Summer Workshops
Posted by Sharon M. Tresino on 19 Jun 2009 | Posted in: Inspiration and Motivation, Professional Development, Teachers and Teaching
I still remember the day in June when my principal asked me to attend a special science workshop. I was so excited…until I learned it was a two-week workshop in JULY! Because I was a newer teacher at the time, I thought it would be in my best interest to attend. Needless to say, though, I was not happy about giving up a good chunk of my vacation. All through June I dreaded the workshop. And when my alarm went off on the first morning of the workshop, I hit the snooze button at least five times. But believe it or not, once I got there, it was like I was in another land. I completely forgot about summer vacation. The presenter was awesome, the content was great, and the other teachers I met were so friendly! It turned out to be a wonderful experience! (Okay, I have to admit…the workshop was only half days, so I was by the pool by 1:00!)
What about you? Are you attending a workshop or conference this summer? Please share. I’d love to know what you’re learning about!
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This is actually my first summer NOT attending a workshop and I am bummed! I usually count on going somewhere to fill up some of my time during the summer. Now I’m just a little on the bored side, but I’m sure I’ll find other things to do! =)
I am currently getting my Master’s Degree. So I will be in class all summer long. It will be worth it in two years when I am done, but phew, talk about busy right now. I feel that it is always worth the time and effort to better myself. After all, I became a teacher to make a difference, not have summers off!
(But that is sure one heck of a perk!)
I have always signed up for at least this training during the summer, because it is so awesome. It’s called CORE Academy for Science and Math. Our school pays for it and it is so worth going for three days. We get a big tub and and lots of free stuff to teach with. I love this training.
As a newer teacher I did not realize how much of my time off I would be asked to use for PD but so far I have found it to be fun. I like meeting new people and getting ideas from seasoned teachers.
I do like what Andrea’s school does with time off given in the winter. I will bring this to the table at my school.
I am not attending any conferences this summer as I am expecting our first child; however I am kinda bummed to miss the Frog Street Splash conference in Dallas, TX.
Wow, Andrea, I like the idea about receiving a day off in the winter if you attend workshops in the summer. I will have to share that with my school district. I, too, attend summer workshops. And, I too was called by my Principal at the last minute one day last summer to tell me that I would be attending a one-week workshop. I couldn’t believe it, but I also couldn’t tell him no. Thankfully, it ended up being an awesome week. I learned lots of new ideas and was inspired to return to school in the fall to implement all the new ideas.
I attend many workshops over the summer. Although I do not like to spend my entire summer doing this, I always feel as if I come from these workshops with something exciting to share with my class the following year. Some workshops are highly encouraged by our Diocese, but most I attend are by choice. The more new ideas I can go into the new school year with the better!
I always liked going to workshops in the summer since I wasn’t missing days of school. It would be great to take a day off in the winter. I would love to know how to make the books that Krystal mentioned. Taking a workshop in the summer gives me time to prepare for the fall and incorporate it in the big plan for the year.
I have found over the years that some of the best and most effective teaching strategies and management ideas are learned at Saturday and summer workshops- well worth the time sacrificed!
Summer workshops are definitely the way to go in order to fulfill required continuing education requirements. In our district, not only can we take advantage of these (sometimes) wonderful opportunities, but we also get paid a stipend, which, if necessary, can go toward the payment of college credits if we need to renew our license. I must admit, though, it’s much more “worth” it if the presenter is dynamic … but you never know until you are there!
I love going to workshops in the summer! I meet lots of neat people and learn lots of new things to add to my classroom.
I will be attending a workshop in July and am looking forward to it. I learned so much last year and was so motivated.