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Association of Teachers of English of Nova Scotia

 How to Make “Non-Readers” Obsolete! & Strategies that Foster Independence and Boost Stamina 

Provincial Conference – Friday October 25, 2024

 
This is full day conference with guest speaker Berit Gordon., author or The Joyful Teacher & No More Fake Reading. ATENS 2024 A Day with Berit Gordon Location: NSTU Building, 3106 Joseph Howe Drive Halifax, NS B3L 4L7 Parking: Limited parking at the NSTU office. Please carpool if possible. Other parking can also be found in the area.

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Registration closed

  Registration Limit: 8
No refunds after Friday October 11, 2024

  Registration Information

Conference Fee (NSTU Members)
$90.00
Substitutes
$50.00
Pre-Service Teachers
$50.00
Retired Members
$50.00
Other Affiliates
$90.00
s per NSTU Operational Procedure 14 E. IV.: receipts of payment and attendance will not be distributed until the conference has concluded.

 


 Location

NSTU Building

3106 Joseph Howe Drive | Halifax, NS

  Conference Schedule

8:50 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Housekeeping & Introductions  (Welcome from the NSTU/ATENS)
9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Morning Session A
10:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Break  (provided)
10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Morning Session B
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Lunch  (on your own)
1:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Afternoon Session C
2:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Annual General Meeting  (AGM)

    Keynote


Berit Gordon

 

Berit Gordon supports teachers and teacher leaders in districts across the U.S. and Canada, conducting school-embedded professional development and presenting keynote talks and workshops at education conferences. Berit brings many years of teaching experience in NYC schools and the Dominican Republic to her educational consulting, and she currently teaches English and education courses at her local community college. Her recent book, The Joyful Teacher, is a collection of tried-and-true strategies that empower teachers and help them quickly get to high-impact teaching. Her other book, No More Fake Reading, offers solutions for boosting stamina, joy, and skills among adolescent readers. She lives with her family in Maplewood, New Jersey. 

https://www.beritgordon.com/


  Agenda

Friday October 25, 2024 

9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Capacity: 80
 Morning Session A  • How to Make “Non-Readers” Obsolete: It’s Easier Than You Think!
This session will provide engaging structures that get students reading at higher volumes and minimize AI and Sparknotes reliance. We’ll look at approaches that set students up for the high reading volume they’ll be expected to navigate independently in college and that support students who have lost (or never found) a love for reading. Through samples of student work, lesson plans, models, and other practical resources, participants will see the following: how to strengthen reading engagement and comprehension at all levels, encourage the habit of reading outside of class, blend the classics with contemporary texts, and address complex reading skills as well as reading for pleasure. The pace will be swift, user-friendly, and engaging. Participants will leave with resources they can implement right away to help every student succeed as a reader.
10:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Break
10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Capacity: 80
 Morning Session B  • How to Make “Non-Readers” Obsolete: It’s Easier Than You Think!
This session will provide engaging structures that get students reading at higher volumes and minimize AI and Sparknotes reliance. We’ll look at approaches that set students up for the high reading volume they’ll be expected to navigate independently in college and that support students who have lost (or never found) a love for reading. Through samples of student work, lesson plans, models, and other practical resources, participants will see the following: how to strengthen reading engagement and comprehension at all levels, encourage the habit of reading outside of class, blend the classics with contemporary texts, and address complex reading skills as well as reading for pleasure. The pace will be swift, user-friendly, and engaging. Participants will leave with resources they can implement right away to help every student succeed as a reader.
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Lunch
1:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Capacity: 80
 Morning Session C  • Strategies from The Joyful Teacher
Students get better at reading and writing, in part, by doing those things a lot. But simply asking them to go off and do those things is rarely that easy. Teachers might encounter avoidant behaviors, poor stamina, lack of focus, or low motivation, despite their best intentions and hard work. Or, they might make gains in getting readers and writers to “decode” but only with substantial support and scaffolds. This limits teachers’ ability to differentiate, provide on-the-spot feedback, and simply, feel energized and impactful at their work. Here are fresh and user-friendly strategies that help students feel capable and ready to take the reins, as well as practical ways to deliver high-impact feedback that helps every reader and writer grow. "
2:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Annual General Meeting

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  Registration Limit: 8

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