Fine Tune Your Skills 2011-12
Professional Development for Teaching Artists and Educators 2011-12
Learn specific techniques and creative ways to use the arts in classrooms and community sites.
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Integrating Drama and Creative Writing into the Classroom Curriculum Learn to think more imaginatively in the classroom. Using group exercises, creative writing and improvisation, artist Frank Ingrasciotta helps you develop a “think outside the box” approach in social studies, science, math and language arts. Share ideas about how to use different techniques with your students. You will acquire at least 20 new lesson plans that integrate creativity and the arts into curricula. Presenter: Frank Ingrasciotta is an actor, playwright, stage director, educator and AW teaching artist. His workshops have provided opportunities for students and educators to enhance their creative and interpersonal skills. Using theatre, improvisation, playwriting and creative writing, he has guided students on creative journeys that open positive self-expression and a strong understanding of the curriculum. Frank is on the faculty of SUNY Purchase and Manhattanville College teaching Acting and the Business of Show Business. |
Classroom Management: Lessons on Communication and Facilitation Explore creative teaching tools in effective classroom strategies. Learn practical tips for managing classrooms, improving discipline, facilitating workshops and communicating effectively. Presenter: Founder of Creative Curiosity Inc, for over 30 years Kim McCormack has been an education consultant, helping students become successful learners by developing creative and critical thinking, imagination, as well as observing and listening skills. A leading professional development specialist in arts integration, Kim is an invited National Tour Workshop Leader for the Kennedy Center, Washington DC, Kim is at the forefront of her field bringing Arts Integration and 21st Century learning to professional development for educators throughout the country.
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ArtsWestchester Teaching Artists: FREE attendance for each workshop
General Public, teachers, artists: $15 per workshop
College Students: $5 per workshop
*Continuing Education Unit through Purchase College: $25 plus cost of all four workshops
*Sign up for all four “Fine Tune Your Skills” workshops and receive 1 Continuing Education Unit(CEU) through Purchase College, SUNY. SUNY is the nation’s largest and most comprehensive state university system. With a legacy for offering programs in the arts, Purchase College is a dynamic partner for ArtsWestchester in this endeavor. This CEU Certificate is optional with a one-time fee payable of $25 to ArtsWestchester. Contact Jessy Mendez, 914.428.4220 x313 for further information.
Registration:
Please call Jessy Mendez 914.428.4220 x313
Registration is ongoing, but space is limited so early reservations are highly suggested
All workshops take place on:
2nd Floor Gallery of the Arts Exchange
31 Mamaroneck Avenue
White Plains, NY 10601
This series of professional development workshops is made possible in part through a grant from New York State Council on the Arts, Arts In Education program.
