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Fresno Pacific University
Center for Professional Development, workshops conducted by Maryam
Torbati, Ph.D. in Fresno and Visalia ( May 1, 2008 through June 28,
2008) & Summer Session
Link to Fresno Pacific University Workshops Flyer
28 courses
have been created. All courses take into account "ELL, Gifted & talented
,special need "learners .furthermore
,all materials presented reflects the latest in education/brain
research. These courses are backed by number of outstanding universities
and considered appropriate for all types of teachers.( novice to
veteran)
Participants can earn professional
development university credits through, Fresno Pacific University, UC San Diego, UC Irvine, Fresno
State University, or Chapman University. Ten courses were part of
certificate program called “Learning & the Brain” through Fresno State
University Extension program.
List of current presentations
/workshops
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Psychology of Learning: Teaching and Learning with the Brain in Mind
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Art of teaching; Art of changing the brain
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Diversity; Fifty Strategies for Teaching Second Language Learners
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Differentiated Instruction How & why to differentiate
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Making the Connections: The Key Factor in Conflict Resolution
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Emotional Intelligence in Action
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Backward Design
Curriculum: Why is it the Most Important Element in a Successful
Educational Program?
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Art
of Creativity; what is it, how to become more creative, and how to make it work
for us
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Learning Theories in Motion, A journey throughout all the theories that
assist us for the duration of times
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Graphic organizers/mind maps; what are they? How to use them? What are their
benefits?
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Learning with the five enchanted tools; What are those? Why they are the key to
memory retention?
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Anger; from
how to recognize it …. , how mange it …, how to make it work for you. (From
children, to adolescent, to young adult, to adulthood)
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Grief and
its effect (From children, to adolescent, to young adult, to adulthood)
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Depression; How to identify it (From children, to adolescent, to young adult, to
adulthood), and how to deal with you!
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Diversity
in the global education; Exploration through cultures
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Art
of Motivation; Motivating the unmotivated; what are the tools?
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The gift
of Self-confidence; what is it? How to find it?
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Art, Music ,& Content
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Art of Reading & Comprehension
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Assessment
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The Art of Numbers
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Seven Secrets of Success
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Child Development
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Art of writing Process
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Effective Classroom Management ( The Art of Management)
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Thinking Maps (Memory Tools)
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The Art of Distinguishing the Gifted & Talented in ELD students
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TESOL Methodology and Practical Practice
We
would love to present in your school district / Organization for your staff
(Participants can also get professional development university credit 1 to 3
units of professional development for each topic or for preschool teacher work
certificate).
You
could choose any of these topics or a combination of them for your organization
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