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Kathryn Berkett: The Impact of Early Development
Kathryn Berkett: The Impact of Early Development
One of the most basic systems in our body is the stress response, developed to help us survive. However, sometimes this system evolves in a way that is not helpful. This often happens when we grow up in an environment that activates our stress response repeatedly. This development of an over-sensitised stress response is influenced highly in the first three years, and can have an impact on our later development, behaviour and learning.
Through a deep understanding of the stress response system, how it develops, and the ongoing effects, we can get better at working with those who need support. Much of what we already do is positively effecting change, but we may not realise how much positive effect we are having. These changes can be very gradual and subtle, so this understanding helps us become more aware of the difference we are making.
Kathryn Berkett: Adolescent Brain Changes
Kathryn Berkett: Adolescent Brain Changes
This workshop will unpack the neuroscience of the adolescent brain changes. This is the second most incredible time of brain changes in our lifetime. There are so many areas of the brain that are changing and upgrading for the task that lies ahead – adulthood. As with all upgrades, they come with some glitches and hiccups. We will work through some of these upgrades, along with other changes that are occurring. This information will help you become more aware of how important support and understanding is, and some suggestions around how to achieve this.
Learning the neuroscience behind early and adolescent brain development will help you recognise the good in what you are already doing. It will also help you be more aware of what a respectful and effective intervention looks like. This information will assist you to develop your own strategies, relevant and applicable to the individuals you are supporting.
Kathryn's Compassion Conference Video (Part 2: The Adolescent Changes begins at 1:17:00)
https://www.engagetraining.co.nz/online-resources
List of resources on neuroscience, stress, and brain changes.
LGBTQ+ Inclusive Classroom Practices: Diverse Identities Alliance (DIA)
LGBTQ+ Inclusive Classroom Practices: Diverse Identities Alliance (DIA)
How can teachers, as individuals, be allies in the classroom? What can they implement or discontinue? This discussion-centric and participation-based workshop will allow you to brainstorm responses to possible scenarios with your fellow educators in small and large groups.
Learning Journeys and Stories in Early Childhood: Ruth Farkas & Vickie Spiers
Room: 408W
In this workshop we will share our experience of how learning journeys evolve in Early Childhood and how we use learning stories to highlight children's learning experiences and growth. During the workshop we will share multiple ways that we have incorporated learning stories as a way to share growth and development with the children, families, and the wider school community.
Thinking About Numbers (An approximately goodish talk): Graeme Foster
Room: 410W
Estimation and approximation skills help to develop a student’s number sense. A strong number sense helps to build fluency in numbers, and this fluency allows students to focus on the concepts and not worry about the details. A few strategies that can be used at virtually any age group are discussed. It will be fun, because maths is fun.
How to Differentiate Without Driving Yourself Crazy: Rentia Smith
How to Differentiate Without Driving Yourself Crazy: Rentia Smith
Room: 405W
Every student is unique, and they all come to class with different ideas and understandings. This course will help you improve your understanding and application of differentiation for learning. You will observe how educators implement these strategies in the classroom and participate in hands-on activities that demonstrate how to tailor lessons to students' unique needs and the tasks at hand. In-class exercises based on actual science and biology curricula are included.
Managing Student Cognitive Load: Sean Davis
Room: 408W
Research shows that we should help students to reduce their cognitive load so that they can be more successful in all areas of their school work. This applies to maths, English, social studies and planning. More on time, higher quality work with happier students? How will what the research tells us change our assessment, planning and teaching?
Beyond Guided Reading: Using Data-Based Groups for Independent Readers: Beth Lapoujade
Beyond Guided Reading: Using Data-Based Groups for Independent Readers: Beth Lapoujade
Room: 410W
Many teachers know how to use guided reading groups to help students learn to decode words. What happens after your students have “cracked the code?” This session will include a brief intro into the Science of Reading and how to use it to meet your students’ needs and help your readers grow. You will learn how to use three quick screeners to place your students into groups focusing on vocabulary/comprehension, comprehension/fluency, and fluency/multisyllabic word decoding.
Beyond Guided Reading: Using Data-Based Groups for Independent Readers
Interdisciplinary Approaches to Learning (Music & Literacy): Bekka Jensen
Interdisciplinary Approaches to Learning (Music & Literacy): Bekka Jensen
Room: Elementary Music Room 304 A Building
Working Interdisciplinary has been a large focus of The International School Yangon over the last few years. Through this work, the combination of music and books to engage both subjects has really been a highlight. During the workshop, we will look at 4 books we have used in our classes and 4 different strategies to connect literacy and music. These strategies will also connect social emotional concepts, science and storytelling. Please come prepared to move and share ideas.
Asking Questions and Encouraging Answers: Using the Adaptive Schools Norms of Collaborations (Posing Questions, Pausing, and Paraphrasing.
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