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August 2021
Learning on Their Feet with Carol Glynn
Students don’t need to sit in a chair to learn. This idea packed workshop will provide teachers with scores of practical curriculum connected dramatic and kinesthetic exercises to help students learn required Language Arts, Social Studies, Math, and Science lessons using their whole bodies. K-12. Each teacher will leave with time tested structures, and concrete ideas, as well as renewed motivation to stretch their teaching techniques to reach their more challenging active students. Lunch will be available for purchase in…
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Quality Project-Based Learning with Lee Anna Stirling
Participants are actively involved throughout the workshop. Participant-centered structured activities, a workshop booklet, on-line resources, slideshow mini-presentations, and in-action videos support participants in collaborative and individual planning. Learn about the value of project based learning. What does quality-based learning look like in action? Lunch will be available for purchase in the dining hall for $8.00. -Note: $100 fee for schools that are non-NMEC member schools.
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Developing Literacy in the Disciplines with Katherine McKnight
Participants will learn how the development of literacy skills within the disciplines builds knowledge and content expertise. Learn about the best practices for developing reading and writing in the disciplines/content areas. Explore brain-based research and how it impacts teaching and learning. Discover strategies that help students to focus on academic tasks. Participants will be provided methods to maximize instruction, cover more content to build backgrounds knowledge and develop literacy skills. Instructional ideas and approaches to successfully integrate literacy skill development…
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