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$25  for  student  teachers    and  VSB  teachers  when  2  or  more  teachers  from  the  same  school  sign  up  together  $30  for  single  VSB  teacher  $40  for  non-­‐VSB  employees        

Payment  must  be  received  to  guarantee  your  place!  Last  day  to  register  March  10th  For  information,  please  contact    Gina  Wong,  (gnwong@vsb.bc.ca,  604-­‐713-­‐5218),  or    Pat  Dymond  (pdymond@vsb.bc.ca,  604-­‐713-­‐4478).  

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 Please register at http://www2.vsb.bc.ca/vsbprograms/Prod/default.htm,go to Current Opportunities, Literacy – Elementary section, Session A and Session B of the PRIMARY PIAZZA, then complete this form and send it with your cheque made out to “VSB” to Pat Dymond, VSB Learning Services, 1580 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC, V6J 5K8. Please select one workshop from each SESSION. Fee includes 2 workshops

Payment  must  be  received  by  March  12,  2014  to  guarantee  your  place.       Name:    _____________________________        School:  _____________________________       Phone:  _____________________________        E-­‐mail:  _____________________________  p  

$25  for  student  teachers    and  VSB  teachers  (if  2  or  more  from  same  school)   $30  for  single  VSB  teacher   $40  for  non-­‐VSB  employees  (school  district  ___________________________)  

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Come  to  an  afternoon  of  learning  in  your  area  of  interest  and  across  curriculum  areas.    Enjoy  dinner  and  connect  with  colleagues.  

 All  participants  will  receive  a  “GOODIE  BAG”!  

 

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A  Gathering  of  Great  Learning  Wednesday,  April  2nd,  2014  

3:30  –  6:30  p.m.  Sexsmith  Elementary  School    

7410  Columbia  St  Vancouver,  BC  V5X  3C1  

 

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SESSION A (4:00 – 5:00 p.m.) SESSION B (5:30 – 6:30 p.m.) A1

 –  Rm  233

 

Growing  Curriculum  Together  (K-­‐3)  -­‐  Saira  Devji,  Vancouver  “Learning  and  teaching  should  not  stand  on  opposite  banks  and  just  watch  the  river  flow;  instead,  they  should  embark  together  on  a  journey  down  the  river.”  Loris  Malaguzzi    Have  you  ever  wondered  how  to  “grow”  projects  organically  with  children?  During  this  workshop,  you  will  have  opportunity  to  learn  how  teachers  can  listen  to  children  and  grow  projects  through  “active,  reciprocal  exchange.”  Participants  will  also  have  a  chance  to  generate  conversations  about  how  to  begin  project-­‐based  learning  in  their  classrooms.    

 

B1  -­‐  Rm

 233

  Using  Technology  to  Document  Primary  Science  Experiences  (K-­‐3)  -­‐  Janice  Novakowski,  Richmond  Photographs  and  video  tell  rich  stories  about  the  science  learning  that  occurs  in  primary  classrooms.  We  will  discuss  ways  to  document  student  learning  in  inquiry  and  process-­‐based  science  experiences.  Examples  of  Reggio-­‐inspired  documentation  panels,  Animoto  video  compilations,  photobooks  and  iTechnology  apps  will  be  shared.  An  overview  of  the  new  science  curriculum  framework  will  be  provided  with  suggestions  for  integrating  competency-­‐based  experiences.  

A2  –  Rm  235

 

Encouraging  Love  of  Art  Through  Reading  (K-­‐2)  -­‐  Wendy  Russo,  Vancouver    Can  art  encourage  a  love  of  reading  and  can  reading  encourage  a  love  of  art?    Yes,  to  both!    Come  explore  simple  ways  to  inspire  beautiful  art  using  your  favourite  picture  books.  Take  away  creative  ideas  to  foster  an  appreciation  of  art  and  reading  in  your  classroom!    

 

B2  -­‐  Rm

 235

 

 From  Story  to  Masterpiece  (K-­‐3)  -­‐  Julie  Paris,  Vancouver  Teach  your  class  about  art  and  artists  through  stories.  Read  a  book,  look  at  art,  and  create  a  masterpiece.  Come  and  see  how  to  inspire  your  students  to  create  in  the  style  of  Van  Gogh,  Picasso,  O'Keefe,  and  Warhol.  Create  your  own  artwork  masterpieces!    

A3  –  Rm  236

  The  Wonder  of  Tiny  Terrariums  (K-­‐3)  -­‐  Janice  Lam  and  Wanda  Yee,  Vancouver  Come  and  create  your  own  terrarium.  This  hands-­‐on  workshop  combines  language,  art,  science,  ecology,  and  sustainability.  Using  realia,  students  can  learn  about  various  plants  that  thrive  in  different  conditions,  and  how  to  care  for  living  things.  Take  home  a  beautiful,  handcrafted  terrarium  to  share  with  your  students  and  family.      

 

B3  Rm  236

  Teaching  to  the  Big  Ideas  in  Mathematics  (K-­‐3)  -­‐  Jennifer  Barker,  Richmond    Have  you  reviewed  the  new  curriculum  draft  for  Mathematics  and  wondered  how  you  will  design  lessons  that  will  assist  your  students  in  understanding  the  big  ideas?    If  so,  then  this  session  is  for  you!    Jen  will  share  several  mathematically  rich  tasks  and  corresponding  assessment,  which  you  will  be  able  to  use  to  engage  your  students  in  the  wonder  of  Mathematics  while  bringing  the  essential  understandings  to  the  forefront.  

A4  –  Library   Non-­‐Fiction  Writing  Power!  (K-­‐3)  -­‐  Adrienne  Gear,  Vancouver  

Adrienne’s  new  book  Nonfiction  Writing  Power  is  HERE!    Come  to  this  session  as  she  introduces  the  key  concepts  from  her  new  book.    She  will  explain  the  different  forms  of  nonfiction  outlined  in  the  book,  including  description,  instruction  and  persuasion.    She  will  model  several  lessons  and  share  many  student  samples.    As  always,  Adrienne  will  highlight  anchor  books  which  support  the  lessons.  

 

B4  -­‐  Library   New  Books,  New  Lessons    (K-­‐3)  -­‐  Adrienne  Gear,  Vancouver  

In  this  school  session,  Adrienne  will  share  what  she  loves  most  –  NEW  BOOKS!    Come  to  this  session  and  learn  about  all  the  amazing  new  anchor  books  recently  released  and  get  ideas  on  how  to  integrate  them  into  your  classroom.    Titles  will  include  picture  books,  nonfiction  and  a  few  beginning  chapter  books.  

A5  –  Rm  110

  Connecting  Comprehension  and  Technology  (K-­‐3)  -­‐  Joanne  Carlton,  Vancouver  Based  on  “The  Primary  Comprehension  ToolKit”  by  Stephanie  Harvey  and  Anne  Goudvis,  learn  to  use  a  variety  of  apps  to  enrich  our  instruction  in  a  variety  of  meaningful  ways.  We  will  look  at  ways  to  extend  your  use  of  iMovie,  Puppet  Pals,  Comic  Life  and  Book  Creator.  Bring  your  own  ipad  or  you  can  use  one  that  will  be  provided.  

 

B5  -­‐  Rm

 234

 

Pinterest  Live!  (K-­‐3)  -­‐  Lisa  Evans  and  Nicole  Harrison,  Vancouver    Just  pinned!  Looking  for  great  classroom  ideas  on  Pinterest,  but  don’t  have  the  time  to  stay  up  until  2:00  a.m.  hunting  for  them?  Here  are  some  great  art  activities  for  school  celebration  days  (100’s  Day  &  other  holidays)  and  student  gifts  for  their  families.  Come  and  join  us  for  a  fun  hour  of  make-­‐and-­‐take!  

A6  –  Rm  243

  How  to  integrate  and  Enhance  Aboriginal  Content  and  Culture  into  your  Existing  Curriculum  (K-­‐3)  -­‐    David  Delorme  &  Trudi  Harris,  Vancouver  This  is  an  informative  presentation/discussion  looking  at  integrating  aboriginal  content  into  existing  curriculum.    Discuss  various  resources  available  and  view  sample  lessons.  Participants  will  be  given  the  opportunity  to  share  with  others  ideas  and  teachings  currently  being  used  in  schools  and  classrooms.  

 

B6  -­‐  Rm

 243

  “I  Can  Write”  –  Writing  Poetry  with  Young  Children  (K-­‐3)  -­‐  Wanda  Salewski,  Richmond  Children  naturally  play  with  words  and  language.  They  connect  oral  to  written  language  through  playful  experiences.  In  the  classroom,  as  children  are  provided  with  opportunities  to  explore  words  and  the  sounds  of  language,  they  become  confident  writers  of  poetry.  Come  and  learn  how  to  create  a  personal  collection  of  poetry  with  each  of  your  students.  

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