MISCELLANEOUS
AMAZING STORIES, FACTS, TALES, GAMES, AND RESOURCES TO HELP BRING EXCITEMENT AND INTEREST TO YOUR CLASSROOM (K–12)
Music and scandal, candy and crime, toys and politics, sports and presidential secrets, feminists and food, stunts and games, the history of language and slang, race relations, and conspiracy theories—the secret and not so secret stories of the captivating, unusual, and enchanting people, events, circumstances, and predicaments that are never taught in the classroom. Come aboard an excursion into the past. What secrets, skeletons, lies, and laughter will we find? Using various media, the instructor will demonstrate how to use entertaining and engaging facts, stories, details, activities, and anecdotes to both fascinate and educate students in the classroom.
COURSE # EDUC 547
CREDITS: 2
STANDARDS: 1, 6, 7
INSTRUCTOR: Jerald Anderson
- LOCATION: Green Bay Comfort Suites
DATES: Oct. 19, 20, Nov. 2, 3 number of registrants: CANCELLED
- LOCATION: Milwaukee Viterbo Center
DATES: March 15, 16, April 12, 13 number of registrants: 2
- LOCATION: Middleton High School
DATES: April 26, 27, May 10, 11 number of registrants: 0
THE ENNEAGRAM—NINE POINTS OF VIEW (K–12)
The Enneagram is a system of personality typology that combines both psychology and spirituality in the search for self awareness and self acceptance. Based on an ancient understanding of spiritual growth, this approach describes nine different personality types and how each has a distinct way of viewing self and others. Study of the Enneagram can improve relationships with family, friends, and co-workers. The Enneagram can be particularly helpful for teachers as a tool for developing an understanding of their own strengths and weaknesses in the classroom.
COURSE # EDUC 547
CREDITS: 1
STANDARDS: 3, 5, 9
INSTRUCTOR: Marci Madary
- LOCATION: Stevens Point Pacelli High School
DATES: Oct. 5, 6 number of registrants: CANCELLED
- LOCATION: Appleton Xavier High School
DATES: Oct. 19, 20 number of registrants: CANCELLED
- LOCATION: Milwaukee, Menomonee Falls Stepping Stone Training Center
DATES: Dec. 14, 15 number of registrants: 7
- LOCATION: Middleton High School
DATES: Jan. 4, 5 number of registrants: CANCELLED
- LOCATION: Green Bay Viterbo Center
DATES: April 19, 20 number of registrants: 1
GENERATIONAL LEARNING AND TEACHING: RESEARCH AND APPLICATION
This three-credit course will investigate the events, values, and profiles of people born between certain years, and how their life experiences affected the educational process. Discussion sessions on the various generations and their contributions to present day educational strategies will prepare instructors to balance and address the needs of their students.
COURSE # EDUC 547
CREDITS: 3
STANDARDS: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
INSTRUCTOR: Kay Rollert
- LOCATION: Milwaukee Radisson Hotel Mayfair
DATES: April 12, 13, 26, 27, May 10, 11 number of registrants:
MENTORING: A PROMISING STRATEGY FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF YOUTH RESILIENCY
At its most basic level, mentoring helps because it guarantees a young person that there is someone who cares about them. The child is not alone in dealing with questions, stressful situations, and day-to-day activities. Mentors provide their mentees with an experienced friend who is there to help in any number of situations. Educators can use mentoring as a powerful tool to provide stability for students, boost student self-esteem, and reinforce academic content taught in the classroom. In this course we will examine the value of mentoring, the major components of a successful youth mentoring program, and the process of establishing a mentoring program in a classroom or school.
COURSE # EDUC 547
CREDITS: 3
STANDARDS: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
INSTRUCTOR: Denise McFarlin
- LOCATION: MacArthur Elementary School, Green Bay CANCELLED
DATES: Sept. 25, Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Nov. 6, 13 (4:30–8:30 p.m.)
OPPRESSION IN THE CLASSROOM: TEACHING WITH POVERTY IN MIND
This course will define the nature of poverty and examine the effects of poverty on teaching and learning. Brain-based research, proven teaching methodologies, and curriculum adaptations will be considered. Participants working with students of poverty will be challenged to formulate a research-based plan for future teaching with poverty in mind.
COURSE # EDUC 547
CREDITS: 3
STANDARDS: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
INSTRUCTOR: Denise McFarlin
- LOCATION: MacArthur Elementary School, Green Bay number of registrants: 3
DATES: Nov. 27, Dec. 4, 11, 18, Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29 (4:30–8:30 p.m.)
TRIBES: A NEW WAY OF LEARNING AND BEING TOGETHER
We will be learning how to develop a democratic group process not just a curriculum or set of cooperative activities. A process is a sequence of events that lead to the achievement of an outcome. The outcome of this process is to develop a positive environment that promotes human growth and learning. It requires learning how to build a community through three stages of group development using a set of agreements among the students or adults with whom you are working. Throughout the process people learn to use specific collaborative skills, and to reflect both on the interaction and the learning that is taking place. This process not only establishes a caring environment for cooperative learning but also provides structure for positive interaction and continuity for working groups whether in the classroom, the faculty, the administration, or the parent community. By using this process we hope to assure the healthy development of every child so that each has the knowledge, skills, and resilience to be successful in a rapidly changing world.
COURSE # EDUC 547
CREDITS: 3
STANDARDS: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
INSTRUCTOR: Denise McFarlin
- LOCATION: MacArthur Elementary School, Green Bay CANCELLED
DATES: Sept. 22, Oct. 20, Nov. 3, 17, Dec. 15 (8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.)