Why come
Our world is changing, we as teachers prepares the students for the future, for the unknown… During this workshop we will discuss how we will prepare them for tomorrow by sharing the importance of teaching using the conceptual level in teaching and learning.
Registration
Individuals:
550 U.S. Dollars if paid by January 1, 2018
650 U.S. Dollars if paid after January 1, 2018
Groups:
Book for 5 delegates and receive one (1) free registration
Workshop details
In this highly interactive workshop, we will challenge your mind and share the structure of knowledge developed by Dr Lynn Erikson and strucutre of process developed by Dr. Lois Lanning. You will watch videos clips of concept-based teachers instructing students in different grade levels and subject areas. You will learn specific, practical instructional strategies that engage the hearts and minds of students. By the end of the workshop you will be able to learn how to write a stand alone concept based unit.
Audience
The workshop is open for all single subject teachers for all grades and coordinators.
Schedule
Please note although content for sessions are indicated, this may be adjusted in terms of timing and participant needs as the workshop progresses.
Day 1
8:30 – 9:00 Participants arrival
9:00 – 11:00 Session One Our changing world: New paradigms for education
Our world today
Video
The structure of knowledge / The structure of process
11:00 – 11:30 Break
11:30 – 1:00 Session Two
Importance of concepts
Characteristics of concepts
Scaffolding thinking from lower to higher levels
1:00 – 02:00 Lunch
2:00 – 03:30 Session Three
Integration of thinking
Difference between stand alone unit and integrated unit
Unit web
Day 2
9:00 – 11:00 Session Four
Teaching through inquiry
Writing questions
Writing learning experiences
Video inside a concept based classroom
11:00 – 11:30 Break
11:30 – 01:00 Session Five
Assessment
Writing the summative assessment
Writing the rubric
1:00 – 2:00 Lunch
2:00 – 3:30 Session six
Reflection and action plan
Putting the learning in action
Reflection
Featured speaker
Ali Ezzeddine is an educational consultant and trainer in various educational fields. He is a certified international trainer from Lynn Erickson Institute to lead concept based workshops and international educational consultant for the International Baccalaureate Organization. Ali is an experienced primary educator and fluent in Arabic, French and English. Aside from teaching, he loves children’s literature and he is a published author. He visits schools to lead training, consult with faculty or just to share his writings with the students.