Courses
| Course Code | EDX159 | Register Here |
| Title | Behavioural, Academic, and Social Interventions for the Classroom | |
| Course Description | Implement the Solution Seeking Cycle and the Intervention Pyramid to design effective universal and targeted interventions for the classroom. Learn how to foster a climate of respect and responsibility that supports student resiliency with an emphasis on strengths-based learning, creating learning alliances, and designing REACH lessons. The strategies offered in this course will help you meet the expectations of a Response to Intervention (RTI) classroom. | |
| Location | Lester B. Pearson P.S., 520 Chesapeake Dr., Waterloo, ON | |
| Dates | When: Tuesdays March 23-May 18, 2010 (5:00pm-9:00pm) |
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| Instructor(s) | Ali Stickland ali_stickland@wrdsb.on.ca Elke Baumgartner elke_baumgartner@wrdsb.on.ca |
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| Behavioural, Academic, and Social Interventions for the Classroom is recognized by QECO and qualifies as a half university credit from ETFO and Drake University.
Fees: Enrolment is limited to 24 participants. |
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| Course Code | EDX145 | Register Here |
| Title | Designing Motivation for All Learners | |
| Course Description | This course explores the role of motivation in student achievement. As the course progresses, you will design learning experiences and develop effective leadership strategies that promote motivation for all learners. You will acquire verbal encouragement techniques that motivate by reinforcing student effort and reduce risk; and discover how purposeful work and goal achievement can support all types of learners. | |
| Location | Westmount P.S., 329 Glasgow St., Kitchener, ON | |
| Dates | When: Weekends march 26-27, April 9-10, 23-24, 2010 (9:00am-5:00pm) |
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| Instructor(s) | Sandra Himann sandra_himann@wrdsb.on.ca |
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| Designing Motivation for All Learners is recognized by QECO and qualifies as a half university credit from ETFO and Drake University.
Fees: Enrolment is limited to 24 participants. |
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| Course Code | EDX148 | Register Here |
| Title | Meaningful Activities to Generate Interesting Classrooms | |
| Course Description | Meaningful Activities to Generate Interesting Classrooms (MAGIC) trains educators to develop classroom relevance for students through activities, games, and simulations. This course offers firsthand experience designing new and interesting activities that unlock the creative minds of students and teachers alike. Discover dozens of interactive and engaging learning activities along with methods to assess their value. You can apply course strategies to all grade levels and subject areas. | |
| Location | MacGregor P.S., 32 Central St., Waterloo, ON | |
| Dates | When: Weekends April 30, May 1, 7-8, 14-15, 2010 (9:00am-5:00pm) |
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| Instructor(s) | Elke Baumgartner elke_baumgartner@wrdsb.on.ca |
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| Meaningful Activities to Generate Interesting Classrooms is recognized by QECO and qualifies as a half university credit from ETFO and Drake University.
Fees: Enrolment is limited to 24 participants |
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