Sunday 21 February 2016

2nd Language Learners - Professional Development

Facilitator: Jeanne Gilbert
Location: Berkley Normal Middle School



Let's Sing German (CD) - Purchase

Monday 15 February 2016

Lighthouse Learners

Presumptions
- Know it all
- Perfection - high expectations (internal / external)
- Not used to being challenged or at the top (Work ethic)
- Social skills / group roles - knowing how to include others (IB Attitudes)
- Strong need to connect personally to the task (Sharing rationale)
- Energy levels!

Opportunities for extension
- Leadership
- Academic challenge (Whole class vs tutorials)

Resources
- The Outsiders (Book)

Parents
- Cindy to share email to parents

Looking Ahead
- Bringing the kids together across classes
- Science fair?
- Calendar of events (school wide & wider school community)
- Exhibition