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Greater Rochester Teacher Center Network PL
The post-pandemic classrooms are experiencing students who are unfamiliar with learning in a group setting. Educators are adjusting to how to :
- Engage them,
- Teach them manners,
- Inspire them to want to learn.
- Take-Aways
- Eye contact (it increases emotions)
- The two voice patterns of credible (the sending, non-negotiable voice) and the approachable (the seeking voice for discussions).
- When to approach a student from the front vs. the side
- The posture conveys that the teacher has confidence in their students.
- Avoid the 6 common mistakes of teaching a lesson.
- When not talking: avoid the 5 body positions that sabotage relationships.
- The two techniques that accelerate Getting The Class’s attention.
- How to decrease our negative reaction to students that are difficult to deal with.
Date: 11/14 & 12/6/23
Time: 4-5:30 PM via Zoom (3 CTLE Hours)
Fee: No cost for NYS Educators
Facilitator: Michael Grinder has pioneered the codifying of effective nonverbal techniques. His 14 books have been translated into 7 languages. He was Washington Runner-up for Teacher of the Year. His insights and passionate presentation inspire and guide educators.
Part 1: Liminal Spaces and Mindset: Navigating Uncertainty and Change: In this interactive session, we will consider how this moment in life personally and professionally can be described as a Liminal Space or a transitional space. We will explore ways we can reflect on our roles as leaders and also take steps to navigate the challenging circumstances and relationships we find ourselves. This conversation is designed to give us space to pause in this moment, reflect on the recent past, and then consider ways we can take hopeful steps with a mindset that finds opportunities for learning and growth. Our reflection and tools then can be shared as a way to encourage and equip our colleagues.
Part 2: Liminal Spaces and Mindset: Navigating Uncertainty and Change: In this interactive session, we will consider how this moment in life personally and professionally can be described as a Liminal Space or a transitional space. We will explore ways we can reflect on our roles as leaders and also take steps to navigate the challenging circumstances and relationships we find ourselves. This conversation is designed to give us space to pause in this moment, reflect on the recent past, and then consider ways we can take hopeful steps with a mindset that finds opportunities for learning and growth. Our reflection and tools then can be shared as a way to encourage and equip our colleagues.
Date: 2/7/24 Part 1
Date 3/13/24 Part 2 (Not required but helpful to have attended part 1)
Time: 4:00-5:30 PM via Zoom (Each session is 1.5 CTLE hours)
Fee: No cost for NYS Educators
Facilitator: Greg Ahlquist is a High School Social Studies teacher and Teacher Center Director in Webster, NY where he was named the 2013 New York State Teacher of the Year. He also leads the district's induction program for mentors and new staff. In addition to speaking and leading professional learning on Social Studies teaching, the new Regents exams, mindset, and leadership, he has led several instructional design projects for organizations such as the New York State Education Department, Advanced Placement, and the World History Digital Education Foundation.
This book study will focus on Vernita Mayfield's book, Cultural Competence Now: 56 Exercises to Help Educators Understand and Challenge Bias, Racism, and Privilege. It will consist of four synchronous meetings where participants will discuss specific topics in the book and how they can be used to increase cultural competence in their own practice and their schools.
Julie Barker has been the Director of the Pittsford Teacher Center for 16 years. In that position, she coordinates the Induction Program for the Pittsford Schools and oversees the mentor program. Prior to being the Teacher Center Director, she was the K-12 Social Studies Standards Leader and taught middle school and high school Social Studies for 17 years.
Revised Date: 2/27, 3/12, 3/26, 4/16/2023
Time: 4:00-5:30 PM via Zoom (6 CTLE hours)
Fee: No cost for NYS Educators Note: Participants will buy their own book.
Facilitator: Julie Barker, Pittsford Teacher Center Director
Greater Rochester Teacher Center Network
For registration information, please contact Marguerite Dimgba,
Director, Greece Professional Learning Center &
Co-Chair, Greater Rochester Teacher Center Network
marguerite.dimgba@greececsd.org
Email: marguerite.dimgba@greececsd.org
Location: 1790 Latta Road, Rochester, NY, USA
Phone: 585-966-2130
