For questions, contact tamara@mockingbirdeducation.net or 469-261-3557
Workshop Logistics
Date: August 14-18
Los Angeles, California
Workshop DESCRIPTION
Mockingbird Methodology Annual Workshop
Instructors that teach vulnerable learners need innovative whole-person instructional solutions as vulnerable learners bring challenges and needs to the classroom that are often difficult to meet using a traditional teacher-centric instructional approach.
The Mockingbird Methodology is a responsive and compassionate approach to teaching. In a responsive approach, teachers understand how vulnerabilities (ex: trauma, chronic stress, substance abuse, mental illness, academic gaps, neglect, etc.) impact student learning and teachers compassionately and strategically teach, coach and mentor learners as students work towards their academic, workforce, and personal goals.
Our research-based approach helps programs and teachers create classrooms and program learning experiences that are
- Visible and Transparent
- Active and Collaborative
- Psychologically Safe
- Socially Non-Threatening
The 2 day introduction training is an introduction to the Mockingbird Methodology’s biopsychosocial approach to teaching.
Registration
No registration required. This is a private client event.
Workshop Questions
Get ready for an interactive and engaging learning experience! No talking heads! No boring lectures!
Our workshops are immersive multi-sensory experiences. Expect to be emotionally, physically, and mentally engaged. We will move, talk, and engage with facilitator, content, and peers. Wear comfortable shoes, and bring an open mind and a joyful smile.
Tamara Thompson
Tamara is an award winning educator with over 20 years teaching experience. She is a former Teacher of the Year Award Recipient for Austin Area Alternative Schools, a Michael Jordan Foundation’s Innovation Grant Award recipient, and a Southern Poverty Law’s Teaching for Tolerance Grant Award recipient. She was a YBUSA Teacher Fellows in 2010 and was awarded a Research Doctoral Fellows at the University of North Texas in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction in 2010. She is CEO and Founder of Mockingbird Education.
Tamara lives in Dallas, Texas. When not at Mockingbird, she can be found in her garden yelling at weeds, or on a boat begging fish to bite. Her children and husband hope she grows up one day to learn how to cook, sit still and watch a movie, and find her keys.
- To facilitate a joyful LEARNER EXPERIENCE not just teach content.
- To be a GUIDE, not a source of knowledge.
- To continually communicate the WHY.
- To MODEL and DEMONSTRATE what we teach.
- To EARN credibility through WHAT and HOW we teach.
- To manage learner vulnerability and social dynamics with
- TRANSPARENCY and HONESTY.
- To be a PARTICIPATING MEMBER of the learning community.
- To model and demonstrate INTEREST, ENTHUSIASM, and EXCITEMENT.
Yes. Certificate is available upon request.
CEU Hours are based on workshop length.
Objectives
- EXPLORE Methodology strategies.
- EXAMINE research, rationale and application.
- EXPERIENCE the Methodology in motion.
