SWPDA WORKSHOP

Fostering Motivation and Engagement in Students with Special Needs (Learning Disabled/Gifted and Talented)

Keynote Speakers

Greg Griffiths and Dr Wilma Vialle

When: Saturday August 27, 2011 8.30am (Registration) - 4pm

Where: PTC CONFERENCE CENTRE - CNR MARION & NORTON STS, LEICHHARDT

Parking: Council carpark in Marion St (opp. school), in school grounds (via laneway off Balmain Road behind school), limited parking in school grounds off Norton St via narrow driveway on western side of PTC building.

Greg Griffiths (Masters of Education, Gurian training undertaken in USA and a Postgraduate Diploma in Emotional Disturbance and Behaviour Disorder) will outline a number of practical and effective ways to increase motivation and engagement in the classroom, focusing on students with special needs.

Dr Wilma Vialle (Associate Professor in Educational Psychology and Associate Dean in the Faculty of Education, University of Wollongong) will outline valuable ideas on how to support gifted and talented students.

Workshop Rates	Members	Non Members
Early Bird (closes August 7)	$105	$140
Registration (from August 8)	$110	$155
Students	$75	$85

 

NOTE: A school/organisation membership entitles all staff to be charged at member’s rate.

For further information contact Kerrie 48851247 or Laurelle on 0413527074.

Click here to register for the workshop.