Guest guest Posted March 1, 2002 Report Share Posted March 1, 2002 Please post Brookfield Academy & Learning Centre Charitable No. 89947 2112RR0001 Presents Language for Learning - a Direct Instruction Workshop By Johanna Preston, Principle of Angus Lloyd Associates, Toronto People who use verbal behaviour consider " Language for Learning " to be an important program to extend language skills. The teaching method used - Direct Instruction - takes a behaviour approach to the development of language as well as to key academic skills (i.e. reading, math, and science). Direct Instruction programs are " scripted " and can be purchased from SRA publishers (see SRA 4kids.com). The workshop will be held in Toronto and is limited to 15 people. Teaching material will be provided. Venue - to be determined. May contact Brookfield at 416-7673176 We have 2 dates set aside and we need to hear from definite attendees on your preferred date - ASAP. Dates available are: Friday April 12, 2002 from 9 until 4 p.m. or __________ Saturday, April 20, 2002 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. _________ You will: Be trained on how to do " Direct Instruction " Learn about its design elements and why it is effective Learn how to do the hand signals; Correction Procedures - key for successful implementation Be trained by working on the curriculum Receive personal feedback throughout the day on your teaching skills. Cost is $180.00 - payable by Visa or Master Card before April 6, 2002 - although please get back to us ASAP on preferred date. Language for Learning is a comprehensive oral language program that teaches essential concepts and skills that children need to succeed. The program provides carefully sequenced lessons to help students: a.. Learn commonly used vocabulary as well as language used in textbooks and other instructional material b.. Develop precise knowledge of " little, " but important, words such as first, next, between, who, what, and where c.. Use different sentence forms, ask and answer questions, and follow instructions d.. Acquire important background information and world-knowledge, such as days of the week, months, and seasons e.. Figure out the logical aspects of language, such as classification and " if-then " reasoning Donna Heughan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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