Staff Orientation MeetingJune 9, 2014

Introductions & Back Stories

Why are we here?

Our Mission

Have Fun

Improve English

Build Connections

Learning v. Acquisition

• Passive recipient of knowledge• Drills, workbooks – exercises for the

sake of work• No real life purpose to work

completed• Inauthentic

• Active Participant in Constructing knowledge

• Hands-on activities • Authentic, meaningful activities• Success = Engagement

Language EngagementGoal = Confidence in speaking

Do• Ask questions• Repeat back what was said

(correctly)• Be silly & fun• Introduce vocabulary in a

meaningful, hand-on way• Provide positive feedback• Adjust conversation to meet the

student at their level

Do Not

• Drill• Show disappointment for a wrong

answer• Interrupt to correct• Expect the same output from all

students• Do most of the takling

How We Teach:Goal =Engagement

Adjusting the Environment

Activities Props

Student Grouping

Physical space

Cultural Understanding & Respect

What do they have in common?

Robin Williams & Christopher Reeves

Al Gore & Tommy Lee Jones

Anthony Weiner & Josh Stuart

Safety

• Sunscreen & Water• Heat Stroke – Susie• Will get kid’s bios (note swimming

level/allergies)• First aid kit (bring with you each day)• First aid stations at attractions• No diving in pool• Dinner in hotel lobby (no alcohol)

Rules1.Be Safe2.Be Kind3.Be respectful of things

If correction is needed4. Adjust the environment/Change the interaction5. Private Conversation3. Give benefit of the doubt/understand cultural differences

The Schedule What each day looks like

The Lesson Plans- Go through tub

- Meals- Address questions

Teacher Checklist

• Antidotal Notes on each child• Use your own technology• Over-prepare each lesson

• Completion of Student Workbook• Ready for the Best Summer of your Life

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