Professional Development Course Schedule

Summer 2012

Register:

• Email Marisella at malacarm@uwp.edu
• Mail: Marisella Malacara, Teacher Preparation; UW-Parkside; 900 Wood Rd.; Kenosha, WI 53141.
• Phone: Marisella at (262) 595-2753, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.

Click here to download a course registration form.

Technology: A Little Bit of Everything!

Instructor: Sue Gorman (Apple Distinguished Educator & Phi Delta Kappa- Outstanding Educator)

Dates:5/24/2012-6/14/2012 (Thursdays)

Time: 4:00-7:00pm

Location: Racine Unified School District Administrative Service Center

Credit: 1-3 credits

In a short time, the iPad has changed the playing field in the world of education. This mobile device has brought the power and functionality of a full size computer system into a user-intuitive, mobile tablet. In this class teachers will learn how to tap into the potential of this device, as well as exploring Google,Smartboard and the Flipped Classroom model.

Effective teachers model and apply the NETS S as they design, implement, and assess learning experiences to engage students and improve learning; enrich professional practice; and provide positive models for students, colleagues, and the community.

Course Objectives:

• Teachers will be able to use the iPad to produce content
• Teachers will explore accessibility features on the iPad
• Teachers will discover applications for use in the classroom and professional use
• Teachers will explore Google Apps for Education
• Teachers will learn best practices using the SMARTboard for interactivity and assessment
• Teachers will learn how to screencast using a few different applications in order to use in a flipped classroom environment

Mean Girls or Just Misguided: A Look into the World of Social Bullying

Instructor: Jamie Kupkovits

Dates:7/9/2012-8/9/2012

Location: Online

Credit: 1 credit

“It’s just how girls are! It’s just what girls do!” You’ve heard the phrases and seen the popular movies that often depict girls as being mean and socially catty. Spreading gossip, excluding and isolating others are just a few of the behaviors often depicted as being characteristic of “girl behavior”.

This course will examine these behaviors, often referred to as relational aggression, by taking a closer look at why they occur and what educators and parents can do to prevent and intervene when they happen. This course will also focus on how girls can form healthy relationships.

Topics include:

• Understanding and dealing with feelings.
• Understanding the importance of a healthy self-esteem and sense of worth.
• Learning about the influence of our belief systems.
• Examining the importance of empathy and perspective taking in understanding differences.
• Identifying and addressing social bullying and promoting healthy relationships.

Early Childhood Classroom Environment

Instructors: Katie O’Neill and Lisa Rasmussen- Zanin

Dates:7/10/2012-8/7/2012

Time:5:00-8:00 pm

Location: UW-Parkside

Credit: 1 credit

This course is for staff (teachers, educational assistants, and therapists) who work with children ages 3-6.

In this course participants will:

• Discuss how to use room arrangement as a teaching strategy as well as strategies to create positive and supportive environments for children.
• Discuss setting up and maintaining the classroom.
• Discuss establishing a structure for each day.
• Learn how to create a classroom community.
• Learn how to facilitate promoting positive social emotional skills for young children.