Introduction to a
Biopsychosocial Approach
to Teaching
Date: Mar 20- 26th
Time: 9:00-5:00
Event is Provided with Simultaneous Translation
For questions, contact tamara@mockingbirdeducation.net or 469-261-3557
Workshop DESCRIPTION
The 6 day introductory workshop is an introduction to the Mockingbird Methodology’s biopsychosocial approach to teaching.
Explore the tenets of using a biopsychosocial approach to teaching vulnerable learners- Examine the Mockingbird Methodology Strategies
- Create a plan for implementation.
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.
Workshop Logistics
9:00-5:00
San Salvador, El Salvador
In-Person
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.
Certificate of attendance is available.
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