Pre Conference

  Spend a full day of learning from your chosen Top Professional!

 

Laurie Kagan is in high demand as a presenter worldwide. Her presentations are dynamic events—participants discover the power of simple instructional strategies to use as part of any lesson. Laurie is the author of twelve popular books for teachers and trainers including Multiple Intelligences: Structures and Activities, Teambuilding, and Classbuilding. Laurie has developed popular learning games and structures that are used around the globe. She translates a deep understanding of theory and methods into practical, teacher-friendly strategies and presentations.

Teach Smarter, Not Harder – the Kagan Way! 

It’s not magic, it’s science. This highly interactive, research-based, user-friendly workshop explores ways to accelerate learning, close achievement gaps and make learning fun! Come explore Kagan Structures including Placemat Consensus and Idea Round Up. Learn how easy it is to increase student engagement while developing 21st century skills! You leave energized with a toolbox full of easy-to-use Kagan Structures for all grade levels.

 

John Joseph is known internationally as “The Brain Man”. He is the founder of Focus Education Australia, and has worked over 23 countries. John has published over 6 books and 4 computer-based programs.

 

Mind Your Brain Workshop: learning about learning, behaviour, brain care and emotions. Hear how the brain learns and the key elements of brain care: correct nutrition, adequate sleep and good hydration. Understand memory and information processing and explore the links between emotion, behaviour and attitude: managing conflict in healthy ways.

 

Sandra Brace has had a 20 year career in the performing arts which has driven her focus in Education; using performing Arts strategies to support learning of the Habits of Mind in the classroom.

Teaching Habits of Mind Through the Arts. Learn and experience instruction and strategies for using Performance Arts activities which not only drive Habits of Mind learning across the curriculum, but create active vehicles for learning and internalising Habits of Mind concepts.

 

Cheryl Doig is passionate about growing leaders for the future. She combines an extensive background in education, experience in business and a healthy dose of reality to challenge leaders to do things differently. Cheryl is the recipient of a number of prestigious awards including the Woolf Fisher Fellowship. She speaks internationally on leadership and change. Her latest ebooks focus on the use of learning walks as a leadership tool.  For more information visit her company website Think Beyond Ltd www.thinkbeyond.co.nz

Leading Change by Letting Go. During the day participants will learn some practical skills for building a strong professional learning community where all staff are involved in challenging each other in respectful ways. When staff  are part of the design team they are more likely to thrive. It's the same with our students. Students say teachers talk too much instead of listening. If schools are to meet needs for the future they must let go of power and be open to feedback regardless of shoe size. Learn how to do this during an interactive, challenging and practical day.

 

Time: 10.30am to 4pm	

Date: 26th January 2011

Venue: Energy Events Centre

Investment: $125 per person for Teachers Matter Conference attendees

$145 per person for non-conference attendees

 

Registration Closes 12^th November 2010

 

To register simply email us at info@spectrumeducation with your contact details and the speaker you wish to spend the day with.

 

BOOK YOUR PLACE TODAY!!