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PROVINCIAL INTERMEDIATE TEACHERS’ ASSOCIATION

2011 FALL CONFERENCE

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 9:15-3:00 & SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 9:30-12:00

provincial intermediate teachers’ association

www.pita.capita

SECRETARY OR PRO-D CHAIR: PLEASE CIRCULATE TO GRADE 4-9 TEACHERS

Come to learn.

Enable your students to become creative & inde-pendent critical thinkers!

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provincial intermediate teachers`associationA PSA of the BCTF

Jane E. Pollock, Ph.D., works long-term with schools worldwide to improve student learning, teaching, and supervision practices. Thousands of teachers use the ideas from one of Jane Pollock’s many books on how to improve student learning at the classroom and school level. Dr. Pollock is one of the authors of Classroom Instruction that Works with R. Marzano which has sold more than 1 million copies.

Diana is an award-winning educator and author who has taught at both elementary and second-ary levels. She has received the Governor Gen-eral’s Flight for Freedom Literacy Award, and the AMTEC Award of Excellence, among others. Pres-ently her workshops for grade 4-9 teachers focus on writing, with specific attention to reaching boys. Her practical workshops are always enthu-siastically received and include extensive detailed handouts.

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Ray Appel has taught grades 2-7, been a District Math/Science Coordinator (K-12) and acted as a Faculty Associate at SFU. He has written the popular Any Novel Novel Study resource and sev-eral sections of the Math Makes Sense program. He is a sought after consultant and entertaining speaker, full of practical tips and imaginative ide-as. Check out his wealth of resources and on-line goodies at www.zapple.com.

Elaine was presented with the Premier’s Award for Teaching Excellence in Literacy in 2008. She has developed a format for literature circles that motivates students to read an astonishing number of novels with enthusiasm and excellent comprehension. Her easy-to-manage system has no after-school marking and covers reading and oral language PLOs.

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ALL WORKSHOPS ARE PRACTICAL & COME WITH HAND-OUTS FOR EASY IMPLEMENTATION. LEAVE YOUR WORKSHOPS INSPIRED AND READY FOR MONDAY!

North Delta Secondary School will be open at 8:00am, Friday, October 22 for information package and goodie bag pickup.

Come early to enjoy coffee, browse the Marketplace and ensure you get a great seat in your selected workshop.

SOME FEATUREDspeakers

F01 4 - 9 IMPROVE STUDENT LEARNING BY MIND-ING THE GAP

dr. jane | POLLOCKLearn what research says teachers can do to make positive gains with all learners, regardless of language, disability, or poverty challenges - even when the school struggles with “minding the gap.” The presenter’s ap-proach includes instructional strategies, coteaching, as-sessments, and feedback and communication strategies.

F02 4 - 7PICTURE BOOK PIZZAZ: ALL NEW FOR 2011-2012

diana | CRUCHLEYLeap-frog into your writing program with great new picture books. They’re models that can inspire your students to write. Diana Cruchley presents 12 BRAND NEW idea-stimulating books that are worth your time – and that of your students. They’re flexible and fun, and add PIZZAZZ to any lesson. Detailed handout included.

F03 4 - 8 DO IT IN MY HEAD? DEVELOPING MENTAL MATH & ESTIMATION SKILLS

mary | MOODYStudents who have math difficulties need to be involved in mental math and estimation activities every day. We will discuss and practise serious “mental gymnastics” masked as fun interactive activities--good for individualizing, with small groups, or with the entire class, at any grade level.

F04 4 - 7HOW TO DIFFERENTIATE IN MATH CLASS TOMORROW!

sam | MURACAThere is a growing diversity of learning needs in our class-rooms. How do we meet this challenge while at the same time teach specified math curriculum? How do we help more students become successful in numeracy/mathematics?

F05 4 - 9BOYS WILL BE BOYS: HOW TO KEEP THEM READING & WRITING

bryan | GIDINSKIBryan will provide insight into engaging boys in both fiction and non-fiction literature, how to assist boys to make reading selections that will keep them en-gaged and motivated to read, and how to get them invested in expressing themselves in written form.

FRIDAY 9:15-10:45SESSION | oneF06 4 - 8 IF IT LOOKS LIKE A DUCK...THINKING STRATEGIES IN ACTION

linda | O’REILLYLook at ways to help kids use visualizing, question-ing and inferring to better understand how to “read between the lines”. Strategies for both fiction and nonfiction text will be highlighted in this session. Receive a CD with “ready to go” coloured over-heads, posters and activities to teach the strategies.

F07 4 - 9 FINDING THE AH-HA MOMENT IN SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

lorri | SAWATSKYEmpower students to comprehend at a deeper lev-el the significance of being socially responsible citi-zens. This workshop will highlight practical experi-ences that help youth understand the disparity in our world. You will leave with practical activities that can be highly impacting for your students and your school.

F09 4 - 9 BULLIES: THEIR MAKING & UNMAKING

deborah | MCNAMARAMost prevailing approaches to bullying wrongly as-sume that it is either learned behaviour or due to a lack of social skills. Based on the work of Dr. Gordon Neufeld, the bully syndrome will be dissect-ed, and strategies for working with victims provided.

F10 7 A JOURNEY THROUGH ANCIENT TIMES

nadine | KEYWORTHTake a journey through time, and walk away with Social Studies and Language Arts lesson plans and projects for four Ancient Civilizations - Mesopotamia, Egypt, China, and Greece including an ABC Mesopotamia project, station projects for Egypt and Greece and a newspa-per project you can use for any Ancient Civilization.

F11 4 - 9 VOLLEYBALL FOR ALL

kurt | GURNEYPractical ways to teach/coach volleyball to intermedi-ate students. Through hands on activities, you’ll work on how to teach bumping, volleying, serving, and positioning, along with team skills, such as team build-ing. A handout package & CD will be given to each registered workshop participant. Please dress for activity.

F12 4 - 7 GROWING UP HEART SMART!

theresa | TANGHeartSmart Kids is a curriculum-based program that provides a fun, interactive way to teach chil-dren the basics of heart-healthy habits, focusing on healthy eating, active living and living smoke-free. The resources are FREE of charge to teachers once they complete a FREE HeartSmart Kids workshop.

F13 4 - 8 ADD PIZZAZ TO MATH WITH THINKING GAMES

barbara | JOHNSONStrategy and skill building games can be used to excite most math learners: enrich the precocious and entice the reluctant. Games are a powerful tool that can enhance strategic thinking, problem solving, social awareness, and enthusiasm for math. A comprehensive, ready-to-use handout of thinking games will be included.

F14 6 - 9 THE 50 BEST SCIENCE DEMOS TO DO BEFORE YOU DIE

peter | HOPKINSWell, maybe not quite 50 but we’ll get to as many as we can. Spice up your physical science classes with these classroom tested demos, activities and tips. See Vanna White looking ugly! Play along in the palm pipe band! Be prepared to join in and have some fun.

F15 4 - 7 TEACHING CORE FRENCH: START WITH WHAT YOU KNOW!

wendy | CARRHow do you focus on students’ interests (cogni-tive level) while respecting their limitations (linguis-tic level) in French? Explore motivating visual, au-ral, video and digital texts using simple strategies. You’ll leave with ready-to-implement strategies and some sample resources with which to try them!

F16 4 - 9 FUN & EASY IDEAS FOR DAILY PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

action | SCHOOLSLooking for ideas to enrich your class’ Daily Physical Activity experience? This session focuses on achieving “10 minutes” of movement including Chair Aerobics, Fit Kids’ Workouts, Head-to-Toe Stretches and BrainDance. Receive a copy of the 2009-10 versions of the Action Schools! BC Class-room Action Resource, Planning Guide and Action Pages!

F17 4 - 7 SCREEN SMART

rebecca | FRECHETTEThe Screen Smart program increases student aware-ness about the amount of recreational time spent in front of a screen. Students receive Screen Smart workbooks to complete over the one to two-week program. This program is new, and pilot schools have shared positive feedback about using it in their classrooms!

F18 6 BC HYDRO: EVERYTHING YOU ALWAYS WANTED TO KNOW TO TEACH ELECTRICITY

becky | LONGECome learn about this amazing new program to help teach the Grade 6 electricity unit. It includes one cir-cuitry kit per school and a teacher resource with 12 lessons, posters, overheads, student handbooks and take-home materials. Circuits, insulators and conductors, safety, transformations and renewable and non-renewable methods of production are covered.

F19 4 - 9 POWERPOINT PIZZAZ

max | TELLSpice up the life in your classroom with the magic of PowerPoint. You’ll learn the basics on using PowerPoint’s toolbars, creating slides, adding sound and dynamic movement - and much more. Make a powerful impres-sion on your students then pass the tools on to them.

F20 4 - 7 THE RESEARCH PROJECT REVISITED

ingrid | VEILLEUXWhat might the research project look like in 2011 and be-yond? Breathe new life into the traditional research project by investigating online tools that enhance the research and writing processes. Come learn about the flipping class-room, online note-taking, TTS and new publication formats.

F21 4 - 9 MARKETPLACE

We will be providing water but, in the interests of going green, please bring your own bottle.

F30 4 - 9 DAILY LESSON PLANNING FOR MAXIMUM RESULTS

dr. jane | POLLOCKDeliberate daily lesson planning is the key to improv-ing student learning. Participants will learn the nine high-yield strategies to use every day in every lesson. Partic-ipants who realize the power of feedback generated by the strategies will be motivated to revisit daily lesson design.

F31 4 - 9 “I GET IT!” SEVEN EASY WAYS TO CHARGE UP STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT

diana | CRUCHLEY An astronaut is like an explorer. A brain is like a computer. We automatically try to connect what we know to what is new. But comparisons are startlingly powerful. They can raise achievement by 43% (Marzano). Diana Cruchley presents 7 unique strategies for students to write pow-erful comparisons…AND a detailed practical handout.

F32 4 - 8 ADD PIZZAZ TO MATH WITH THINKING GAMES

barbara | JOHNSONStrategy and skill building games can be used to excite most math learners: enrich the precocious and entice the reluctant. Games are a powerful tool that can enhance strategic thinking, problem solving, social awareness, and enthusiasm for math. A comprehensive, ready-to-use handout of thinking games will be included.

F33 4 - 9 CULTIVATING CARING CHILDREN: THE ROOTS OF SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY

deborah | MACNAMARAWe all want to raise children to become socially re-sponsible and caring adults who reach their full hu-man potential. Discussion will include understand-ing how social responsibility develops, what moves a child to care and the roots of consideration, along with strategies for when a child doesn’t care.

F34 4 - 9 ZIP TO ZIPPY: HELPING STUDENTS WRITE REPORTS AND ESSAYS

mary | MOODYIn this session, we will investigate a “step-by-step recipe” to simplify the essay-writing process as well as specific techniques to help you and your students tackle reports and essays—grades two to twelve!

F35 6 - 8 BUY LOW, SELL HIGH: LOW-STAKES WRITING PAYS OFF BIG

linda | O’REILLYLearn ways to enhance learning with writing strategies such as ticket out the door, muddiest point, steal a line, inkshedding and micro themes. Low-stakes writing is ungraded and small scale, yet effective in helping stu-dents learn, understand and remember course material. Receive a CD with ready to go low-stakes writing strategies.

F36 4 - 9ACCIDENTALLY POETRY: FINDING FORM FOR CONTENT

bryan | GIDINSKIFrustrated with some of the formulaic approach-es to poetry? Finding student poems uninspired and lacking creativity? Bryan will share a variety of strategies to brainstorm language and content for poetry and then engage students in finding the appro-priate form and structure to best showcase their vision.

F37 4 - 7 WHY CAN’T CHILDREN SIT STILL? INCREASING ATTENTION & LEARNING

cris | ROWANChildren are physically moving less, and as a result are not getting the necessary motor and sensory stimula-tion to their vestibular, proprioceptive and tactile sys-tems, resulting in low postural tone, poor coordination and fluctuating arousal states – important components for printing, reading and paying attention to learn.

FRIDAY 11:15-12:30SESSION | two

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F38 4 - 9 PORTRAITS IN NAME ONLY: VERY CREA-TIVE DRAWING IN THE CLASSROOM

jill | DOYLEThis unique drawing experience creates a portrait from a single line of symmetry and the letters of your own name. The result: dynamic artwork that surprises both artist and viewer. Ideal for those less confident in their drawing skills! Reinforces concepts of 2D shape reflection, slide, and rotation as well.

F39 4 - 7 WRITER’S WORKSHOP: ADDRESSING DIVERSITY USING TECH TOOLS

ingrid | VEILLEUXTechnology can enrich or burden your writing pro-gram. Come explore tools from TTS, LiveScribe, Voi-ceThread and various publication formats that can change and enrich your writing workshop!

F40 4 - 8 LITERATURE CIRCLES MADE EASY

elaine | JALTEMADiscover how to create avid readers and cover read-ing and oral language PLOs with no preparation or after-school marking. Students are excited to discuss the juicy issues in the books and typically read far more than they ever have before, while develop-ing comprehension, critical thinking and social skills.

F41 7 - 8 HANDY DANDY VISUALS & METHODS FOR KID-FRIENDLY MATH

calvin | LEUNGMany student-friendly, easy, practical, concrete and visual methods for teaching and learning fraction concepts, integers, algebra, order of operations and circle and parallel line geometry will be presented.

F42 5 - 8 POM-POM PROPULSION & THE PROCESSES OF SCIENCE

science | WORLDThis workshop will demonstrate innovative ways of teach-ing the processes of science while incorporating formative assessment strategies. Teachers will engage in a wacky hands-on activity and leave with the confidence to try this with an unfamiliar audience. Teachers will also learn about resources available to them through Science World.

F43 4 - 7 LET`S PLAY DRESS-UP! A FUN AND COMMUNICATIVE EFSL UNIT

lilliana | LANFRANCHIThis unit reviews clothing vocabulary and the masculine and feminine forms of colours. Participants receive a pack-age including information about fashion in France and the influence of French designers. Students will ask questions about designers and clothing, conduct a mini-interview with a famous French designer and create a fashion show.

F44 4 - 9 STUDENT ENGAGEMENT THROUGH DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION

amber | FLANAGANHave you ever wondered…•What is Differentiated Instruction anyway? •How do I differentiate in my classroom and maintain my sanity? •How can I use the lessons/units I’ve already created and differentiate them to meet the needs of all students? If so, this is the workshop for you.

F46 4 - 9 MAKE ME A BLOG!

amanda | ARNEILLBlogging is an incredibly useful tool in the intermediate classroom. Discover how it can enhance your teaching prac-tices, enliven student writing and connect your classroom with the outside world. This workshop will provide you with time and instruction to set up your first blog using Blogger.

F47 4 - 9 CREATIVE WAYS TO TEAR DOWN SOCIAL BARRIERS TO LEARNING

bill | MORPHETTThere are students who have issues at home that cre-ate barriers to learning, making it difficult for them to achieve in the classroom. This workshop offers some strategies to create a learning community that em-braces all learners and maintains academic integrity.

F48 4 - 9 GET OUTDOORS!

wild | BCCome explore this new educator’s guide that supports teachers from K – 12 in getting their students outside and engaged in experiencing the outdoor classroom. The guide includes “baby steps” for taking students outdoors – easy and powerful sensory awareness activi-ties that help develop personal connections to nature.

F49 4 - 9 SEVEN KEY ASSESSMENT PRACTICES TO ENHANCE LEARNING

rob | RANKINsusan | MASSON

An introduction to seven assessment practices that will enhance student learning.

F50 6 - 7AFRICA INTEGRATED ACROSS THE CURRICULUM

candice | CHASEThis is a Social Studies unit on Africa that can be in-tegrated across the curriculum. It is a differen-tiated unit that targets various learning styles. Students complete a task of their choice each week to show their understanding of the material.

F60 4 - 9 GRADING FOR SUCCESS

dr. jane | POLLOCKImprove your understanding and skills at using as-sessment, grading and record keeping to directly in-crease student learning. Learn about the impor-tance of feedback and the critical role of scoring student effort. Look at various ways to organize electronic or paper grade books as well as scoring devices.

F61 4 - 6 SHHH! CANADIAN SCIENTISTS AND INVENTORS RULE!

diana | CRUCHLEYAn alphabet of lesson ideas from Diana Cruchley from Acetylene to Zipper – each letter an astonishing Ca-nadian invention. Connect writing and science. A DE-TAILED HANDOUT includes games, science activities, a scavenger hunt, internet games, a look at what a patent is, a possible Heritage Festivity, and lots more.

F62 4 - 9 HARNESSING ENERGY: TEACHING STU-DENTS TO SELF-REGULATE ENERGY & ATTENTION

cris | ROWANHarnessing Energy profiles the Zone’in Energy Con-cept to improve self-regulation, and offers information regarding sensory integration, tools and techniques to enhance sensory processing, attention and learning ability.

F51 4 - 9 SOCIALS THROUGH THE ART OF STORY TELLING

max | TELLFacts are not enough; story is the key. Help students to take bare facts, turn those facts into a compelling story, and then tell their story.

F52 4 - 9MARKETPLACE

F63 4 - 7 LES SPORTS: A FRENCH UNIT YOU CAN USE ON MONDAY

lilliana | LANFRANCHIThis is a fun, interactive and communicative unit that students will enjoy. Workshop participants will receive a detailed unit package that will provide strategies, songs, mini-skits, vocabulary review activities, people searches and many other ideas that will be easily imple-mented, regardless of your level of expertise en français!

F64 4 - 7 STOP & THINK: TEACHING SOCIAL SKILLS FOR THE CLASSROOM AND BEYOND

jan | PALMERThe Stop & Think program uses scripts, role modelling and rehearsal to teach developmentally appropriate social skills such as listening, following directions and dealing with teasing. The workshop provides sample lessons to help children take responsibility for their own behaviour in a single classroom or an entire school.

F65 4 - 9FLASHMOB DANCE

barbara | FEURINGWhat? You haven’t done a flash mob dance with your students? This is the Eurovision Flashmob Dance called Glow done in 2010 all over Europe. Come have some fun and use it in your school to celebrate special moments!

FRIDAY 1:30-3:00SESSION | three

F66 8 - 9 POETRY THROUGH THE HOOP OF FIRE

max | TELLDo people play a sport because they love the rules? No, they learn the rules, because they love the game. This is the best path for the learning of poetry as well: if a student loves a poem she will find it much easier to learn what makes it tick.

F67 4 - 9 NUMBER CONNECTIONS: A CHALLENGE, FUN & CRITICAL THINKING, TOO!

mary | MOODYCritical thinking in math involves creating relationships of concepts, patterns and operations—developing number sense. “Number Connections” is an activity which can easily span simple to complex skill/knowledge levels in a classroom—differentiation at its best. The possibilities are endless—from addition to algebra! Bring lots of paper! F68 4 - 7START UP YOUR CLASS SUCCESSFULLY

ray | MYRTLEThis workshop will help you to start and manage your classroom with consistency and build a task-orientated atmosphere. Learn the most important things to fo-cus on when you begin. Get The First Week of School, a 33 pg. booklet of lesson suggestions, strategies, ideas and checklists for your first week with your new class.

F69 4 - 7 REMEMBER BAMBI? USING ANIMAL THEMES TO DEVELOP EMPATHY

paula | NEUMANTeaching children to view animals with empathy and to understand the interconnection between animals, nature and people is an important part of shaping a caring, compassionate world. Teachers will receive a unit incorporating animal themes that build an under-standing of the behaviour and intrinsic value of animals.

F70 6 - 7 BEYOND THE DIORAMA: THE NEW NOVEL PROJECT

lori | VILLENEUVEMotivate your upper intermediate students, extend-ing their understanding of what they have read! Learn how to create a mock iPod, iPhone, video game manual, C.D. case, and wallet, related to the novels your students are reading. These projects com-plement Adrienne Gear’s Reading Power Strategies.

F71 4 - 9 BASKETBALL FUNDAMENTALS

kurt | GURNEYPractical ways to teach/coach basketball to students in the intermediate grades that stress fun. We’ll work on how to teach dribbling, passing, and shooting, along with team skills, like defence, offence, and team build-ing. A handout package & CD will be given to each reg-istered workshop participant. Please dress for activity.

F73 4 - 7 GETTING PRECISE ABOUT STUDENT UNDERSTANDING: HOW DO WE KNOW WHAT THEY KNOW?

jennifer | GRIFFINTeachers will have an opportunity to discuss key concepts in Mathematics and how to use diagnostic tasks to uncov-er what students understand - and what they don’t under-stand. Many student work samples will be shared, diagnos-tic tasks reviewed and discussed, and resources reviewed.

F74 4 - 9 PRIMAL ART: THE POWER OF MOSAICS

jill | DOYLEVibrant, contemporary artwork emerges from this new twist on a very old art form. Explore what makes mosa-ics a “primal urge” and learn how drawing, painting, and mosaic combine to create uniquely expressive art that en-gages students at every skill level. Multiple opportunities to reinforce sophisticated spatial thinking are included!

F75 4 - 9 SCIENCE IN ACTION

wild | BCScience in Action is a school-wide program that combines science, hands-on activities and out-door education on one of three themes; ecosystems, water or climate change. In this workshop you will experience some highlights of Science in Action and re-ceive information on how to get involved in the program.

F76 4 - 9SPEAKING IN BUBBLES: USING GRAPHIC NOVELS & WORDLESS BOOKS TO ENHANCE LITERACY INSTRUCTION

bryan | GIDINSKIGraphic Novels have become a popular fixture in schools and libraries. They are engaging, combine visual and tra-ditional literacies, and are particularly appealing to boys. Learn some effective strategies for using Graphic novels to stimulate thinking and motivate effective responses in your language arts program.

F77 4 - 9 CIRCUITS AND STATIONS

action | SCHOOLSThis session is for teachers who have already attend-ed an Action Schools! Workshop. It elaborates on in-door and outdoor circuit activities including a vari-ety of “10 minute” circuits. Participants will leave with several new circuit ideas and a copy of the Action Schools! BC Classroom Action Resource and DPA Pages!

F78 4 - 9 MEN WITH BOOKS: CONNECTING BOYS WITH BOOKS

deidre | GLADWIN“Men with Books” and the “Boys’ Reading Club” are two programs which have had a positive impact on boys and reading . Included are strategies for connecting boys with books and motivating them to read. We’ll share a variety of appealing materials, along with related professional re-sources.

S01 4 - 9 INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOKS: LOW TECH TECHNOLOGY WITH HIGH TECH RETURNS

dr. jane | POLLOCKInteractive notebooks allow students to record infor-mation in a personal and meaningful way. Learn how to use the notebook to help students organize their work, make connections and transform written con-cepts into visuals using glue, crayon or coloured pencils.

S02 4 - 9 SPEAKING UP! SPEAKING OUT! BUMPING UP ORAL LANGUAGE

diana | CRUCHLEYRelish oral language flourishing with novel small group ideas, games, large group activities, picture books, ideas for presentations, etc. Diana Cruchley presents dozens of ideas including Brainstorming that Rocks, Slap Down, Survey, the Overhead Dash, Socratic Cir-cles, PLUS a 120 page binder to refer to again and again.

F79 4 - 6 EXTRAORDINARILY ORDINARY ART: REALLY!

nora lee | MOUNTAINThere are many ways of creating unique and personal art-works incorporating the styles of great artists. This work-shop will address relevant learning outcomes, show you examples, discuss integration and assessment strategies, provide handouts, and hands-on experience. You may want to bring your camera. Be prepared to enjoy yourself!

F80 4 - 9 “MOVE TO LEARN - LEARN TO MOVE” BRAIN GYM FOR TEACHERS & STUDENTS

allen | STANTONBrain Gym uses simple movements to stimulate the brain for equal access to all dimensions of the brain. Brain Gym can be used to improve a wide range of learning, atten-tion and behaviour skills. The exciting thing about Brain Gym is that it shows results in a short period of time.

F81 4 - 9 MARKETPLACE

S03 4 - 7THE POWER OF GOOD QUESTIONING

ray | APPELLearn to focus on the importance of good question-ing and communication in the math classroom & in other areas. Ray will include clips of real class-rooms to show the kinds of questions real teach-ers ask and real kids answer. He will provide usable templates, ideas, and suggestions for your classroom use.

S04 4 - 9 SIMPLY MATH: ALTERNATE STRATEGIES FOR TEACHING MATH

mary | MOODYSome students have no number sense, seem confused with basic patterns and procedures, and cannot fathom “word problems”. We will address alternate ways of approaching math concepts and patterns, reinforcing number sense, linking math to the “real world”, and understanding ba-sic operational strategies. This approach benefits ALL stu-dents in the class, not just those with math difficulties!

SATURDAY 9:30-12:00SESSION | four

S05 4 - 9 SHOW! DON’T TELL: A WRITING WORKSHOP

bryan | GIDINSKIThis interactive workshop focuses on encouraging students to write meaningful, interesting stories, and to participate in the writing process. Learn to develop the following con-cepts: the role of the writer, creating images as a writer, the components of a story, selecting a topic to write about, us-ing meaningful detail in stories, using dialogue to develop characters, creating suspense and writing in an active voice.

S06 4 - 9 CANADA’S LANDSCAPES: PAINTING IN THE STYLE OF THE GROUP OF SEVEN

jill | DOYLEThe Group of Seven’s radical portraits of the Canadian land-scape were often ridiculed by the critics of the time but to-day rank among Canada’s proudest cultural achievements. Explore this rich Social Studies connection and enjoy creating your own landscape in the style of these iconic artists using oil pastel media. S07 4 - 7GETTING PRECISE ABOUT STUDENT UNDERSTANDING: HOW DO WE KNOW WHAT THEY KNOW?

jennifer | GRIFFINTeachers will have an opportunity to discuss key concepts in Mathematics and how to use diagnostic tasks to uncov-er what students understand - and what they don’t under-stand. Many student work samples will be shared, diagnos-tic tasks reviewed and discussed, and resources reviewed.

S08 4 - 9 MAKE ME A BLOG!

amanda | ARNEILLBlogging is an incredibly useful tool in the intermediate classroom. Discover how it can enhance your teaching prac-tices, enliven student writing and connect your classroom with the outside world. This workshop will provide you with time and instruction to set up your first blog using Blogger.

S09 5 - 8 POM-POM PROPULSION & THE PROCESSES OF SCIENCE

science | WORLDThis workshop will demonstrate innovative ways of teach-ing the processes of science while incorporating formative assessment strategies. Teachers will engage in a wacky hands-on activity and leave with the confidence to try this with an unfamiliar audience. Teachers will also learn about resources available to them through Science World.

AGM 12:30pm - 1:15pm Saturday Pizza will be provided

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PRACTICAL STRATEGIES FOR LITERACY AND MATH

Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa

Friday, April 27, 20129am - 3pm

Join us at the Hilton Whistler Resort to learn sensible strategies to help students who struggle in literacy and math, but also to reduce frustration &

reteaching of all learners. Come as a group to collaborate & receive a group discount. Visit beautiful Whistler Village for our 6th annual miniconference.

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INFORMATION | hotels & directionsThere are no hotels directly near North Delta Secondary School. Our presenters are staying at the lovely Inn At The Quay in New West-minster. It is conveniently located two blocks from the New Westminster Skytrain Station. The hotel is approximately 20 minutes from the conference location.

INN AT THE QUAY900 Quayside Drive New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada V3M 6G1 Tel: 604-520-1776 or 800-663-2001 Fax: 604-520-5645E-mail: info@innatthequay.com

EAST-WEST CONNECTOR(from Richmond or Vancouver)

QUEENSBOROUGH BRIDGE(from New Westminster, Burnaby or Coquitlam)

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116 St112 St

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Nordel Way 88th (from Surrey, Langley, Chilliwack or Abbotsford)

NORTH DELTA SECONDARY SCHOOL11447 82nd AvenueDelta, BC V4C 5J6

ARRIVING FROM SOUTH, NORTH OR WEST OF NORTH DELTA:- merge onto HWY 91- take the Nordel Way exit- turn right on 84th Avenue- turn right on 116th Street- arrive at 82nd Avenue

ARRIVING FROM EAST OF NORTH DELTA:- from either the 200th Street exit of Hwy 1

or the Fraser Hwy, head west on 88th Street- turn left at 116th Street- arrive at 82nd Avenue

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CONFERENCE REGISTRATION

∙ two days of workshops

∙ coffee, tea, pastries, fruit and lunch

∙ a welcome bag of teacher goodies

∙ PITA membership including semi-annual news-letters, information about new PITA events, and password access to online resources for intermediate literacy circles and novel studies

*Please note: Online registration closes on October 20. On-site & late registration must be paid in cash or cheque at the Fall Conference. Register early to ensure that you book a place in the workshop of your choice. Unregistered par-ticipants will not be allowed into full workshops.

BCTF Members 175(130 before September 30)

Non-BCTF Members 225(200 before September 30)

Delta Teachers 130

Teachers-On-Call 65

Teacher Candidates 65

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