Description
Through a review of brain-friendly practices and powerful communication strategies, participants will gain skills to help parents increase their child's self-esteem, motivation and self-discipline. Participants will walk away with practical language tools that can improve the lives of children and families.
Instructor
Instructor
Shauna Felton King is an educator, author, and speaker with over 20 years of experience in public and private settings. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Morgan State University, a master’s degree in Education from Bowie State and an Education Specialist degree in Adult Learning from Walden University. In addition to being a highly sought-after presenter, Shauna serves as an adjunct instructor for LaSalle University and The Regional Training Center. She is the author of School Smart: It’ s More than Just Reading and Wring and her articles on positive talk and transitions in the middle school have been featured in the AMLE (Association for Middle Level Education 5 and the NAREN (National At-Risk Education Network) magazines.
Bibliography & References
BIBLIOGRAPHY & REFERENCES
- Dweck, C. (2015). Carol Dweck revisits the growth mindset. Education Week, 35(5), 20-24.
- Farrington, C. A., Roderick, M., Allensworth, E. A., Nagaoka, J., Johnson, D. W., Keyes, T. S., & Beechum, N. (2012). Teaching Adolescents to Become Learners: The Role of Noncognitive Factors in Academic Performance – A Critical Literature Review. Chicago: Consortium on Chicago School Research.
- Jensen, E., & McConchie, L. (2020). Brain-Based Learning: Teaching the Way Students Really Learn. Corwin.
- King, Shauna (2018) School Smart: It’s More Than Just Reading and Writing. Lulu Publishing
- Tompkins, V., Benigno, J. P., Kiger Lee, B., & Wright, B. M. (2018). The relation between parents' mental state talk and children's social understanding: A meta‐analysis. Social Development, 27(2), 223-246.
Agenda & Learning Objectives
AGENDA:
| 01:15pm |
Registration |
| 2:15pm - 3:00pm |
Lecture |
| 3:00pm - 3:15pm |
Break |
| 03:15pm - 4:15pm |
Lecture (Continued) |
| 4:15pm-4:30pm |
Questions & Adjournment |
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Upon the completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Identify how the adolescent brain is significantly different than the adult brain and the child brain.
- Identify strategies to share with parents to motivate learning and promote positive self-esteem.
- Demonstrate 7 strategies (“graceful exits”) to help parents avoid and defuse power struggles with their child.
Late Fees and Refunds
Fee & Registration:
Cost is $65 and includes CE credit. Registering after 2020 will incur an additional $20 late fee. *Cancellations must be received 24 hours in advance prior to the live interactive webinar to receive a refund or a credit letter.
*All cancellations will be subjected to a $35.00 administration fee
Target Audience
Social Workers, LCPCs, and Psychologists
