Course #3: How the Brain Learns

Taught by:
Tere Masiarchin, CESA 6 Language & Culture Center Coordinator
tmasiarchin@cesa6.org

Session Dates:
June 16 - August 4, 2014

From June 16 - August 4, 2014 courses will be structured with specific weekly lesson responsibilities, but allow for involvement at your own time and pace throughout the week from any internet location. Online collaboration will include group discussion board activities. Sharing your ideas and reflecting upon the course material will allow you to “experience” the content.

In this course you will:

• Explore how the brain learns languages
• Consider the challenges of acquiring a new language
• Learn ready-to-use brain compatible teaching strategies for academic language in social studies, math, and science
• Identify general principles to consider when planning lessons for ELs

In addition to these goals, participants will:

• Explore how to recognize and address problems in learning English
• Examine common misconceptions about language acquisition

Participants registering for this online course must purchase the book: How the ELL Brains Learns by David A Sousa (2010) Click here for link to free online book

Optional Graduate Credit:

1 graduate credit will be available through UW-Oshkosh for a credit fee of $200.00 payable to UW-Oshkosh – to be paid by June 23, 2014

Please complete the attached Graduate Registration form from UW-O (coming soon)  and return the completed form along with your check to:
Debbie Pinkerton at the CESA 6 office | 2935 Universal Court | Oshkosh WI 54904
If you prefer to pay with credit card (MasterCard or American Express only), please call Debbie Pinkerton at the CESA 6 Office (920.236.0548)

DO NOT MAIL YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION OR PAYMENT TO UW-OSHKOSH.

Disclaimer:

CESA 6 makes every effort to accommodate basic dietary needs such as vegetarian, gluten free and basic food allergies. Because of the number of meals served and the number of items used each day, along with food product changes from our food vendors, we cannot guarantee that every allergen in the food served will be identified and labeled. Guests concerned with food allergies must be aware of this risk. CESA 6 does not assume liability for adverse reactions to food consumed or items one may come into contact with while eating at a CESA 6 event. To better serve our guests with dietary restrictions or allergies, please go into your myQuickReg account and update the special accommodations section. Notice of a special dietary need must be made in advance of the event.

Cancellation Policy:

Any registration cancellation must be received at least 8 business days before event in order for a full conference fee refund to be issued (full refunds do not include service fees. Service fees are nonrefundable).Registration cancellations received 1-7 business days before an event, a refund, minus $50 for each participant, will be issued. Persons who are registered, but not in attendance on the day of the session ("no call, no show") will be charged the full registration fee. CESA 6 reserves the right to cancel any session due to insufficient enrollment. Participants will be notified by email if a cancellation occurs.