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Venue pre-conference workshops: Via G.Ferrari 1 - Turin, ITALY


On Saturday, January 19, and Sunday, January 20, 2008, educators involved in formal and informal settings are invited to participate in a wide range of dynamic experiential workshops led by nationally and internationally acclaimed facilitators. Take the opportunity to hone your skills, learn new methodologies, and exchange information and ideas about your work.

Click here for a description of the workshops and brief biographies of the facilitators.

We have provided a description of the various workshops as well as brief biographies of the people giving them. Because some workshops will have a restricted number of participants, please be advised to register early. Participants will be registered for workshops on a first come, first serve basis only.

To register for pre-conference workshops, please fill out the forms 'registration pre-conference workshops' and also 'signup sheet pre-conference workshops'.

To register for the conference, download the conference registration form.

Workshop facilitators

Title of workshop

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IT

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1.  Pasi Sahlberg

Training Trainers for Cooperative Learning

x

-

2. Kathryn Markovchick et al

Celebratory Learning to Differentiate – for all Students

x

-

3. Lynda Baloche and
    Yael Sharan

Enhancing Creativity in Cooperative Contexts

x

x

-

4. Yael Sharan

 How is Cooperative Learning Affected by Cultural Differences in Teaching and Learning? 

x

x

-

5. Robyn Gillies

Cooperative Learning: Integrating Theory and Practice

x

-

6. Linda Lee

Assessing School Improvement Through a Social Justice Lens

x

-

7. Carl Grant

Beyond Celebrating Diversity: Intercultural Education for Human Rights and Social Justice

x

x

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8. Francesca Gobbo

Complex Instruction and Intercultural Education

x

x

-

9. Sabrina Ortega

Cooperative Learning and Second Language Teaching

x

x

30

10. Gianni Di Pietro

Learning to Understand the Differences Between Civilizations

x

x

30

11. Marco Falasca

C. L. and  Problem Based Learning (PBL)  in Science Education

x

x

24

12. Maria Grazia Bergamo

Cooperative Learning: Effective Cooperation Between Teachers and Parents

x

x

24

13. Claudio Berretta

C. L. and Social Skills Education with Special Needs Students

x

x

40

14. Fabrizia Monfrino

Cooperative Games in Nursery School

x

x

20

15. Yael Sharan and
      Annavaleria Guazzieri

Group Investigation in the Intercultural Classroom

x

x

-

16. Tanenbaum Center

Cooperative Learning and Religious Pluralism

x

x

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