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Liberal Studies Conference, “Reaching for New Heights”, an opportunity for professional growth for Liberal Studies majors….
On Saturday, October 18, 2008, the Liberal Studies Program held its second annual conference at CSUN. Approximately 150 Teacher Preparation and General Studies Option students attended a variety of workshops on topics such as Working with English Learners and their Families, I Want to Go to Graduate School. Where Do I Start, Hints, Tips & Strategies: Helping Students with Disabilities Succeed, the Power of Hands on Science in the Elementary Classroom, and School Counseling: The Hardest Job You’ll Ever Love, to name just a few. The keynote address was delivered by Ms. Dawna Countryman, 2007 California Teacher of the Year. Her address was inspirational and at the same time offered practical strategies for future educators. The presenters consisted of CSUN alumnae, LAUSD teachers and administrators, and CSUN faculty and staff. Here are some of the comments shared by the attendees:
I really enjoyed the Meet a Principal and an Elementary School Teacher workshop. It gave me insight to what I am to expect in the near future.
Awesome presenter with a lot of personal stories to really enhance the description of a counselor.
The Hints, Tips, & Strategies for students with Disabilities workshop was very helpful. I am hoping to look into using some of these strategies in my classroom for my special needs student.
Fun games! I learned good strategies to use in the classroom. Thank you.
I really enjoyed having a hands on approach to teaching science.
Below are some of the conference pictures:
Liberal Studies students checking-in at the Conference
Students enjoying the complimentary continental breakfast
Wendy Mejia encouraging students to join the Liberal Studies Student Association
Students picking up information at the resource tables
Students taking a break before the conference
Dawna Countryman delivering the keynote address
Tony Osumi leading the session on Classroom, Community, and Beyond
Mary Rosen and Joel Zeitlin leading the session on Solving Word Problems with Bar Diagrams
Students working together during the Building a Pyramid: A Fun Art Activity
JoAnn Pace leading the session on The Power of Hands On Science in the Elementary Classroom
Petronella Montante co-presenting a session on Meet a Principal and an Elementary School Teacher
Patrick Geary presenting a session on School Counseling: The Hardest Job You’ll Ever Love
Robin Mlynarik leading a session on Beginning Classroom Management and Early Field Experiences
- CSUN Liberal Studies Program: 18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA 91330 / Phone: 818-677-3300 / © 2009 CSU Northridge / email: liberalstudies@csun.edu
- Updated on 11/2/09