Circle Time

At:  Treacy Centre, 126 The Avenue, Parkville, Vic

Time:  9.15 am - 3.00 pm - Monday 9th August 2010

Cost:  $120 - Includes tea/coffee, morning tea, lunch and resource 'The Beginner's Guide to Circle Time'

This workshop is practical, interactive and enjoyable.  Teachers finish the session ready to implement Circle Time in their classroom.  Circle Time is a democratice and respectful pedagogy to develop social/emotional skills and a positive class ethos.  Circle Time builds relationships and promotes supportive and friendly behaviour, builds resilience, helps classrooms to be emotionally literate, reduces bullying and fosters belonging.

The full day workshop will:

• Give participants the opportunity to experience Circle Time
• Provide a framework for social and emotional learning (SEL)
• Discuss management and behaviour considerations
• Demonstrate how to use cards in Circle Time
• Provide the opportunity to plan a Circle Time session

About the Presenters:

Glenda Johnston is an educational psychologist, teacher and presenter who has been published extensively in Australia and overseas.  She enjoys sharing her enthusiasm for Circle Time.

Bob Bellhouse is an experienced teacher and presenter who uses cards and games to extend the possibilities of Circle Time.

To book phone Deb - 1300 556830