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Summer 2008 Professional Development for Teachers
This summer, spend a week at B-W ...
see results in your classroom all year!
Increase your capacity as an educator.
Expand your professional credentials.
Respond to the challenges of today's classrooms.
Baldwin-Wallace College offers a variety of non-degree graduate professional development workshops designed to meet the demands of today's educators. Professional development workshops earn graduate, professional development credit through Baldwin-Wallace College. They do not count toward the master's degree.
Unless otherwise indicated, all classes are offered at Baldwin-Wallace College in Berea, Ohio.
Highly Qualified Teacher Training for Intervention Specialists:
These classes are for intervention specialists who are seeking Highly Qualified Teacher (HQT) status in one or more of the content areas below. You will receive a certificate verifying successful completion and 3 hours of graduate, professional development credit per course through Baldwin-Wallace College. They do not count toward the master's degree at Baldwin-Wallace College.
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EDU 565.HQ1
Mathematics for Intervention Specialists
HQT Training
Instructor: G. Christie, Assistant Professor, Division of Education
Dr. Gary Christie is the full-time methods teacher in middle
childhood mathematics at B-W. The workshop is 45 clock hours
and all work will be completed within the classroom. The content
covers 1st through 9th grade mathematics within a hands-on,
developmental atmosphere through use of manipulatives to seek
the meaning behind procedures commonly taught in the traditional
mathematics classroom. Emphasis on cooperative learning.
No textbook. (Note: this class can not be taken concurrently with
HQT Science or HQT Writing/Reading due to required clock hours
in the classroom).
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Wheeler 305
June 9, 10, 11, 12, 13
Mon - Fri.
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
$410 for 3 credit course
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EDU 565.HQ2
Writing/Reading for Intervention Specialists
HQT Training
Instructor: Robert Bolek, Lecturer, Division of Education
Participants will explore the elements of literature, poetry, grammar,
genres of literature and types of writing appropriate for grades 7-12.
A young adult novel will be read. No textbook. Lab fee payable to the
instructor on the first day of class: $6. (Note: this class can not be
taken concurrently with HQT Math or HQT Science due to required
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Wheeler 108
June 11, 12, 13, 16, 17
Wed., Thurs., Fri., Mon., Tues.
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
$410 for 3 credit course
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EDU 565.HQ3
Science for Intervention Specialists
HQT Training
Instructor: Suzanne Rusnak, Lecturer, Division of Education
Ohio's academic content standards will be used as the basis for
material presented in this course designed for those instructing
grades 6 - 10. Topics to be covered include scientific inquiry,
biologic evolution, basic genetics, cell structure, and more.
A combination of lectures, class discussions, demonstrations,
and hands on activities will be used to cover the material.
No textbook. Lab fee $10. (Note: this class can not be
taken concurrently with HQT Math or HQT Writing/Reading
due to required clock hours in the classroom).
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Wilker 100
June 9, 10, 11, 12, 13
Mon - Fri.
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
$410 for 3 credit course
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EDU 565.HQ4
Social Studies for Intervention Specialists
HQT Training: 20th Century World History
Instructor: T. Sutton, Associate Professor of Political Science
An overview of 20th century world history, this workshop focuses
on major events and trends that shaped the period. Explore cultural
developments such as music, popular trends, visual arts, literature
and film as vehicles for getting your students interested in world
history. No textbook. $5.00 fee for CD-ROM.
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Malicky Center 200
June 18, 19, 20, 23, 24
Wed, Thurs., Fri., Mon., Tues.
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
$410 for 3 credit course
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Other Teacher Professional Development Offerings:
EDU 565.PD1
Differentiation and the 3 M's
Instructor: B. Sposet, Associate Professor and Middle Childhood
Coordinator, Division of Education
Do you have students with multiple abilities? Multiple cultures?
Do they speak multiple languages other than English?
If so, differentiation is the answer to meeting the needs of these
students. Participants will be introduced to the concept of tiered
assignments as well as strategies to use with ESL students in
the regular education classroom. Three field trips included.
Lunch extra.
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Wheeler 110
June 11, 12, 13
Wed. - Fri.
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
$275 for 2 credit course
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EDU 565.PD2
The Three R's: Reading, (W)Riting and Rubrics
Instructor: B. Sposet, Associate Professor and Middle Childhood
Coordinator, Division of Education
This workshop will discuss the purpose of rubrics, how to create them
and use them in the grading process. Participants will work in groups
to develop a thematic unit, an assessment and accompanying rubric
after viewing a video about teaching. Participants will also learn how
to utilize www.rubistard.org in the computer lab. Come and get ready
for the new school year!
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Wheeler 110
June 18 & 19
Wed. & Thurs.
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
$150 for 1 credit course
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EDU 565.PD3
Multi-Modalities in the Language Arts Grades 5-9
Instructor: Robert Bolek, Lecturer, Division of Education
This course will emphasize effective classroom teaching for any
teacher, any level. Traits of effective teaching and effective learners
will be introduced and discussed. The ability to teach through
planning lessons that include all modalities will be demonstrated.
Participants in the course will create their own lessons that include
all modalities that are useful and appropriate for their particular
teaching situation. Those taking the course will experience several
activities and strategies that incorporate modalities in a classroom
setting. Active and hands-on, this class will lead participants to
more effective teaching.
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Wheeler 108
June 18, 19, 20, 23, 24
Wed, Thurs, Fri, Mon, Tues.
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
$275 for 2 credit course
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EDU 565.PD4
The Holocaust: An Intensive One-Week Study
This workshop will focus on events shaping Europe and especially
Germany in the 20th century. It will take you from Emperor Wilhelm II,
World War I, the rise of Hitler, the descent into Hell, and to the new
democratic Germany.
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Kamm 213
July 7 - 11
Mon. - Fri.
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
$445 for 2 credit course
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EDU 565.PD5
Environmental Science for Educators:
Promoting Watershed Stewardship
(in cooperation with TriC East)
This course will prepare educators to design and implement a project
promoting stewardship in a local watershed. The Euclid Creek
Watershed will be used as a model to explore the natural history of
watersheds and the impacts of human activities. Contact Herbert
Mausser at 216-987-2336 for more information.
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Classes will meet at TriC East
Building & Classroom TBD
July 23, 24, 25, 26
Wed-Sat 8:30-4:00
and July 30
Wed. 8:30-Noon
$150 for 2 credit course
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EDU 565.PD6
Crisis Management for Teaching Professionals
This class is appropriate for teachers, paraprofessionals, social
workers and other school professionals. The training program
provides positive, practical and proven methods and strategies for
managing students in crisis situations. The program focuses on
identifying developing crises, ability to use intervention techniques
and de-escalating crises, with emphasis designed to build skills in
crisis intervention. Available for graduate or undergraduate credit
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Malicky Center 210
June 16, 17, 18
Mon.- Wed.
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
$275 for 2 credit course
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EDU 565.PD7
Improving Instruction and Student Learning with Technology
(beginner to intermediate)
Instructor: S. Finelli, Division of Education
This class is designed for classroom teachers who want to
explore and utilize practical and efficient ways to integrate
technology into instruction and learning. Obtain and apply skills
and knowledge of a variety of educational software and enhance
professional productivity. Learn how technology can be used
throughout various subject areas and with a diversity of learners.
No text. Students will purchase a CD-RW for $1.00.
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Wheeler 207
June 30, July 1,2,3
Mon.-Thurs.
8:00 to 11:15 am
$150 for 1 credit course
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EDU 565.PD8
Inquiry-Based Active-Learning Techniques
for Mathematics Instruction
Instructor: G. Christie, Assistant Professor, Division of Education
Dr. Gary Christie is the full-time methods teacher in childhood
mathematics at B-W. Participants will experience math in a
hands-on, inquiry-based/problem-solving format. The course
will emphasize teaching from a conceptual base rather than the
more typical, less successful abstract approach. Participants
will work in groups on specific lessons with math content of
their choosing, using active-learning techniques that can be
applied to their own classrooms. Focus will be on grades 2-5
but the course is very appropriate for kindergarten, first and sixth
grade teachers as well. Oberlin and Clearview teachers will
have priority enrollment in this class, other teachers welcome
on a space available basis.
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Classes will meet in the
Oberlin School District,
building & room TBD
June 18, 19, 20
Wed-Fri.
June 23, 24, 25
Mon-Wed.
9:00 am to 1:30 pm
$250 for 2 credit course
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275 Eastland Rd.