The Tinman artwork by Jim Shore

THE TINMAN

STAFF DEVELOPMENT TOPICS

     Pre-K through Grade 12

Sessions designed to meet needs of all grade levels, all subject areas, and all special needs. Work is budget

conscious and quality guaranteed.

The New “Three Rs” of Teaching and Learning

(see information on Dorothy and Toto linked page)

Emotions and Learning

When an individual is emotionally blocked that individually is academically locked! What baggage do your students bring to the classroom...from home, bus stop, school yard? Is there an impenetrable brick wall preventing them from focusing? How can we make emotions work for us instead of against us?

Knowing What to Ask - The Art of Questioning

(see information on Dorothy and Toto linked page.)

Motivation for Students in the 21st Century

We are the first generation of teachers attempting to prepare students to be productive members of society...in a society that is moving and changing so fast it doesn’t know what it needs from our graduates. How can we build intrinsic motivation? How can we help students see they need to believe to achieve and succeed?

Cooperative Learning

(see information on Dorothy and Toto linked page).

Making Sense of Adolescence

Recent brain research reveals much heretofore unknown information about this stage of life. Puberty, brain growth, hard-wiring, peer pressure, choices, rewards and consequences for choices made,

all have new meaning for teachers and parents. Working with the grain of the brain, instead of fighting against it, will yield positive

results for all involved with these young adults.  They are, after all,

our future leaders!

Classroom Management for the 21st Century

(see information on Dorothy and Toto linked page.)