Robert Marzano, PhD March 14, 2012 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. "The Art & Science of Teaching"

About the Speaker

Robert J. Marzano, PhD, is cofounder and CEO of Marzano Research Laboratory in Englewood, Colorado. A leading researcher in education, he is a speaker, trainer, and author of more than 30 books and 150 articles on topics such as instruction, assessment, writing and implementing standards, cognition, effective leadership, and school intervention. His books include Designing & Teaching Learning Goals & Objectives, The Highly Engaged Classroom, Formative Assessment & Standards-Based Grading, On Excellence in Teaching, District Leadership That Works, and The Art and Science of Teaching. His practical translations of the most current research and theory into classroom strategies are internationally known and widely practiced by both teachers and administrators. In his foundational book The Art and Science of Teaching, Dr. Marzano highlights well-researched practices educators use to be truly effective and realize gains in student achievement. Learn which teaching strategies make the most difference in the classroom and how and when to use them. Gain insights on incorporating quality classroom practices from the perspectives of teacher and leader.

About the Event

One factor that continually surfaces as the single most influential component of an effective school is the individual teachers within that school. Ensure effective teaching in every classroom. This workshop provides tools and resources for immediate use by educators—and those who support them.

Specific attention will be paid to engagement strategies and a comprehensive framework of effective teaching that schools and districts can put into place immediately or use to generate their own models. This model is articulated in 10 design questions teachers ask themselves as they plan a unit of instruction. We now know that effective teachers are made, not born, and that even small increments in teacher effectiveness can have a positive effect on student achievement. This interactive, engaging workshop will provide tools and strategies to enhance teachers’ pedagogical skills.

Learning Outcomes

• Learn a common language of instruction.
• Learn important routines, including how to be clear about learning goals  connected to proficiency scales.
• Experience instructional strategies connected to delivering new content, and practice them to deepen understanding.
• Discover the importance of applying knowledge by generating and testing hypotheses.
• Learn important teacher behaviors for engagement and for building student-teacher relationships.
• Ensure high expectations for all students.

Agenda

Who Should Attend

The program is designed for superintendents, assistant superintendents, principals, curriculum directors, special education directors, teachers, graduate students, and other interested school administrators and educators.

Books

Books by Robert Marzano will be available for purchase, including The Art and Science of Teaching (2004), publisher ASCD. Checks, credit cards and cash will be accepted.

Location

Holmes Dining Commons, Fitchburg State University

Registration Information

Registration Fees: $150 includes workshop, luncheon and continuing education units (NO REFUNDS). This program offers four PDPs for educators. Payment is by check, credit card or purchase order. Teams of three or more within the same school district pay $125/person and must register by purchase order. Print the Invoice (PDF) or Registration form (PDF) to complete and mail or fax in per instructions. Payment is by check, credit card or purchase order. Follow link and instructions above.

Registration Deadline: March 6, 2012

REGISTER EARLY!  Registrations received by January 31, 2012 will be entered into a raffle to receive free admission.

Confirmation: Confirmations will be sent out once per week to the e-mail address you provide. You will receive an e-mail confirmation detailing event date, time and location.

Inclement Weather

In the event that Fitchburg State University is closed due to inclement weather
on March 14, the workshop will be cancelled and registrants will be refunded. Cancellation announcements can be heard on local television and radio stations (WRKO-7, WCVB-5, WBZ-4, WXLO, WEIM) or by calling (978) 665-4003.

NOTE: If you require any special arrangements to fully participate in the conference please contact cps@fitchburgstate.edu.