Presentation/Keynote: |
Educating in a Time of Student Empowerment
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Description: |
Teachers and educators are encountering an empowered student population demanding responsible social, civic, and moral leadership from adults. In this engaging keynote/presentation Dr. Jack Tierney describes his four-step “FEEL – THINK - PREP – ACT” framework for educating in a time of student empowerment drawing on research and focusing on “big ideas” and “do-able” applications.
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Audience: |
Teachers, Administrators, Parent Organization, School Board & Community
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Time: |
Keynotes: 30-60 min. / Presentations: 45-60 min.
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Workshop I: |
Educator Beliefs in a Time of Student Empowerment/
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Description: |
In this workshop Dr. Jack Tierney engages educators in active discussion around salient issues such as: school shootings and
violence, student activism, curricular vs social responsibilities, belief systems, brain-based learning, and facilitates consensus building on school-based responses. |
Audience: |
Teachers, Administrators
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Time: |
1 – 3 hrs. variable as per context
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Workshop II: |
Designing for Student Empowerment:
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Description: |
In this workshop Dr. Jack Tierney guides educators through the process of designing standards-based learning activities,
lessons, and curricular modifications that empower students to speak up and participate in civil society. |
Audience: |
Teachers, Administrators
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Time: |
1 – 3 hrs. variable as per context
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Workshop III: |
Facilitating Student Empowerment: Programs and Methods
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Description: |
In this workshop Dr. Jack Tierney summarizes recent research and program development and facilitates planning, preparing, and supporting school-sponsored social-conscious student activity.
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Audience: |
Teachers, Administrators
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Time: |
1 – 3 hrs. variable as per context
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