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10:15am MDT

UDL Meets EAL—Empowerment for All Learners

Friday November 1, 2024 10:15am - 11:25am MDT

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a powerful framework that can significantly enhance educational outcomes for all students, including students who are English as an Additional Language (EAL) learners. This workshop aims to empower educators with practical strategies to create inclusive and effective learning environments where all students, including those with diverse linguistic backgrounds, can thrive.

Speakers

Megan Sénéchal

French Program Coordinator, Edmonton Public School Board

Dr. Megan Sénéchal is the French Program Coordinator for Edmonton Public School Board in Edmonton. Her research interests include language education, Universal Design for Learning, and change management.

Friday November 1, 2024 10:15am - 11:25am MDT
Room 126

Inclusion

12:40pm MDT

Engaging All Students—Moving From Fact-Based To Concept-Based Learning Environments

Friday November 1, 2024 12:40pm - 1:50pm MDT

Room 126

This workshop will help participants build capacity in planning units, lessons and activities. Based on research and practice, the processes shared will show that approaching the design of instruction through concept-based learning and leveraging competencies helps create learning environments in which all students can achieve their greatest potential.

Speakers

Megan Sénéchal

French Program Coordinator, Edmonton Public School Board

Friday November 1, 2024 12:40pm - 1:50pm MDT
Room 126

Inclusion

2:05pm MDT

The Power of Play—Engaging Learners of All Ages

Friday November 1, 2024 2:05pm - 3:15pm MDT

Room 126

Play fosters creativity, independence, problem solving and ownership in learning. This workshop will provide you with ways to successfully incorporate play into any class and give you ideas to use in your next lesson.

Speakers

Henry Madsen

Association Instructor, Alberta Teachers' Association

Henry Madsen has been a teacher for almost 30 years. He has been a principal for the last 20 years, with experience at all divisions and grades. Most recently, he opened a new K - 9 school with the Edmonton Public School Board. This school of over 900 students has a simple... Read More →

Friday November 1, 2024 2:05pm - 3:15pm MDT
Room 126

Inclusion

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