Spring 2015 Workshop
Theme: Brain-Based Instructional Approaches for Maximizing Student Learning
Date: Sunday, April 26th, 2015
Location: Notre Dame High School
Keynote Speaker: Mr. Yo Azama
Abstract:
When and how does the brain work? How can we train the brain? How can we effectively utilize research findings in the language classroom? In this workshop, the presenter explains what we know about how the brain works, and demonstrates when and how to utilize that information in language instruction. He will share a variety of successful strategies to maintain students' motivation, develop critical thinking, provide feedback, and help students move toward higher proficiency. Workshop sessions will be highly interactive and provide practical ideas for teachers at all levels.
*TJSC is grateful to have received a generous grant provided by the Japan Foundation for this Workshop.
Mr. Yo Azama
Short Bio（More Detailed Bioはこちら):
Yo Azama is currently teaching Japanese at North Salinas High School and is a team leader of the Monterey Bay Foreign Language Project. He also serves as a College Board Advisor for AP Japanese Language and Culture Development Committee. He has conducted numerous presentations and seminars regionally and nationally on various topics including; Motivational Curriculum & Syllabus Design, Classroom Management, and Effective use of Technology in World Language Classroom. In 2003, he served as a member of the Instructional Materials Advisory Panel for the California Department of Education. His teaching has been featured in the Teaching Foreign Languages K-12 Video Library by WGBH Boston in 2003. He also has been a recipient of numerous Teaching Excellence awards. He was named the 2012 ACTFL National Language Teacher of the Year and Teacher of America Award by Carlston Family Foundation in 2013.
9:00AM-9:30AM Registration
9:30AM-9:45AM Greetings and Announcements
9:45AM-9:50AM Welcome and Agenda
(Brain-Balanced brain activities-motivation)
9:50AM-10:45AM Brain-Based Instructional Approaches
10:45AM-11:00AM Break
11:00AM-12:00PM Brain-Balanced Activities
12:00PM-1:15PM Lunch
1:15PM-2:15pm Motivation
2:15PM-2:30PM Break
2:30PM-3:30PM Motivation Plan in Stations and Q&A
3:30PM-4:00PM Door Prizes, Evaluation, and Closing Remarks
