators, G/T Coordinators, Parents, Counselors)-Jordan C
Learn the higher-level thinking skills to cope in a challenging world of rapid technology and constant change. Based on the concepts of Thomas Friedman’s The World is Flat, the contentions of The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell and Made To Stick by Chip and Dan Heath, and the implications presented in The Long Tail by Chris Anderson, infuse your content and classroom with strategies to push students beyond the silent crises of today’s adolescents. Thomas Lickona’s Smart and Good High Schools will be used as a foundation to scaffold the curriculum emphasis of Intellectual Character and excellence in performance. Fascinating new literature and ideas made practical for the classroom of today.
5. Inquiry That Enables Critical Thinking-Felicia Dixon (Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, G/T Coordinators, Parents, Administrators, Counselors)-Cataldo
Knowing how to ask the right question to the appropriate audience is a very important skill for teachers in classrooms that focus on critical thinking through challenging content. Whether differentiating instruction through the tiered lesson or other strategies, or conducting whole group discussions, teachers must determine questions that encourage meaningful dialogue and that challenge students to think deeply. High ability students deserve rigor in the classroom both in written work and in discussion. Questioning techniques can unlock many possibilities toward this end. This interactive workshop begins with practice writing a variety of levels of questions; then participants will apply inquiry activities to curriculum that focuses on critical thinking.
6. More Than Accommodations: Meeting the Needs of the 2E Learners-Susan Baum (Primary Teachers, Elementary Teachers, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, Parents, Administrators, and G/T Coordinators, Counselors)-Hatch D
Gifted students with learning and challenges have complex needs, which cannot be reduced to simply finding the right accommodation. These students have pressing needs to feel valued, efficacious, and accepted. In this strand we will describe a comprehensive approach for meeting all their needs. Practical researched based strategies will be provided that address identification, talent development, access to challenging curriculum, and dual differentiation that offers appropriate accommodations. Time will be given for discussion and questions each session.
7. Leading and Implementing Differentiation Initiatives–Marcia Imbeau (Primary Teachers, Elementary Teachers, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, Administrators, G/T Coordinators, Counselors)-Bishop-Barnswell
Effective leaders are necessary for successful implementation of differentiation at the building and/or district level. There are a number of issues that leaders must consider in guiding teachers in their practice of differentiation principles. This session will examine those issues and share strategies that other schools and districts have found helpful with their journey.
8. BEE CURIOUS: Developing Inquiry Skills - Beth Brubaker (Primary Teachers, Elementary Teachers, Middle School, Parents, Administrators, G/T Coordinators)-Hatch C
Explore the art of questioning in this fast-paced, hands-on session, while developing your own passion for learning. Enhance your sense of "Curiosita" as Micheal Gelb describes in his book "How To think Like Leonardo da Vinci" and let your creativity blossom as Gelb delineates in "How To Innovate Like Edison". Replete with numerous science curiosities, this session appeals to the social-emotional aspects of questioning strategies as well, through art and history explorations. Be curious!
9. Novelty is the Catalyst to an Engaged Student –Cloyce Weaver (Primary Teachers, Elementary Teachers, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, G/T Coordinators)-Ah Fong
Cloyce will share with you a plethora of ideas, structures and tricks to putting the edge on learning. This will be a cross-curricular experience and send you back to your classroom with eager anticipation. We will explore how to structure, create and adapt your own and student imagination to apply to the curriculum demands of your classroom. Work will reflect concepts and applications of Differentiated Instruction, Multiple Intelligences and Creativity.
10. Gummy Bears to Planets-Experiments That Teach Basic Science Concepts -Vana Richards (Primary Teachers, Elementary Teachers, Middle School Teachers, G/T Coordinators, Parents, Administrators)-Jordan B
Participants will conduct labs and take lessons home for science experiments that teach kids basic science concepts using easy to follow directions and inexpensive materials. The focus of the labs will be on scientific thinking, the scientific process, exploring concepts of matter and systems of the body, as well as geology and space. The experiments are hands-on sessions that help students understand scientific inquiry and investigation.
11. Exploring the Tactile Side of Creativity: Using Sculpey, It’s Not Just for Preschoolers Anymore –Alex Delehanty (Primary Teachers, Elementary Teachers, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, G/T Coordinators)-Jordan A
Did primitive art have primitive art critics? Does your internal critic stop your creative urge before you’ve begun? Are you unable to say juxtaposition without laughing? Then join the instructor for a playful exploration of modeling clay using everyday household items to create one of a kind art. Participants will work through the block of “not good enough” and produce a finished piece to help kick start their inner artist. This is a workshop where there are no mistakes.
12. Passport to the World: A Yearlong Exploration to Your Wildest Dreams!-Linda Stokes (Primary Teachers, Elementary Teachers, Parents, G/T Coordinators)-Hatch B
Unite your class or school in a worldwide exploration of geography, culture, research, literature, computer literacy, and dream journaling. Using the Passport Club as a baseline, this class will show extensions using simulations, connected literature, art, global awareness, ecological patterning, science and history. Pack your bags for excitement, artistic endeavors and methods to plan a well-rounded thematic unit based upon standard objectives. Employing Big Ideas, the Parallel Curriculum Model and gifted strategies, this class will give you the framework to create your own "New Wonder of the Classroom World".
13. Making Sense of Underachievement–Jean Petersen (Primary Teachers, Elementary Teachers, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, Parents, Administrators, G/T Coordinators, Counselors)-Alexander
Underachievers can frustrate teachers, parents, coaches, and directors. Underachievers may be frustrated themselves. Dr. Peterson’s studies of, and clinical work with, gifted underachievers have revealed complex developmental dimensions that adults in the lives of both achievers and underachievers should be aware of. Using family-system, school-system, and developmental lenses and purposely avoiding simplistic cause-effect thinking, she will look at relationships, cultural dimensions, mental-health issues, needs, and how adults can be of assistance. She will present provocative findings from her several studies of underachievers.
Select One Session During This Time Slot to Attend Monday-Thursday
10:15 a.m.-noon
14. Without Geometry, Life is Pointless-Rachel McAnallen (Primary Teachers, Elementary Teachers, Middle School Teachers, G/T Coordinators, Parents, Administrators)-Lookout
Paper folding benefits spatially mathematically talented students by exposing them to transformational geometry. It begins with using hands and motion to understand something intellectually as well as tactilely. Inherent in all square or circular paper folding is the wonderful world of geometry including correct geometric vocabulary. In this workshop, participants will leave with several models in hand to enrich and challenge the mathematically talented student. Come prepared to be challenged. Be sure to bring your sense of humor!
15. Addressing Social and Emotional Development in the Classroom –Jean Petersen (Primary Teachers, Elementary Teachers, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, G/T Coordinators, Counselors, Parents, Administrators)-Alexander
Given the increasing attention in the field and in state mandates to social and emotional concerns of high-ability children and adolescents, it is time to consider ways to attend to these areas in programs for gifted students and in the regular classroom—formally as well as informally. This session will present development-oriented approaches which take advantage of existing models, foster social, emotional, and career development, enhance academic and talent performance, and help gifted children and adolescents feel comfortable at school, with themselves, and with their abilities. Hands-on activities related to listening and responding will be part of the session.
16. Underachievement-Margo Long (Primary Teachers, Elementary Teachers, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, Parents, G/T Coordinators, Counselors)-Jordan C
This session helps teachers to become proactive with underachieving gifted students. Many students in our programs and classrooms are not reaching their potential. Learn how to identify different types and the practical strategies that bring about change.
17. The Secret Art of Color Marbling -Marcia Wall (Elementary Teachers, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, Parents, G/T Coordinators)-Hatch C
Experience an ancient art form of extracting infinite patterns and designs from a floating bed of paint. Combine science and art. Create elegant papers and fabrics that can be used in a myriad of applications. Each participant will create a gallery of Pebble, Foundation, Wave, French Curl, Over-marbling, and Flower Designs and play with application ideas. Basic marbling can be used in any age classroom with amazing success and joyful results.
18. Interrogationi et adnexi (Questions and Connections)-Larry Rogien (Primary Teachers, Elementary Teachers, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, Administrators, G/T Coordinators)-Jordan B
Columbus, Medici, da Vinci, the printing press, Martin Luther, Henry VIII, Queen Isabella I, Machiavelli, Michelangelo, psychiatric hospitals, Nostradamus, Albrecht Dürer, Scotch whiskey, Vasco da Gama, all connected. All art of the capital ‘R’ Renaissance? So, just what is a small ‘r’ renaissance? Come and find out in our session on conceptual and interdisciplinary learning. A good follow up class if you have taken the class on the CLEAR Model.
19. Parent/Teacher Collaboration: In the Best Interest of the Gifted Child-Tamara Fisher (Primary Teachers, Elementary Teachers, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, Parents, Administrators, G/T Coordinators, Counselors)-Ah Fong
Parents and teachers each play significant roles in the life of a child, yet they can sometimes be at odds with one another due to misunderstandings, miscommunication, and conflicting motives. How can we bridge the gaps and instead work together in the best interest of our gifted child/student? This session will focus on parent and teacher perspectives about a gifted child’s emotional, social, and educational needs. A portion of the session will be devoted to open-minded group discussion and interaction surrounding this important topic.
20. Books as a Stepping Stone to Learning Investigations-Susannah Richards (Primary Teachers, Elementary Teachers, Middle School Teachers, G/T Coordinators, Parents)-Bishop Barnswell
This session will include an overview of recently published children's/young adult books that may be used to meet the needs of gifted learners. Discussion and activities will focus on locating and evaluating children's books, strategies for sharing books with gifted students, using books to stimulate creative and critical thinking, and ways for students to engage with books. A medley of books from various genres (one day will focus on non-fiction) spanning a wide range of different reading levels will be used to illustrate how to facilitate interest exploration and for students with different interests, learning styles and abilities. There will be opportunities to examine and share great books and ideas for creating high level engaging learning opportunities with them.
21. Introduction to Gifted- Beth Brubaker (Primary Teachers, Elementary Teachers, Middle School Teachers, Parents, Administrators, G/T Coordinators)-Hatch A
This session will provide the basics of gifted education, including identification, characteristics, programming options, and best practices. The strategy of curriculum compacting will be highlighted. These concepts are essential for anyone involved in the education of gifted students.
22. Student Based Differentiation 6-12: A Menu of Successful Practices for Immediate Implementation - Marcia Gentry (Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, G/T Coordinators, Administrators)-Farnsworth
The current national interest in the art of differentiation is both daunting and exciting. One difficulty exists in a teacher directed, one-method-fits-all approach to differentiation in completely heterogeneous classes. Differentiation offers opportunity for personal growth and freedom to change curriculum and instruction based on individual student interests, strengths, and talents. Just like students, teachers differ, and they require freedom to choose strategies that work in their classrooms. Accordingly, this strand focuses on a menu of research-based, easily implemented, student-based strategies to help provide meaningful differentiated learning experiences to students.
23. Robotics In Your Classroom– Dennis Kimberling (Elementary Teachers, Middle School Teachers, High school Teachers, G/T Coordinators, Parents, Counselors)-Cataldo
Is it a ROBOT or NOBOT? Robots appeal to students of all ages. Robots can be used to teach inquiry skills, problem solving, science and mathematics in your classroom. In this class we will explore activities for all ages. Participants will build and program various types of robots including the popular LEGO NXT robots. We will examine current and new state curricula for robotics and see how robots help you meet Idaho state standards in science and math. It's easy; anyone can do it!
24. Creating Motivational Magic in the Classroom-Bob Bishop (Primary Teachers, Elementary Teachers, Middle School Teachers, G/T Coordinators, Parents)-Jordan A
What if students really “got” what you taught? What if you could motivate their hearts to yearn and their minds to learn? What if you could produce engaging learning moments that would build lasting intrinsic motivation in your students? We believe it is possible with ideas presented in this workshop. In this workshop Bob Bishop (Idaho's Math Magician and award winning Teacher of elementary school gifted students) will take you on an exciting adventure of state-of-the-art research-based strategies that will arouse curiosity, enhance understanding, engage reluctant learners and stimulate under-achievers. You will learn fun-filled energizers to add pizzazz to your teaching that will multiply passion for learning. This will be an active, jaw-dropping, knee-slapping, eye-popping, group-building magical experience with practical tips and tools.
25. Motivating the Reluctant Learner: A Multiple Intelligences Approach-Susan Baum (Primary Teachers, Elementary Teachers, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, G/T Coordinators, Parents, Administrators)-Hatch D
Many of our students are not working up to their potential because of their learning styles and intellectual profiles. In this interactive session experience five pathways for engaging all learners. The first will give you practical ways to identify their strengths, styles, interests, and talents. The second will demonstrate how to use this information to skill development. The third pathway shows how to use MI to promote understanding of big ideas and concepts as your students grapple with challenging content. The two final pathways describe a problem based learning approach to the regular curriculum and talent development.
26. Extreme Science - Amazing, Exciting, Evolving!-Linda Stokes (Primary Teachers, Elementary Teachers, Middle School Teachers, Parents, G/T Coordinators)-Hatch B
Robert Ballard, Michael Klentschky and the Internet...what an unbelievable combination! This class is designed to show participants how easy it is to keep scientific notebooks, keep students actively involved with professional science mentors, current world issues, strong experiential scientific investigations and a method for record keeping that is high quality, rigorous, and extends into multiple curricular areas. Come learn how to use the Jason Project in your classroom for free, explore methods to expand and amend it to meet your grade level needs, and have a great time learning on whole new levels. It's fun, it's exciting, and it's what my students love best...science!
27. Scene It All-Jeffrey Danielian (Elementary Teachers, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, G/T Coordinators)- Computer Lab
Enhance your curriculum with the magic of video. Participants in this strand will not only learn about the techniques and resources needed to create a project, but they will be guided through the process of planning, shooting, editing, and formatting short video segments. Relatively inexpensive programs for PC's and Mac's have made the wonders of Hollywood accessible in the classroom. Come see how they can make a difference in yours! Bring a camcorder or digital still camera if you wish. Some will be provided for use during the session.
Select One Session During This Time Slot to Attend Monday-Thursday
1:30-3:15 p.m.
28. Total School Cluster Grouping: A Comprehensive, Research-based Plan for Raising Student Achievement and Improving Teacher Practices –Marcia Gentry (Primary Teachers, Elementary Teachers, Administrators, G/T Coordinators)-Lookout
In this engaging strand focused on Total School Cluster Grouping (TSCG), participants will explore practical strategies for meeting the diverse individual needs of their students. TSCG research results have included increased student achievement, more student identified as gifted, and wide implementation of differentiation. From the how and why of using TSCG to individual classroom strategies, participants will leave with research-based, theoretical, and concrete ideas that will help to increase the achievement and motivation of all learners, while providing the academic challenge and individual responsiveness essential to gifted learners.
29. Enriching the Young Naturalist -Jeff Danielian (Elementary Teachers, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, G/T Coordinators, Parents)-Hatch D
The curriculum presented during this session has its roots in the Multiple Menu Model, and presents an attempt to return to the roots of science education. By allowing students to pursue an interest in the natural world, focus on the methodologies needed to conduct field work, enable them to see and ponder the connections they perceive, and embark upon a problem solving approach to some naturalistic issue in their own neighborhoods, the presenter hopes that we can awaken the young naturalist, allowing them to understand and be aware of their attachment to the natural world. Participants of this session will be exposed to the unit, come to understand the concepts and underlying principles, and receive handouts of various lessons. In addition, they will view samples of student work, recieve copies of lessons, and view the new publication, Enriching the Young Naturalist.
30. Supporting Social and Emotional Development in Gifted Students–Tom Hebert (Elementary Teachers, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, Parents, G/T Coordinators, Counselors)-Alexander
Teachers want to understand and appreciate the social and emotional lives of students in their classrooms in order to guide them in their development. This interactive strand offers an overview of the social and emotional issues facing gifted young people. Topics include heightened sensitivity, peer group acceptance, friendships, gender issues, and dealing with community, family, and teacher expectations. In addition, participants learn strategies for designing supportive classroom environments in which individual differences are honored, students are encouraged to both ask and answer complex questions, and young people feel valued. Through discussions, case studies and demonstrated strategies, teachers and counselors gain a better understanding of their students and learn to support their social and emotional development.
31. Media Portrayal of Gifted Adolescents and Young Adults: Myth or Reality?
-Felicia Dixon (Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, G/T Coordinators, Administrators)-Cataldo
High ability adolescents and adults have distinct ways of knowing (epistemology) and thinking that distinguish them from others. Recent portrayals in the media—including best-selling novels, movies, and TV shows present this population in ways that indicate some myth and some reality. This session explores media coverage through the framework presented in the recent NAGC publication (2008), Programs and Services for Gifted Secondary Students. Participants will consider this gifted population and will discuss the myths and realities presented in the media as well as appropriate services necessary to nurture these uniquely gifted traits, comparing them to current school provisions. Each day of the workshop will focus on a different aspect of gifted adolescents, and participants will work on modifying lessons to fit characteristics of the students.
32. Creating Engaging Interdisciplinary Units Goes Environmental, or Avoiding a Throwaway World-Marcia Wall (Primary Teachers, Elementary Teachers, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, Parents, G/T Coordinators, Administrators)-Hatch C
Instilling the need of being caretakers of our Earth should be part of basic education. Experience activities that create environmental awareness, and combine science with critical and creative thinking. Engage in literature, recycled art and service projects ideas. Get a jump-start and a unit format to develop your own interdisciplinary unit to inspire youth to be better stewards of their land.
33. Game Crossing: Winning Ways for the Game of Life –Bob Bishop (Primary Teachers, Elementary Teachers, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, Parents, G/T Coordinators)-Jordan A
We don’t stop playing because we grow old: we grow old because we stop playing. (George Bernard Shaw)
Bob Bishop, the Math Magician, and Ben Bishop, Game designer, present this new workshop on the art of playing and creating strategy games. Here is a fun way to address the needs of the G/T student while teaching critical thinking, math, inventiveness, and problem solving. Participants will learn how to play and apply games by exploring an assortment of marketed and student-created games. You will learn how to teach strategic thinking and how students have applied tactical thinking to life skills. Using creative and differentiated instruction, you will learn how to help students transform strategic play into winning ways for the game of life. If you want to learn to play and play to learn, come to this workshop!!
34. Unleashing the Power of Technology for the Gifted: Making Creative and Critical Thinking Connections-Brian Housand (Elementary Teachers, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, G/T Coordinators, Administrators)-Computer Lab
We are living in a digital age that provides gifted students with access to powerful tools that afford new opportunities for creative productivity. At home, many of our students are utilizing technologies in ways that we can barely imagine, but often these tools are not being effectively integrated into the school environment. For digital natives, technology is not a complex add-on but an integral part of their lives.
This session will focus on using technology as a tool to enhance student creativity and will discuss strategies to explicitly teach critical thinking skills and new literacies.
35. Teach Like Your Hair’s On Fire!-Larry Rogien (Primary Teachers, Elementary Teachers, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, Administrators, G/T Coordinators)-Jordan B
This strand is peppered with lesson demonstrations, cartoons, and discussion. The purpose of this strand is to improve and increase effective teaching strategies to be used with gifted as well as students all ability levels. The strand includes information on the CLEAR Model, a research based, decision-making rubric for helping teachers make choices about communication, learner differences, models of teaching, assessment, and reflection strategies.
36. Creating Stimulating Reading and Writing Opportunities for High Ability Language Users -Susannah Richards (Primary Teachers, Elementary Teachers, Middle School Teachers, G/T Coordinators, Parents)-Bishop-Barnswell
This workshop will provide an overview of reading and writing strategies to meet the needs of high ability students in the areas of reading and language arts. Topics will include the characteristics and reading and writing preferences of high ability students with regard to language arts and reading, the role of interest assessment, and strategies to differentiate and escalate engagement in reading and communications in language arts instruction. Highlighted strategies will include high level questioning, Socratic Seminars, book discussions organized around big ideas rather than specific book titles as well as suggestions for finding and connecting students with great books. Participants will have a chance to develop a plan to implement the strategies to meet the needs of high ability readers, writers and communicators.
37. Art From the Start-Susan Wolfe (Primary Teachers, Elementary Teachers, G/T Coordinators, Parents, Administrators)-Hatch A
Want to give your students an art education that builds upon and supports National Standards -- but don’t know where to start? This session will provide teachers the foundational skills to teach students to analyze, assess, and derive meaning from works of art, including works of their own creation! You will be guided through the instructional process and learn classroom management tips while creating actual art. Participants will leave with their own art samples, lesson plans, web sources, and ideas for evaluation and assessment approaches. Start the year by giving your students a strong foundation to build their creativity, and watch it blossom! Color wheel creation, hand-painted papers, and curriculum integration are a few of the hands-on activities awaiting you!
38. Books, Boxes and Portfolios-Deb Poole (Primary Teachers, Elementary Teachers, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, G/T Coordinators, Parents, Administrators, Counselors)-Hatch B
In this hands-on session, participants will learn traditional European and Japanese bookbinding techniques to create their own original books, boxes and portfolios. Students will explore the creative process and gain knowledge that can be applied to classroom projects.
39. Characteristics of High Quality Gifted Education Programs and Services –Marcia Imbeau, Karen Westberg (Primary Teachers, Elementary Teachers, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, Administrators, G/T Coordinators)- Jordan C
“High quality” gifted programs are based on sound theoretical, philosophical, and empirical support, but what are the characteristics of exemplary programs? What should we do to ensure that these elements are present in our gifted education programs? Information in this strand will address how to design comprehensive services; maintain ongoing support for services; identify and assess students; establish productive relationships with faculty and administration; and provide professional development. Participants will be given the opportunity to assess their current practices or design new practices to improve the quality of their gifted education programs and practices.
40. Creativity in the Classroom: Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Red!-Kris Haslund (Primary Teachers, Elementary Teachers, Middle School Teachers, Parents, G/T Coordinators)-Farnsworth
Our students have an abundance of creative energy and imaginative ideas but are you 'harvesting' all of this creative potential or ignoring it in your typical school day?! Come have some fun while learning how to infuse creative thinking and production into your curriculum, planning and delivery. Techniques, easily adapted to your classroom that will add depth and breath will be featured. The best of creative books, games and web connections will be highlighted. This session will stimulate your own creative spirit as well as your students!
41. The Topic of the Holocaust as an Instructional Tool: Using the Topic of the Holocaust to Achieve Specific Curricular Objectives-Jon Ward (Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, Parents, Administrators, G/T Coordinators, Counselors)-Ah Fong
Do you find it increasingly difficult to teach students about the Holocaust because of time constraints? An approach to learning that encourages higher thinking skills is the best formula for students who have complex needs. Instruction can introduce the topic of the Holocaust while teaching challenging curricular objectives. Multiple lessons will demonstrate ways to accomplish this task. There will be discussion time devoted to answering questions at the end of each session, and the last session will feature a Holocaust Survivor.
Edufest Weeklong Sessions
Strands specifically address the “Foundation” requirements to fulfill endorsement credit.
1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 13, 15, 16,19, 21, 22, 25, 26, 28, 30, 31, 37, 39
Strands specifically address the “Curriculum” requirements to fulfill endorsement credit.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41
Strands specifically address the “Creativity” requirements to fulfill endorsement credit.
1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 40
Strands specifically address the “Social and Emotional” requirements to fulfill endorsement credit.
3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 13, 15, 16, 19, 21, 25, 30, 31, 38, 39
Those of you taking Edufest for credit will want to select strands based on type of course you are taking. Select those courses that help you to fulfill your course requirements.