Teacher Appreciation Week (May)
Education Today and Tomorrow
Posted: June 30, 2021 at 7:30 pm, Last Updated: September 13, 2021 at 6:55 pm
This presentation will provide a perspective on P-12 and higher education today while also offering a foreshadow on the future of education in the US. The presentation will review long-standing traditions, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on educational institutions and changes that will be sustained as P-12 schools and colleges and universities adapt and […]
A/V requirements: Laptop, LCD, Screen
Teaching Writing and Using Writing to Learn
Posted: September 29, 2014 at 3:48 pm, Last Updated: September 13, 2021 at 6:54 pm
As director of the Northern Virginia Writing Project from 1978 to 2011, I’ve been involved with improving the teaching of writing in area schools, public and private K-University. This talk is intended for teachers, parents and educators interested in improving writing in their institutions.
A/V requirements: None
Teacher Professional Development
Posted: September 29, 2014 at 3:45 pm, Last Updated: September 13, 2021 at 6:11 pm
A discussion of ways teachers can develop the skills to enhance their relationships with students, become more effective reflective practitioners, and create vibrant professional learning communities in their schools.
A/V requirements: Screen
Classroom Communication
Posted: September 9, 2014 at 8:37 pm, Last Updated: September 13, 2021 at 6:10 pm
Features the concept of defining the teacher as a manager of a communication environment and the resulting consequences. (Good for school workshops, in-service training, and teacher groups.)
A/V requirements: None
Boosting Teacher Effectiveness through Performance
Posted: September 9, 2014 at 8:30 pm, Last Updated: September 13, 2021 at 6:10 pm
Given the challenges facing public education today, using enhanced performance skills in the classroom may produce students who exhibit better attention, interest, and response. Teacher enthusiasm is a pedagogical necessity, and the communicative style of a teacher can have an affect on the degree to which students learn.
A/V requirements: Laptop, LCD, Screen