Westcoast Child Care Resource Centre. Short Courses February to June 2013

Transcription

1 Westcoast Child Care Resource Centre Short Courses February to June 2013 Date & Time Saturday February 16, 2013 Fee: $35.00 Registration begins: Jan 8, 2013 Course Description Inquiry Based Learning and the Preschool Years: Environment and Materials How do we communicate our ideas to young children through the environment? Through an introduction to inquiry based learning and a narrated photo gallery, we will discover new ways to incorporate unusual materials that invite children's exploration and knowledge building. Participants will have opportunities for hands on experiences as they will explore tools and materials to enhance quality practice and learn ways to use this approach in Early Childhood settings. Presenters: Ana Vojnovic ECE. ITE. SN. & Nora Mejia B.Ed. ECE. Ana is completing her BA in Early Childhood Education and has a Diploma in Fine Arts. She is a textile artist and is interested in the innovative design of Early Childhood settings as well as promoting Inquiry Based Learning. Currently she works as an ECE instructor at a private institution. She is also taking part in the ECEBC Leadership Institute, in the project Circle of Creative Learning. Nora s work in ECE is inspired by the principles of the Reggio Emilia approach as well as Montessori. She has been enjoying working with children and their families for over 20 years in a variety of settings. Nora currently works at Westcoast Child Care Resource Centre as the Training Program Coordinator preparing and delivering professional development opportunities for Early Learning and Child Care Professionals. She is also collaborating in the project Circle of Creative Learning.

2 Saturday March 9, 2013 Fee: $70.00 Registration begins: Jan 22, 2013 Innovative Approaches to Preschool Literacy As early childhood educators, we know how important it is to help young children develop early literacy skills. We know that familiarity with print as a communication tool, interest in stories and poetry, and recognition of the relationship between letters and sounds are essential to being ready to learn to read. There is much we can do to help young children develop essential pre-literacy skills that have little to do with learning the A, B, Cs. Come to this short course to learn about phonemic awareness, an essential element in preschool literacy. You will learn how to work with children s natural tendency to PLAY with sounds and words to strengthen their reading readiness. You will learn correct pronunciation of the 44 basic phonemes in the English language. We will play games that you can use every day with young children to teach sound segmentation, sound stretching, sound matching, and sound substitution. You will leave with a full toolkit that will help you get started on building young children's phonemic awareness, an important pre-cursor to being ready to read. Presenter: Dianne Liscumb Dianne is a trained and experienced Orton Gillingham tutor working with children with dyslexia and other learning challenges. Through her work, she has learned some easy-to-use activities that give young children the language experiences necessary for learning to read when they enter the school system. Dianne firmly believes in learning through fun. Saturday March 23, 2013 Fee: $35.00 Registration begins: Jan 22, 2013 Maximum participants: 20 The Wonder of Felting: Painting with Wool Experiences with unspun sheep's wool, offer a wide range of learning possibilities for young children and Early Childhood Educators. The properties of natural wool appeal to the imagination in a vivid way. During this workshop, participants will be introduced to forms of wool fibers, experience the process of wet wool felting and explore creative ways of incorporating this oldest technique in storytelling and other areas of your program. Presenters: Ana Vojnovic ECE. ITE. SN. & Nora Mejia B.Ed. ECE. Ana is completing her BA in Early Childhood Education and has a Diploma in Fine Arts. She is a textile artist and is interested in the innovative design of Early Childhood settings as well as promoting Inquiry Based Learning. Currently she works as an ECE instructor at a private institution. She is also taking part in the ECEBC Leadership Institute, in the project Circle of Creative Learning. Nora s work in ECE is inspired by the principles of the Reggio Emilia approach as well as Montessori. She has been enjoying working with children and their families for over 20 years in a variety of settings. Nora currently works at Westcoast Child Care Resource Centre as the Training Program Coordinator preparing and delivering professional development opportunities for Early Learning and Child Care Professionals. She is also collaborating in the project Circle of Creative Learning. Westcoast Child Care Resource Centre Short Courses February to June 2013 Page 2

3 Saturday April 27, 2013 Registration begins: Mar 1, 2013 Saturday May 25, 2013 Registration begins: Mar 1, 2013 Maximum participants: 50 Relationship Matters: Understanding Resistance and Defiance in Children Children are naturally inclined to resist and oppose when feeling pressed upon or controlled. Although the reaction is quite normal and even healthy in certain circumstances, its manifestations and impact can be highly disruptive and disturbing, making life difficult for parents, caregivers and teachers. Counterwill can take many forms from negativism to noncompliance depending upon the age and personality of the child. We will discuss the meaning of this deeprooted instinct as well as the dynamics that control its existence and expression. Strategies for dealing with resistance will be provided. Presenter: Deborah MacNamara, PhD Dr. Deborah MacNamara is a counsellor with a private practice in Vancouver and is on faculty at the Neufeld Institute. She works with parents, educators, child care and mental health professionals in making sense of kids from the inside out. Deborah also provides individual counselling for adolescents who are facing transition issues into adulthood. Deborah has over 20 years experience as a counsellor and teacher working in educational and community mental health settings. She writes for a number of newsletters, parenting magazines, blogs and is currently working on a book about young children with Dr. Neufeld at the Neufeld Institute. Special Brains, Special Needs What forces detract from the brain s ability to learn? Children today have challenges such as ADD, ADHD, learning delays, nutritional deficiencies, dyslexia, sleep disorders, oppositional disorders, learned helplessness and many, many more. Discover how to engage and work with children so that they can self-regulate and caregivers reduce their own stress. Gain some practical skills and strategies for helping children to succeed and be active participants in the process of learning. This practical, relevant and meaningful workshop is full of hope and optimism for the future. These strategies cost nothing, take little time to prepare and can be used at a moment s notice. If you want to help children in today s world, you need to begin with their brain. Presenter: Gary Anaka Gary is a Learning Assistance specialist with over 30 years of classroom teaching experience. He has presented professional development workshops to thousands of teachers, caregivers, parents and children all over BC since His energetic and lively sessions model meaningful and practical support for helping children to reach their potential. Gary s sessions are always filled with humour to grow the brain and optimism to support teachers, caregivers and parents to help children to become life-long learners. Gary is the author of two books: Your Magical Brain: How It Learns Best, a resource book for teachers and parents, and Brain Wellness: The Secrets For Longevity. The scope of his work can be viewed at Westcoast Child Care Resource Centre Short Courses February to June 2013 Page 3

4 Saturday June 22, 2013 Registration begins: Apr 5, 2013 Maximum participants: 25 A Proactive Approach to Challenging Behaviours This workshop explores the rationale behind challenging behaviours, giving a deeper understanding of why they occur. Learn how to prepare and respond in a confident, successful manner, rather than simply react. Participants will also have the opportunity to share situations where they have struggled. You will leave with more tools in your toolbox, including communication and strategies to use when working with children with challenging behaviors. Presenter: Debra Smith In her current positions Debra works as an Early Childhood Educator instructor at Douglas College and as a Family Support Worker with the Community Living Society in Burnaby, where she works with adults with disabilities. Debra combines her more than 20 years of experience in working with children and youth of all abilities along with her educational background in Counselling Psychology to support children and adults develop to their optimal potential. You can also find this flyer on our website Follow us on facebook Westcoast Child Care Resource Centre Short Courses February to June 2013 Page 4

5 Registration Form PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY DB Office use only Workshop/Course Title: Workshop/Course Date: First Name: Last Name: Centre/Organization: Address: Postal Code: Phone: Fax: Method of Payment: (one form per participant per workshop) VISA (only) Authorization # (office use only) Card Number: Expiry Date: / Cardholder s Name: Cheque or Money Order Cheque # (office use only) Payable to Westcoast CCRC. NSF cheques will incur a $25 charge. Payment Amount: $ Ways to Register: 1. Online at click on the Workshops and Training orange tab, then Westcoast Workshops. 2. Fax Registration Form to Mail with payment (Cheque or VISA) ATTN: Training Registration. 4. In person pay with cash, debit, cheque or VISA. Refund and Cancellation Policy: 1. Refunds will be made if cancellation is made 3 business days prior to the Workshop/Course date. 2. All refunds are subject to a $10.00 Administration Fee. 3. Westcoast may cancel a workshop at any time. Registrants will be notified and will receive a full refund. Workshop/Course Policies: I have read the Refund and Cancellation Policy and the Workshop/Course Policies. 1. Payment must be made at time of registration. 2. Certificates of participation and receipts will be provided at the end of the workshop/course. 3. Participants must stay for the full workshop/course to receive a certificate. 4. Doors close 15 minutes after the start time in respect to the presenter and participants. Latecomers who arrive after 15 minutes will not be admitted and will not receive a certificate. 5. There is a $15 fee to replace a missing certificate. 6. We are unable to accommodate children during workshop/course time. 7. Westcoast is a scent-free environment and has instituted a scent-free policy for all employees and visitors. Please do not use scented products while attending workshops and short courses. Space is limited. Please register early to avoid disappointment. Westcoast Child Care Resource Centre, 2772 East Broadway, Vancouver, BC. V5M 1Y8 Phone: Fax: [email protected] Toll-Free: Westcoast Child Care Resource Centre Short Courses February to June 2013 Page 5