Parkland Teachers' professional development committee plans two exciting events for November

(16-Nov-2005) The professional development committee of Parkland Teachers' Local 10 continues its tradition of providing outstanding training and sharing opportunities for the teaching professionals in our area. Even better, the sessions are free and snacks and refreshments are always served! Professional Development sessions are held in the offices of Parkland Local 10 at 5008 - 51 Avenue, Stony Plain. For more information about these and other learning opportunities, please visit the Professional Development page on this Web site.  

SECOND LANGUAGE TEACHERS: HOW TO GET YOUR STUDENTS TO TALK!

Wednesday, November 23, 2005
4:15-5:45 PM
Offices of Parkland Teachers' Local 10

Karen McAmmond and Gloria Wolff just returned from the Intercultural and Second Languages Council Conference, and they picked up some great ideas for inspiring students to talk in the target language. These activities are suitable for all grade levels, and for any language. There will be time for participants to share their own ideas as well. To register or to request more information, please call 963-5898.

BOOK STUDY: CHRIS TOVANI'S DO I REALLY HAVE TO TEACH READING?

Wednesday, November 30, 2005
4:15-5:45 PM
Offices of Parkland Teachers' Local 10

Here's an opportunity to sit down and have a discussion with peers about a book that will help you teach reading comprehension across the curriculum. We'll be reading and discussing Chris Tovani's Do I Really Have to Teach Reading? The study group will be helpful for teachers of Science and Social Studies — and Language Arts, too. This book will show you how to help students understand the content of their textbooks. Two additional dates of discussion will be selected by participants, and the book is free to participants! To register or to request more information, please call 963-5898.