CPD Workshops

CENTER FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - Workshops

Summer term begins Monday, June 30, 2008.

**University Closed Friday, July 4, Independence Day Holiday

Registration Information:

Students may register by following the complete registration information provided on the Registration Information page. Remember to register early. Workshops and classes with low enrollment, regardless of the start date, will be canceled during the week of June 23rd.

Courses & Workshops:

A complete list of the Workshops offered by NCE’s Center for Professional Development for Summer 2008 is included below:

OFF-CAMPUS WORKSHOPS

BROOKFIELD ZOO

1st Avenue and 31st Street, Brookfield, IL

For information: Lanis Petrik (708) 688-8372 or LAPETRIK@Brookfieldzoo.org

♦ SCE582BR WS / Science Ed /Topic / Species or Taxons: Lions and Tigers and Bears! (1sh)

CRN 60645

Fri., 6/27, 4:30 PM—10:00 PM at Brookfield Zoo &

Sat., 6/28, 8:30 AM—5:00 PM at Brookfield Zoo

Instructor: L. Petrik

For grades pre-K through 3. Workshop participants will join staff and scientists from the Brookfield Zoo as they explore species and taxon of animals: Lions and Tigers and Bears! Topics of study will include: status in the wild, effects of human interactions, captive care and breeding programs husbandry issues, research projects and methods of teaching in the classroom or focused field trip setting. Look at some of the big animals that are favorites for young children. Discover predator/prey information and lifestyles, share fiction and nonfiction books, write stories and poems, and take home craft projects and pictures. Please bring a sack lunch each day of the workshop. Upon registration, maps & driving directions will be e-mailed to participants.

♦ SCE 585AY WS / Science ED / Instructional Practices / In-Depth Science Inquiry (2 sh)

CRN 60670 CANCELED DUE TO LOW ENROLLMENT

Mon. thru Thurs. 6/23—6/26, 8:30 AM--4:30 PM at Brookfield Zoo

Instructor: L. Petrik

The workshop will foster the development of inquiry teaching skills, and provide participants with the tools needed to further increase their competence and confidence in teaching science through inquiry. The course will include pre-inquiry assessment tools, individual inquiry investigations, interdisciplinary learning and inquiry techniques, and critical thinking skills. Participants will also carry out original inquiry investigations. Please bring a sack lunch each day of the workshop. Upon registration, maps & driving directions will be e-mailed to participants.

♦ SCE 585AJ WS / Science ED / Instructional Practices / Connecting Reading & Science Inquiry: The Salt Creek Watershed (1 sh)

CRN 60646

Sat., 6/14, 8:30 AM—4:30 PM at Brookfield Zoo &

Sat., 6/21, 8:30 AM—4:30 PM at Fullersburg Woods Nature Center

Instructor: L. Petrik

This workshop is part of the “Reading Our Landscapes” Science and Literature Series. Integrate science and show how literacy can be a vehicle for science instruction. Incorporate signs, nature exploration and inquiry into the teaching of reading. Participate in hands on experiences and nature exploration to create activities for the teaching of science through reading and writing. Activities will include poetry, journaling, and alternate ways of presenting reading material. The participants will receive a children’s book to demonstrate the teaching of science through reading. Please bring a sack lunch each day of the workshop. Upon registration, maps & driving directions will be e-mailed to participants.

♦ SCE 585AJ WS / Science ED / Instructional Practices / Connecting Reading & Science Inquiry: Changing Landscapes (1 sh)

CRN 60647

Sat., 7/12, 8:30 AM—4:30 PM at Spring Valley Nature Center &

Sat., 7/19, 8:30 AM—4:30 PM at Brookfield Zoo

Instructor: L. Petrik

♦ SCE 585AJ WS / Science ED / Instructional Practices / Connecting Reading & Science Inquiry: Our Changing Prairies (1 sh)

CRN 60648

Wed., 7/30, 8:30 AM—4:30 PM at Brookfield Zoo &

Wed., 8/6, 8:30 AM—4:30 PM at Fermilab

Instructor: L. Petrik

♦ SCE 585AJ WS / Science ED / Instructional Practices / Connecting Reading & Science Inquiry: Remembering the Farm (1 sh)

CRN 60649

Sat., 8/2, 8:30 AM—4:30 PM at Brookfield Zoo &

Sat., 8/9, 8:30 AM—4:30 PM at Geneva Park District

Instructor: L. Petrik

♦ SCE 582BW WS / Science ED / Topic / Exploring Habitats: World Habitats, grades 3-9 (3 sh)

CRN 60650

Mon. thru Fri., 7/7—7/11, 8:30 AM—4:30 PM at Brookfield Zoo

Instructor: L. Petrik

Participants will join staff from Brookfield Zoo to explore biomes around the world, such as deserts, wetlands, lakes or temperate forests and the residents and climates of the habitats involved. Topics of study will include: plant and animal characteristics, effects of human interactions, research (both in situ and in captivity) projects, and methods for teaching about the biome in the classroom or focused field trip setting. Comparisons will be made between various habitats characterized by a biome, such as the Sonoran desert in Arizona and the Aticama Desert of Peru or the North American Plains and the African Savannahs. Please bring a sack lunch each day of the workshop. Upon registration, maps & driving directions will be e-mailed to participants.

♦ SCE 582BW WS / Science ED / Topic / Exploring Habitats: Extreme Oceans! (1 sh)

CRN 60651

Tues., 7/15, 8:30 AM—4:30 PM at Brookfield Zoo &

Wed., 7/16, 8:30 AM—4:30 PM at Brookfield Zoo

Instructor: L. Petrik

Participants will join staff from Brookfield Zoo to explore biomes around the world: Extreme Oceans! Topics of study will include: plant and animal characteristics, effects of human interactions, research (both in situ and in captivity) projects, and methods for teaching about the biome in the classroom or focused field trip setting. Comparisons will be made between various habitats characterized by a biome. Please bring a sack lunch each day of the workshop. Upon registration, maps & driving directions will be e-mailed to participants.

♦ SCE 585AX WS / Science ED / Instructional Practices / Integrating Science with Reading and Mathematics In the K-8 Classroom (2 sh)

CRN 60671

Mon. thru Thurs., 7/21—7/24, 8:30 AM—4:30 PM at Brookfield Zoo

Instructor: L. Petrik

Participants will learn to incorporate multiple curriculum demands into classroom teaching by effectively incorporating student-centered, inquiry-based methods with integrated, interdisciplinary approaches. Participants will develop curricula that can be used in their classroom. The workshop will include practical applications and hands-on approaches for teaching, developing, and implementing thematic units. Although science content is at the foundation of the activities and curricula explored, it is a fully integrated approach emphasizing literacy and mathematics in particular. Please bring a sack lunch each day of the workshop. Upon registration, maps & driving directions will be e-mailed to participants.

♦ SCE 582 BX WS / Science ED / Topic / Animal Behavior: Communication: Do you hear me now? (1sh)

CRN 60652

Fri., 7/25, 4:30 PM—10:00 PM at Brookfield Zoo &

Sat., 7/26, 8:30 AM—4:30 PM at Brookfield Zoo

Instructor: L. Petrik

From the obvious roaring of a lion to the nearly undetectable infrasound used by elephants, from the bright colors of the male peacock to the subtle postures of some species as individuals meet, animal communication is a fascinating topic! Animals communicate through sound, smell, postures, colors, actions and more! Participants will learn methods that will allow you to observe, interpret, analyze graph and understand animal behavior with an emphasis on communication. Observe animals and experience learning activities for your classroom.

Recommended for grades 6-12. Please bring a sack lunch each day of the workshop. Upon registration, maps & driving directions will be e-mailed to participants.

♦ SCE 582 CC WS / Science ED / Topic / Teaching Green: Conservation Leaders (1sh)

CRN 60653

Tues., 7/29, 8:30 AM—4:30 PM at Brookfield Zoo &

Thurs., 7/31, 8:30 AM—4:30 PM at Brookfield Zoo

Instructor: L. Petrik

Engage in activities and develop strategies and projects that will help you become a conservation leader for your students. Find out about the green activities and action list created by students at Brookfield Zoo. The class includes an outdoor conservation stewardship experience. Please bring a sack lunch each day of the workshop. Upon registration, maps & driving directions will be e-mailed to participants.

♦ SCE 585 AW WS / Science ED / Instructional Practices / Implementing Critical Thinking in the Science Curriculum (1sh)

CRN 60672

Thurs., 8/7, 8:30 AM—4:30 PM at Brookfield Zoo &

Thurs., 8/14, 8:30 AM—4:30 PM at Brookfield Zoo

Instructor: L. Petrik

Put your thinking cap on and discover ways to directly apply critical thinking models to your everyday teaching. The principles and science of critical thinking as a teaching model are introduced in this interactive class. Learn how to assess students’ prior understanding before building knowledge. Use questions, claims and evidence to deepen student understanding. Science content is at that foundation of the activities and ideas explored. It is a fully integrated approach emphasizing critical thinking, and its application especially to science, as well as whole classroom, K-8 instruction. Please bring a sack lunch each day of the workshop. Upon registration, maps & driving directions will be e-mailed to participants.

SPRING VALLEY NATURE CENTER

1111 East Schaumburg Rd., Schaumburg, IL 60194

For information: Mary Rice (847) 985-2100 or marice@parkfun.com

♦SCE 582CI WS / Science ED / Topic / Insects for the Elementary Classroom(1sh)

CRN 60644

Sat., 7/19, 8:30 AM—4:30 PM at Spring Valley Nature Center &

Mon., 7/28, 1:00 PM—9:00 PM at Spring Valley Nature Center

Instructor: M. Rice

Students are fascinated by insects, so build on their enthusiasm by becoming an expert on the insects found in the prairies, wetlands, and woodlands of Chicago Wilderness. Become familiar with the characteristics of the major orders and learn to identify many of the common insects. Participate in activities and experiments, develop grade appropriate lessons, research a species, and enjoy insect related music, drama, literature, and art.

SHEDD AQUARIUM

1200 South Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60605

For information: Joy Kubarek-Sandor (312) 692-3165 or jkuba@sheddaquarium.org

♦ SCE 582CA WS / Science ED / Topic / Great Lakes Science (1sh)

CRN 60711

Wed., 6/25, 9:00 AM—2:30 PM at Shedd Aquarium

Thurs., 6/26, 9:00 AM—2:30 PM at Shedd Aquarium

Fri., 6/27, 9:00 AM—2:30 PM at Shedd Aquarium

Instructor: J. Kubarek-Sandor

Investigate the Great Lakes at the Shedd Aquarium! Learn about the major issues threatening the health of this vulnerable resource, including water quality, water use, and reduced biodiversity. Develop and test hands-on classroom materials with Shedd Aquarium professionals as we work at making your students investigators of the Great Lakes! Discover the Great Lakes ecosystem, and integrate the Illinois Learning standards into grade level appropriate, content rich lessons for the classroom. Breakfast will be served.

ON-LINE WORKSHOPS AND COURSES

♦ CIC595B Special Topics/ Curriculum & Instruction/Death in Schools (1sh)

CRN 60654

On-line Orientation required, Questions: jmoore@nl.edu ext. 5192

On-line: Mon. 7/7 thru 7/18, final paper due 7/27

Instructor: J. Moore

Death enters the classroom, whether invited or not. As educators we have little knowledge of the ways in which children and adolescents understand death and how we can support them in their grieving. Students' academic lives can be greatly impacted by a significant death or trauma. Current events can exacerbate these issues. This workshop explores ways in which teachers can begin to deal with death and grief in a school context. The course consists of a two-week totally online experience. A final reflection paper is due one week after the end of the online session. Contact jmoore@nl.edu to complete on-line orientation as soon as you register.

♦TIE584J WS / TIE / Curriculum Materials/ Engaged Learning with Technology (1sh)

CRN 60655

On-line: Orientation required, Questions: craig.cunningham@nl.edu.

On-line: July 7 thru July 17

Instructor: C. Cunningham

Participants will explore ways in which technology can be integrated in the school curriculum to encourage students to become more actively engaged in their learning. This workshop will meet over a minimum of 15 clock hours. This workshop is suitable for students in any graduate program in the field of education. Prerequisites: At a minimum, participants must possess the basic computer skills to independently use a word processor, internet browser, email and search engine. Ability to use spreadsheet and presentation software would also be helpful. Contact craig.cunningham@nl.edu to complete online orientation as soon as you register. There is a required textbook, which will be available from the NLU online bookstore.

ON CAMPUS WORKSHOPS AND COURSES

CHICAGO CAMPUS, 122 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago

♦CIL585G WKSP/Bilingual & Multicultural ED/InstructionalPractices/Teaching Standard English as a Second Dialect (1sh)

CRN 60656

Fri., 7/25, 4:00 PM--10:00 PM &

Sat., 7/26, 9:30 AM—5:30 PM

Instructor: M. Berger

“How to Teach Standard English as a Second Dialect to Nonstandard English-Speakers.” The interactive workshop’s goal is to train educators to help nonstandard English-speaking children and adults recognize

and honor the value of their spoken dialects, examine the linguistic regularities of their dialects and compare them with standard English, practice and use standard English structural features in speaking and writing,

make decisions about “situational dialect switching,” and learn appropriate self-monitoring techniques for choosing standard or nonstandard dialect in different situations. The workshop’s techniques can be applied

to working with students at any age level.

♦TIE 584M WS / Tech in ED / Curriculum Materials / Introduction to Graphic Organizers and Concept Mapping using Inspiration (1sh)

CRN 60687

Fri., 8/1, 9:00 AM—5:00 PM

Fri., 8/8, 9:00 AM—5:00 PM

Instructor: T. Murdach

Concept mapping and graphic organizers allow teachers and students to brainstorm and organize thoughts, ideas, and information. During this workshop, participants will learn how to develop their own concept maps and graphic organizers using Inspiration and Kidspiration to support their classroom initiatives. In-depth discussions of integration strategies will help them incorporate this powerful technology tool into their curriculum.

♦SEC 585D WS / Secondary ED / Improvisation for Creative Pedagogy (2 sh)

CRN 60673

Mon.—Fri., 6/23—6/27

8:30 AM-–3:30 PM

Instructors: K. McKnight & M. Scruggs

$65 fee

Most people know The Second City as an innovative school for improvisation that has turned out leading talents such as Alan Arkin, Bill Murray, Stephen Colbert, and Tina Fey. This groundbreaking theater company has also trained thousands of educators and teachers through its Improvisation for Creative Pedagogy program which uses improv exercises to teach a wide variety of content areas and boost all skills that are crucial for student learning: listening, teamwork, communication, idea-generation, vocabulary, and more. This two semester hour professional development workshop explores the fundamentals of improvisation and its applications as a pedagogical tool for the adolescent level classroom. Improvisation is active and student-centered learning that supports the development of critical thinking. The workshop will feature improvisational exercises and examples of how these may be adapted for specific adolescent classroom learning experiences in these content areas: language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. Descriptions of improvisational games and lessons that incorporate strategies and elements of curriculum differentiation, the theory of multiple intelligences, and current methodology in “best practices” for classroom learning will be presented.

♦SEC 585F WS / Secondary ED / Teaching Writing in the Inclusive Secondary Classroom (1 sh)

CRN 60682

Tues., 6/17, 8:30 AM—4:00 PM &

Wed., 6/18, 8:30 AM—4:00 PM

Instructor: K. McKnight

Several well known writing gurus offer models and ideas for teaching writing and grammar in context. It is often suggested that teachers use mini lessons as an instructional strategy for teaching grammar. The participants in this one hour professional development workshop will learn how to develop effective mini lessons that integrate Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences. These lessons integrate different learning styles and are designed to support all learners, regular education and students with special needs, in the inclusive classroom.

♦SEC 585G WS / Secondary ED / Teaching the Literature Classics in the Inclusive Secondary Classroom (1 sh)

CRN 60683

Thurs., 6/19, 8:30 AM—4:00 PM

Fri., 6/20, 8:30 AM—4:00 PM

Instructor: K. McKnight

This workshop will incorporate reader response strategies and current best practices (including curriculum differentiation) which are essential to the effective teaching of the literature classics. Specific strategies that address students with special needs in the teaching of the literature classics will be a taught in this workshop. In addition, best practice strategies for teaching linguistically complex literature to regular education students and students with special needs in an inclusive classroom setting will also be addressed.

♦CIG 585B WS / Gifted ED / Instructional Practices /Creative Strategies, Activities & Materials forTeaching Gifted(2sh)

CRN 60657

Mon. thru Thurs., 6/30 thru 7/3, 8:30 AM—4:00 PM

Instructor: R. Lange

This workshop examines the vital role that creativity plays in promoting and supporting the creative, academic and intellectual growth of gifted students. It identifies their creative needs and abilities and demonstrates a wide range of proven strategies and activities for meeting these needs in all subject areas. A central feature of the workshop is an exploration of the visual and performing arts as a rich resource for designing creative, interdisciplinary units for high-ability learners. Participants will have opportunities to develop creative applications of their own and tailor ideas from the workshop to the unique learning needs of their students. A highlight of this workshop will be visits made to local Loop institutions such as the Art Institute, Chicago Cultural Center, Chicago Architecture Foundation and other places to show how these Chicago landmarks can be used to incorporate higher level thinking and creativity in your classroom activities.

NORTH SHORE CAMPUS, 5202 Old Orchard Road, Skokie, IL

♦CIL585E WKSP/Bilingual & Multicultural Education/ Instructional Practices/ Using Music in the ESL Classroom (1sh)

CRN 60658

Sat., 7/19, 9:30 AM—5:00 PM

Sat., 7/26, 9:30 AM—5:00 PM

Instructor: K. Lems

Participants will examine ways to use music to foster language development in the ESL classroom for ELLs of all ages. Topics include the use of instrumental music to spur writing and speaking, studying the texts of songs for vocabulary, idiom, and structures, learning and using the language of musicology and music criticism, analyzing the sociocultural and historical context of selected musicians, pieces, and genres, and learning to express one’s own emotional reactions to music.

♦RLL583I WKSP / Reading / Contemporary Issues/ Young Adult Literature as the Centerpiece of An Anti-bullying Program (1sh)

CRN 60659

Thurs., 8/7, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Fri., 8/8, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Instructor: C. Hillsberg

This offering provides strategies to combat bullying at the middle school level through the use of young adult literature. Students study the causes and effects of bullying and read short stories that focus on the consequences of bullying and ostracism. The workshop also offers reading strategies to enhance comprehension and increase the effect of the literature on the bullies, the victims, and the bystanders. Collateral school-wide programs to combat bullying will be described.

♦CIC587F WKSP/Curriculum & Instruction/Management & Discipline/ Teacher Effectiveness Training (3 sh)

CRN 60660

Mon.—Fri., 7/14—7/18, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Instructor: W. Spitzer

$40 material & book fee

This is a three-semester hour graduate course. In this course teachers will learn and practice the principles of effective communication and problem solving skills essential to creating self-motivated, self-disciplined students

within a climate of caring and cooperation. The course will also assist teachers in promoting a “Win-Win” approach to teamwork and collaboration while working with students, coworkers, parents and community organizations.

The course will focus on Gordon’s “Teacher Effectiveness” model and show how it is consistent with current research and can encourage student empathy and cooperation.

♦CIG 585A WS / Gifted ED / Instructional Practices / The Gifted Student (1 sh)

CRN 60661

Fri., 8/8, 4:00 PM—10:00 PM

Sat., 8/9, 9:00 AM—5:00 PM

Instructor: J. Smutny

This workshop offers an introduction to gifted education, to identification and intervention, with an emphasis on practical application to the classroom experience. Differentiating instructional practices, multicultural considerations, hands on involvement and creative activities will be inherent in the workshop.

♦MHE450 Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers (3 sh)

CRN 60684

Tues. & 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29 & 8/5 1:00 PM—5:00 PM

Thurs. 7/3, 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 7/31 & 8/7 1:00 PM—5:00 PM

Instructor: P. Raabe

This is a mathematics content course for prospective and inservice elementary school teachers. It addresses the concepts of a comprehensive elementary and middle school mathematics curriculum through reasoning and problem solving in the areas of patterns, number, geometry, measurement, data, and chance.

LISLE CAMPUS, 850 Warrenville Road, Lisle, IL 60532

♦CIC587F WKSP/Curriculum & Instruction/Management &Discipline/ Teacher Effectiveness Training (3 sh)

CRN 60662

Mon.—Fri., 7/28—8/1, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Instructor: W. Spitzer

$40 material & book fee

The course will focus on Gordon’s “Teacher Effectiveness” model and show how it is consistent with current research and can encourage student empathy and cooperation.

♦SEC 585E WS/Secondary ED/Integrating Primary & Secondary Sources to Enhance Social Studies in the Secondary Classroom (1 sh)

CRN 60674

Mon., 7/14, 5:00 PM --10:00 PM

Wed., 7/16, 5:00 PM --10:00 PM

Fri., 7/18, 5:00 PM --10:00 PM

Instructor: C. Guccione

This workshop provides opportunities for present and future social studies educators to enhance their teaching by integrating primary and secondary sources. Educators will learn how to use primary and secondary sources to teach social studies, analytic and literacy skills to their students and as well as explore resources for locating appropriate sources. Workshop sessions will include time to develop activities, lessons and projects which integrate primary and secondary sources.

♦SEC 585E WS/Secondary ED/Integrating Primary & Secondary Sources to Enhance Social Studies in the Secondary Classroom (1 sh)

CRN 60675

Mon., 8/11, 8:00 AM—4:00 PM

Tues., 8/12, 8:00 AM—4:00 PM

Instructor: C. Guccione

♦TIE 585A WS/ Tech in ED / Integrating Podcasting Into the Curriculum (1 sh)

CRN 60663

Fri., 7/18, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Fri., 7/25, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Instructor: R. Hansen

The innovation of distributing audio files and enhanced audio files through the internet technology known as Real Simple Syndication (RSS) has taken the world of technology by storm. Known as PodCasting, this innovation has become the fastest growing technology use in history. Educators and students have the potential not only to be consumers of the information delivered through PodCasting, but also information producers. Educators participating in this workshop will become familiar with the nature of this innovation, learn how to create and distribute educational content via PodCasting, and develop strategies for integrating PodCasting into their curricular area.

♦CIS 585R WS/ Social Science ED / Instructional Practices /Geography is Everywhere (1 sh)

CRN 60685

Wed., 7/23, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Thurs., 7/24, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Instructors: J. Lennert & L. Hodgman

This interactive workshop designed for pre-service and in-service teachers will involve participants with strategies and activities for bringing geography into their classrooms and into their lives. The Five Themes of Geography as proposed by the National Geographic Society (location, place, human-environmental interaction, movement and regions) will guide us as we explore content information and classroom learning activities appropriate for all levels of instruction. A Pass/Fail grade mode will be used for this workshop.

♦MHE501 Topics in Mathematics for Teachers: Number Concepts and Operations In the Elementary and Middle School Mathematics Curriculum (3 sh)

CRN 60686

Mons: 6/30, 7/7, 7/14, 7/21, 7/28 & 8/4, 1:00 PM—5:00 PM

Weds: 7/2, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30 & 8/6, 1:00 PM—5:00 PM

Instructor: C. Kaduk

Prerequisite: MHE 450 or equivalent

This is a mathematics course for prospective and inservice teachers. It addresses the concepts of number and its operations as they occur in a comprehensive elementary and middle school mathematics curriculum using reasoning, problem solving, and technology to understand its historical development as well as its applications in the areas of geometry, measurement, and data and chance. Opportunities to see how number is essential to understanding other subject areas are included.

WHEELING CAMPUS, 1000 Capitol Drive, Wheeling, IL 60090

♦RLL585AP WS/ Literature / Instruction / Reading Across the Curriculum (1 sh)