Non-AP Workshops

12A13 COLLEGE COUNSELING: BEYOND THE BASICS

Dates: June 25—June 29, 2012

This workshop is designed for people with experience in college admission who are moving to “the other side of the desk,” or for college counselors who are about to assume the Directorship mantle.  It will be assumed that all participants are familiar with the college admission process, and are interested in wrestling with the larger questions that a college office faces.  Topics will include, but are not limited to, working with a Head and Board; interaction with other administrative offices; shaping institutional image with colleges; creating a comprehensive and logically structured “program” for families.  We will look at communication techniques and technologies with our various constituencies, and explore power dynamics and ethical issues that are a reality in our work. 

Instructor: Andrew McNeill, The Taft School, Watertown, CT


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12A14 COMPUTER SCIENCE: TEACHING THE FIRST COURSE

Dates: June 25—June 29, 2012

Designed for the teacher with little to no programming experience who desires to teach a one-semester introductory computer science course, this workshop will use the Java programming language and cover several fundamental topics.  Participants will learn about variables, loops, conditionals, and data structures (such as arrays and ArrayLists).  The basic syntax and structure of classes in an object-oriented programming language (such as Java) will receive attention along with objects, constructors, and methods.  Examples of programming projects ranging from elementary to more involved will be discussed, and by the end of the week each participant will be able to write programs in Java.

Instructor: Ted Jewell, The Taft School, Watertown, CT


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12A15 DRAWING: THE COURSE YOU ALWAYS WANTED TO TAKE

Dates: June 25—June 29, 2012

 

This workshop is designed for adults who want to learn to draw or to increase their self-confidence in the skills they have. We will learn to organize the composition, sight and measure, and describe form with light. Students will work with a variety of drawing materials. We will work in the newly renovated Tremaine Studio and on the Taft grounds. 

Instructor: Loueta Chicadaunce, The Taft School, Watertown, CT


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12A16 GEOMETRY WITH TECHNOLOGY

Dates: June 25—June 29, 2012

Interactive geometry software can dramatically enhance geometry instruction in grades 7 through 12.  This workshop will focus on exploring geometric concepts and problems using TI-Nspire software and graphing handhelds, as well as the Cabri Junior App for the TI-84 and Geometer’s Sketchpad (bring your laptop if you are a GSP user).  Participants will take part in hands-on explorations modeling effective classroom use of technology for teaching mathematics and will develop model lessons to integrate the teaching techniques learned. Beginners are welcome--don't wait any longer to implement dynamic geometry technology in your classroom!

Instructor: Karen Campe, Yale University, New Haven, CT


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12A17 STATISTICS: TEACHING THE FIRST COURSE

Dates: June 25—June 29, 2012

This workshop is designed for instructors teaching an introductory Statistics course. We will cover all the necessary content areas for a first course in Statistics and directly address the course design and pedagogical challenges of teaching an introductory course. Specifically, we will examine traditional topics in both descriptive and inferential statistics including analyzing and designing observational studies, surveys, and experiments; effective visual displays of information; measures of central tendency and variation; regression analysis; probability; normal and binomial distributions; and hypothesis testing. We will also address course design aspects such as the choice of a textbook, pacing of the course, and the integration of technology such as the TI-83/84 graphing calculator, Microsoft Excel, Minitab, and web-based resources. Finally we will explore different pedagogical approaches for engaging students with a weaker background in math such as using student-generated content, hands-on demonstrations and experiments, and project-based assessments. A graphing calculator and a laptop computer with a current version of Microsoft Excel are recommended, but not required for the course. 

Instructor: Jeremy Clifford, The Taft School, Watertown, CT


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12B12 21ST CENTURY TECHNOLOGY IN THE LATIN CLASSROOM

Dates: July 2—July 6, 2012

Integrating technology in the Latin classroom is a powerful way to increase student achievement and augment engagement.  This weeklong workshop will address the many ways that current technology can enhance and enliven the Latin classroom.  Participants will have the opportunity to explore a variety of technologies that are valuable additions to both the elementary and advanced Latin curriculum. The workshop will address methods and tools for building vocabulary, teaching language skills, and integrating history and culture.  The focus will be on using free or inexpensive web-based tools (Prezi, the Google suite, Popplet, social networks, animoto etc.) that work on various computing platforms to create media-rich lessons.  Participants will come away understanding both the important role that technology can play in the classroom and how to integrate it effectively.  In addition to having multiple lesson plans to take back home, they will come away with a clear understanding of how to construct a technology-rich curriculum for their Latin classes.  Participants should be comfortable with basic computing skills and must bring their own laptop for use throughout the week.

Instructor: Lynne West, Bellarmine College Preparatory, San Jose, CA


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12B13 CREATING THE RELEVANT LIBRARY PROGRAM - NOW!

Dates: July 2—July 6, 2012

School librarians are talking about how library programs can capture the spirit of innovation and participation embodied by the concept of Web 2.0. At the same time, some in the wider educational environment are wondering whether to replace the library with school-wide access to electronic resources. This workshop is designed to give public and private high school librarians the opportunity to consider and discuss how the library can take a more proactive role in the educational lives of our students.  We will cover issues like: balancing ebooks and traditional resources; creating an environment of positive discovery and curation; evaluating the design of the library webpage; defining and developing an effective information skill program; looking at the physical library to balance social and academic functions; and identifying approaches for gaining student and faculty participation within the library program. We will try to visit at least one independent school library.

Instructor: Dianne C. Langlois, Choate Rosemary Hall, Wallingford, CT


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12B14 FORENSICS IN THE CLASSROOM

Dates: July 2—July 6, 2012

This workshop is an introductory course to the principles and practices found in the field of forensic science and will be helpful to the teacher who is new to the subject matter. The workshop begins by examining the theories and concepts necessary to effectively examine, analyze, and reconstruct a major crime scene. Specifically, the legal issues related to the search and seizure of physical evidence, crime scene documentation techniques, and basic crime scene reconstruction methods will be studied. Participants will also study trace evidence and how it is analyzed, compared, interpreted, and used in criminal investigations. Types of trace evidence to be discussed will include glass, paint, hair, fiber, fingerprints, and blood. Case studies of actual crimes and trials will be discussed to illustrate how the science and techniques may be used in the real world. 

Instructor: Dana Bertuglia, The Taft School, Watertown, CT


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12B15 MULTIVARIABLE CALCULUS

Dates: July 2—July 6, 2012

This workshop is for teachers who are starting, or possibly already teaching, a Multivariable Calculus course. It might also be useful for teachers who want to help one or more students with an independent study course – students who have presumably already finished AP Calculus. We will discuss the major topics that a Multivariable Calculus course should cover: Functions of 2 or more Variables, 3-space, Vectors, Partial Derivatives and their Applications, Iterated Integrals and their Applications, and Vector Calculus. We will also go into as much detail as time allows – particularly interesting applications, favorite problems, the pros and cons of particular textbooks, graphing software, etc. 

Instructor: John Piacenza, The Taft School, Watertown, CT


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12B16 WRITING IN THE INTERNET AGE: THE RESEARCH PAPER

Dates: July 2—July 6, 2012

Fewer skills are more vital and less developed than the skills surrounding research-based writing.  Whether in preparation for college or the working world, the ability to find and use good information is fundamentally important in the Age of Google.  Information is everywhere, but the mental tools to cull the best information and use it effectively are increasingly rare.  This workshop will help define those skills and allow teachers the time and feedback to create a curriculum that satisfies their specific needs.  We will explore both the use of the modern – increasingly virtual – library and the bedrock rhetorical skills that allow students to craft compelling arguments.  We will also explore both the value and difficulty in creating a research-based writing program that extends over the full course of a student’s career.  This workshop has proven valuable to both new and experienced teachers, as they strive to integrate this essential skill into their classroom teaching.

Instructor: Greg Hawes, The Taft School, Watertown, CT


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12C13 A TEACHERS DIGITAL LIFE

Dates: July 9—July 13, 2012

In this weeklong workshop participants will learn, explore, and use some of the most topical and powerful instructional technologies available. Participants will explore dynamic presentation tools such as Smartboards, Prezi, Voicethread, Jing, and Google Maps.  The graphic representation of data in Excel and other programs will also be a focus of this workshop.  Internet broadcasts and YouTube are among the preeminent means of communication today.  Come see how they can be used in the classroom both as resources and for student-centered projects across curricula.  Participants will learn to use all of these technologies and will develop several fully-fledged lesson/unit plans that will be ready for use with students. The week will also include a discussion of how student work completed using these high-tech tools should be assessed.  Participants will then be joined in an online learning environment to share their school year experiences delivering the lessons completed during this summer week. 

Instructor: Tom Adams, Rocky Hill School, East Greenwich, RI


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12C14 A WHOLE NEW ANIMAL? 21ST CENTURY COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT

Dates: July 9—July 13, 2012

Cushing Academy's 2009 decision to divest itself of its printed book collection has resulted in increased attention to school libraries and in the New York Times posing the previously unthinkable question, "Do school libraries need books?" We will explore the impact of these and other related events on our own libraries and also visit several libraries that have made changes in their collection development policies and in the way they configure their physical spaces as a result (including Cushing). We will consider the role of curriculum, budgets, ebooks, learning styles, brain research, and changes in students' patterns of information-seeking behavior on our work as information wranglers. Participants will leave the course having written or updated a collection development policy.

Instructor: Liz Gray, Dana Hall, Wellesley, MA


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12C15 BIOLOGY: TEACHING THE FIRST COURSE

***CANCELLED***

Dates: July 9—July 13, 2012

Biology is an ever-growing field, and the task of teaching a thorough introductory course that is both engaging and rigorous can seem daunting.  In this weeklong workshop, we will explore best practices in designing and implementing a first-year course in biology.  We will divide our days into curriculum work in the mornings and lab work in the afternoons.  We will cover curricular issues such as textbook selection, instructional technologies, and sequencing of topics.  We will perform labs that can be modified to suit a variety of budgets.  Emphasis will be placed on hands-on learning and inquiry-based labs.  All course material, including sample labs and sample powerpoint files, will be provided to all participants. If you have questions, just send an email to lmonti@taftschool.org.

Instructor: Laura Monti, The Taft School, Watertown, CT


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12C16 CHEMISTRY: TEACHING THE FIRST COURSE

Dates: July 9—July 13, 2012

This workshop is designed for teachers who have little or no experience in teaching chemistry by covering the key concepts and teaching methods necessary for students to be successful in a first-year survey course. Advanced topics, such as acid-base chemistry and equilibrium, will be integrated into the course. Inquiry-based lab experiments, classroom demonstrations, Internet activities, and calculator applications will be incorporated into the lessons. Participants will work through a great variety of classroom activities and will discuss the concepts, techniques, and methods of assessment for evaluating student performance related to each. This course should benefit both those who have a background in chemistry but who are relatively new to teaching as well as those who have taught but are new to chemistry.

Instructor: Mark Case, Emmaus High School, Emmaus, PA


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12C17 HISTORY AND FILM: ISSUES AND APPLICATIONS

Dates: July 9—July 13, 2012

Today’s students derive a great deal of their historical knowledge and understanding from movies and other forms of filmed media. This workshop will explore the various connections and relationships between history and film and will analyze the ways in which the past has been presented on the silver screen from the beginnings of cinema to the present. We will discuss the various genres and types of historical films from costume dramas, to the epic, to parodies. We will explore what the films intended to suggest, as well as issues of bias and perspective in historical representation, audience response, etc. We will also analyze the role that films play in contemporary student perception and awareness of the past, the evolving portrayal of major historical eras, and how educators may effectively utilize the filmic media in the classroom. In the last part of the workshop we will explore in depth one major work and discuss its possibilities and limitations for the teacher of language, history and culture.

 

Instructor: Fernando Gonzalez de Leon, PhD, Springfield College, Springfield, MA


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12C18 ONLINE VS. FACE TO FACE

Dates: July 9—July 13, 2012

Making online learning as engaging as the traditional classroom.

 

In our increasingly global and digital world, online education is expanding by leaps and bounds. Current research by the U.S. Department of Education indicates there are few differences in outcomes between online and face-to-face classrooms, but that outcomes improved in blended classrooms, defined as a combination of face-to-face and online learning. This course is designed for the teacher or librarian who has limited experience with online learning, but who is interested in learning about online pedagogy and exploring methods of creating effective online content. Participants should expect a blended learning experience, meaning that workshop time will involve face-to-face learning to use the tools of the online trade, including blogs, wikis, podcasts, discussion boards, Google Docs, screencasting, video tutorials, and VoiceThreads. Evening assignments and the final project will be online, and entail using the tools to connect and collaborate with each other through interactive media. By the end of the one-week experience, participants will: 1) Gain an understanding of how to approach creating a meaningful and rigorous online or blended educational experience for students; 2) Establish a learning community of peers with whom you can continue to explore concepts of online education and curriculum development; and 3) Create scaffolding for blended or online learning that can be taken back to your schools. All participants should have their own laptop computer.

Instructor: Joel Backon, Choate Rosemary Hall, Wallingford, CT


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12C19 PHOTOSHOP SAVVY – LEARN TO EDIT PHOTOS LIKE A PRO

Dates: July 9—July 13, 2012

Digital photo imaging skills have become a necessity in preparing documents for educational material, school newsletters, web page publishing, and school club promotion. Developing methods for quality digital photo helps you save time and create quality results. This workshop answers the demand for instruction in photo editing techniques, use of digital cameras, and image prep for the World Wide Web, publications, and printing. More advanced techniques, hints for lighting, framing and new PhotoShop tricks and tips will be explored. Intermediate computing experience is required. Participants are encouraged to bring digital still cameras and cables.

Instructor: John Mobilio, Waterbury Arts Magnet School, Waterbury, CT


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12C20 TI-NSPIRE ACROSS THE MATH CURRICULUM

Dates: July 9—July 13, 2012

How do you meet state standards and still excite your mathematics students?  Use a Lab-based approach with TI NSpire! 

 

The Core Algebra Standards strongly endorse teaching mathematical reasoning and sense making through modeling and discovery-based learning.  Using the new TI-NSpire CX color handhelds, participants will model classroom activities appropriate for students in all levels of mathematics. Models will include discrete dynamical systems (iteration of linear functions and matrices), fitting mathematical models to bi-variate data and uni-variate data, creating piecewise functions with CBR data, and local linearity as a rate of change. Modeling the spread of disease or the number of locations of Starbucks stores requires an ability to reason mathematically.  Participants will use actual data from Starbucks to build and defend their mathematical model.  Participants will model the spread of disease and determine the rate of change for the model.  These student labs are designed not only for the mathematical content but they allow students to develop a deeper understanding of real-world phenomena. 

Instructor: Ronald Armontrout, The Hotchkiss School, Lakeville, CT


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12C21 USING WORDPRESS TO ENGAGE AND ENERGIZE STUDENTS FOR DEEPER LEARNING

Dates: July 9—July 13, 2012

During this hands-on interactive workshop, participants will be introduced to the power and flexibility of the WordPress web-publishing platform. This free and open source application can be easily customized to meet your needs in and out of the classroom where students can develop portfolios that get published for public consumption or remain private. WordPress can be used to create well-designed blogs, websites, and more interactive hybrid sites. These sites are easy to edit from any web browser and don’t require advanced technical or design skills to produce professional looking results. Learn how to use WordPress to have students conduct peer reviews of each other’s writing or to enhance student writing by having them compose for a range of audiences that can include others outside the classroom such as friends, family or even professionals in the field. Learn how to have students document the research process or their learning experiences to encourage metacognition that will help students achieve higher order learning. We will explore some of the myriad of plug-ins that extend the functionality of the system to mold it to meet just about any need you have. Participants will also discuss the issues of student privacy and Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) concerns when composing for a public audience.

Instructor: Carlos Espinosa, Trinity College, Hartford, CT; Dave Tatem, Trinity College, Hartford, CT


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12D14 IF YOU BUILD IT: PLANNING ESSENTIAL LIBRARY SPACES

Dates: July 16—July 20, 2012

How do we plan a 21st century library that is an indispensable part of a school? How do we integrate ever-changing technologies and shifting library services? How do we work with administrators and architects to assure that the facilities we get will work well in our individual schools? What exactly is a learning commons? This workshop will deal with these questions and others involved in the planning of new libraries or the renovation of existing facilities. Participants will develop mission statements, consider guides for writing library building program documents, and develop tools to help others understand the functional processes and critical adjacencies in school libraries. Using case studies, we will examine the various stages of planning a library, study architectural drawings and construction documents, and evaluate several new or recently renovated libraries. We will also go on site visits and meet specialists who focus on specific aspects of the library building process.

Instructor: Liz Gray, Dana Hall, Wellesley, MA


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12D15 INTEGRATING LITERARY, STYLISTIC, AND CULTURAL ANALYSIS INTO LITERATURE AND FILM IN SPANISH

Dates: July 16—July 20, 2012

Imagine having literature, culture and grammar in one lesson plan!  Using available research on the integration of language, culture and literature across the curriculum, we will explore how an integrated approach to literature and film studies can improve students’ trans-lingual and trans-cultural competence. We will study sample lesson plans for short stories, poetry, drama and film, and then collaborate to develop lesson plans for other written and visual literature that can be immediately incorporated into existing curricula.  Participants can bring along current reading lists or work with other participants to brainstorm appropriate readings/films to incorporate into their curriculum. The workshop will be conducted in Spanish.

Instructor: Heather Moon, Bryant University, Smithfield, RI


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12D16 IPAD IN THE CLASSROOM

Dates: July 16—July 20, 2012

Participants in this workshop will start at the beginning and learn the basics of using an Apple iPad for productivity and for instruction.  From there we will progress to an exploration of iPad applications (“apps”) that have already been used successfully in classrooms across the country and at Rocky Hill School in Rhode Island.  These apps are useful at every grade level and across all curricula, so participants will be able to explore and use the apps that are most appropriate for their own students.  The iPad allows students to create, learn, and explore at an individualized pace, making them an ideal way to meet the needs of all learners.  By the workshop’s end, participants will have developed several iPad lessons for use in their classrooms and will know how to find and evaluate new apps going forward.  

Instructor: Tom Adams, Rocky Hill School, East Greenwich, RI


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12D18 SPAIN: HISTORY AND CULTURE

Dates: July 16—July 20, 2012

This workshop will examine, by means of texts, images and music, the major highlights of the history and culture of one of Europe’s most consequential nation-states, Spain. We will begin by tracing the roots of Spanish civilization in the ancient Mediterranean, discuss the medieval breakdown of Iberian unity, the struggle with Islam, the re-creation of Spain in the late 15th century, as well as the rise, endurance and decline of history’s first global empire, and its legacy in the Americas and elsewhere. We will pay special attention to the 16th and 17th centuries, when the Spanish contribution to modern culture was at its peak in the creation of contemporary myths such as Don Juan and Don Quixote. Finally we will discuss Spain’s transition to political, social and economic modernity in the 20th century and its impact on Spanish literature and art. Throughout, the workshop will consider approaches and aides to the teaching of Spanish culture to American students. 

 

Instructor: Fernando Gonzalez de Leon, PhD, Springfield College, Springfield, MA


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12D19 STAYING ONE STEP AHEAD OF YOUR STUDENTS IN TECHNOLOGY

Dates: July 16—July 20, 2012

The interaction between students, technology, and teachers is rapidly changing. Learn to use the latest technology and internet resources inside and outside the classroom to connect with your students where they are. In this “hands-on” course, participants will engage, explore, and learn to employ internet and technology resources in the classroom such as Google Docs, Google Sites, Moodle, Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and more! Even productive and educational use of social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter can give you a cultural advantage in reaching our digitally savvy students. By meeting students outside the classroom through these resources, you will guide students into productive and positive interaction with technological resources to reinforce lessons remotely during homework or independent study. By the end of this workshop, participants will have created their own interactive classroom website for use in courses for the following school year. Each participant should arrive with a wireless laptop computer. 

Instructor: Amanda Getty, The Taft School, Watertown, CT


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12D20 TEACHING MUSIC WITH SMARTBOARDS

Dates: July 16—July 20, 2012

This workshop will help you engage and motivate your music students with the Smartboard. Participants will develop creative and engaging Smartboard files for use in Music Instruction. The class will allow each participant to develop SB files tailor-made to their area of music expertise, culminating in a sharing session of a sample unit from each participant’s comprehensive portfolio of SB files created during this class. Smartboard instruction will include: exploring & utilizing SB’s tools; embedding media such as YouTube, Flash, & audio files; developing a personalized GALLERY of Smartboard items; creating engaging lessons & activities; and developing a “library” of Interactive websites for use with the Smartboard.

Instructor: Stephanie Jones, State Road Elementary School, Webster, NY


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12E10 ARCHIVES IN THE SCHOOL

Dates: July 23—July 27, 2012

This workshop is designed for those who have been asked to "do something about the school archives". No prior archival training is expected. Topics covered will include policy development, records surveys, appraisal of material, arrangement and description, conservation and preservation, space and storage planning, as well as reference and outreach, potential uses of archives in the school environment, and the effects of electronic records on the future of archives. The approach, a pragmatic one, is designed particularly for those who are short of both time and money.

Instructor: Ed Desrochers, Phillips Exeter Academy, Exeter, NH


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12E11 COLLEGE COUNSELING: NEW TO THE FIELD

Dates: July 23—July 27, 2012

Planning and conducting a secondary school college counseling program is the focus of this workshop, which is targeted to secondary school college counselors with less than three years of experience in college counseling. Topics for the workshop include beginning the process, working with students and parents, writing college recommendations, constructing college lists, developing relationships with college representatives and school officials, and helping students make good decisions.  Each participant will have an individual writing conference with one of the instructors, and the group will visit Wesleyan University for a campus tour and an admissions “case study” exercise.  The workshop will also include an evening “Deans’ Forum” at Taft with representatives from nearby colleges and universities such as Fairfield, Mount Holyoke, Quinnipiac, Trinity, and Yale.  

Instructor: Amy Grieger, Smith College, Northampton, MA ; Bruce Hunter, Rowland Hall, Salt Lake City, UT


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12E12 DISSECTING THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION

Dates: July 23—July 27, 2012

The American Revolutionary period - from the end of the French and Indian War to the end of the War of 1812 - shaped the institutions of the United States.  Yet it is often shrouded in more myth than history.  How do we engage our students to explore issues that seem as remote as the dinosaurs?  How do we break past the myths and legends and come to a more objective understanding of the founding of the United States?  How do we reinforce the themes and ideas of the Revolution throughout our study of US History? This workshop is appropriate for any teacher - experienced or not - who wishes to augment his or her understandings of the time period and share creative teaching methods with peers.

Instructor: Greg Hawes, The Taft School, Watertown, CT


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12E13 ENERGIZING YOUR STUDENTS TO SPEAK WORLD LANGUAGES

Dates: July 23—July 27, 2012

This lively workshop gives teachers a big box of tools to kick-start speaking and maximizes oral skills for all students in real-world contexts. We will examine lessons dripping with speaking. Topics include: speaking as a priority; setting up a classroom for speaking; the speaking potential of any lesson activity; “talking “ verbs; “talking homework;” grammar appetizers; personalizing the language; and strategies for pairs, individuals, and the entire class. We will explore ways of “beefing” up text chapters that are weak in speaking activities and use authentic materials from Internet sources including colorful and entertaining Power Point, music, and Internet examples. We will also use Virtual Residence Language to create a course with a method that makes speaking a priority and provides unlimited authentic and meaningful speaking contexts. Teachers will engage in many speaking activities; brainstorm in groups; share; practice creating culture-based speaking situations; create speaking materials; assess typical text chapters and plan supplementary speaking activities for them; as well as adapt a text or curriculum for Virtual Residence Language. 

Instructor: Sue Fenton, Educational Consultant, Newington, CT


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12E14 LATIN AMERICAN CIVILIZATION AND CULTURE

Dates: July 23—July 27, 2012

This workshop is designed to analyze and explore in chronological manner the most significant aspects of Latin American civilization from its beginnings to the present day. We will cover topics ranging from the influence of pre-Columbian cultures to the transformational impact of the Europeans to the African role in the Caribbean and elsewhere. Our focus throughout will be interdisciplinary and so we will examine the connections between social, political, and economic developments, and the art, music, literature, and cinema of Latin America from colonial times to the present. We will end with a consideration of the contemporary situation and future prospects for this crucial global region. In addition, we will discuss ways in which instructors can make the study of Latin America appealing to a North American student audience

 

Instructor: Fernando Gonzalez de Leon, PhD, Springfield College, Springfield, MA


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12E15 PHYSICS: TEACHING THE FIRST COURSE

Dates: July 23—July 27, 2012

Designed for educators reasonably new to teaching physics, this workshop will give the participant the tools and ideas necessary to teach a first-year survey course. Laboratory work will be central to the workshop; participants will work through and discuss a variety of experiments, learning the practical knowledge and techniques needed to run a successful lab. Demonstrations and teaching methods will also be modeled and discussed.  Participants will walk away from the course with a plethora of useful training and materials.  This course will benefit both those with backgrounds in physics but little teaching experience and those who have taught before but are relatively new to physics.

Instructor: Chris Ritacco, The Taft School, Watertown, CT


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12E16 TEACHING STUDENTS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES

Dates: July 23—July 27, 2012

This workshop explores the characteristics and needs of adolescents with learning disabilities.  We will examine best teaching practices with an eye on preparing students for the world beyond high school.  With a focus on empowerment and self-advocacy, we will learn how to teach skills that lead to success in college and the workplace.

Instructor: Henry Reiff, McDaniel College, Westminster, MD


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