In this training, teachers will learn advanced or more sophisticated strategies, create planned classroom practices utilizing instructional best practices by extending the basic TEKS for these special needs students. An interactive seminar designed for educators wishing to explore the technical and biological aspects of the brain and the implications for the classroom. C-FB teachers will learn to translate brain science into practical applications in order for students to reach optimal potential. During the first session, teachers will choose to focus on brain anatomy, the fragile brain, and application of brain-based research. Advanced Learners Participants will learn strategies and practices to encourage products and portfolios to reflect advanced level work.
Registration is by invitation only.
This ancient and innovative technique dates back to the days of Socrates. It is an engaging way to provoke students to think, respond, and gain ownership for their learning. It is a nice alternative to class discussions and lends itself well to school schedules built around longer blocks of time. This one-day session will provide general guidelines for classroom management of seminars, suggestions for topics, directions for developing questions and active participation in at least one seminar. The participants will learn strategies, practices, and effective tools to use in the heterogeneously grouped classroom to differentiate their instruction for maximum achievement.