INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE

EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES CENTER

  A Series of Workshops in

  EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

 For Preschool Teachers

 2001 – 2002

    The purpose of this program is to provide an opportunity for preschool teachers at Lebanese schools to enhance their knowledge and skills in the field of early childhood education.  Guided by the belief that professional development is a continuous and interactive process, preschool administrators and expert teachers from International College will share their knowledge and experience with colleagues from other schools within an atmosphere of exchange and mutual professional growth.

Session 1                      Brain Development and Learning
                                     Saturday, November 17, 2001, from 8:00 to 11:00

Session 2                      The Application of the Multiple Intelligences Theory
                                     Saturday, November 17, 2001, from 11:30 to 14:30

Session 3                      Applying the Curriculum: The Integrated Approach
                                     Saturday, December 1, 2001, from 8:00 to 11:00

Session 4                      Applying the Curriculum: The Project Approach
                                     Saturday, December 1, 2001, from 11:30 to 14:30

Session 5                      Discipline with Dignity
                                     Saturday, December 8, 2001, from 8:00 to 11:00

Session 6                      Wrap up session
                                     Saturday, December 8, 2001, from 11:30 to 14:30

Session 1                      Developmentally Appropriate Assessment
                                     Friday, January 11, 2002, from 15:30 to 18:30

Session 2                      Literacy All Around: Play, Print and Purpose
                                     Saturday, January 12, 2002, from 8:00 to 11:00

Session 3                      More than Counting
                         Saturday, January 12, 2002, from 11:30 to 14:30

Session 4                      Science Surprises
                         Friday, February 1, 2002, from 15:30 to 18:30

Session 5                      تعليم اللغة العربية في مرحلة رياض الأطفال
                                     Saturday, February 2, 2002, from 8:00 to 11:00

Session 6                      Wrap up session
                                     Saturday, February 2, 2002, from 11:30 to 14:30

Session 1                      Learning through Play
                         Friday, April 12, 2002, from 15:30 to 18:30

Session 2                      Character Counts
                                     Saturday, April 13, 2002, from 8:00 to 11:00

Session 3                      Discovering Art
                                     Saturday, April 13, 2002, from 11:30 to 14:30 

Session 4                      Appreciating Music
                                    Friday, May 10, 2002, from 15:30 to 18:30

Session 5                      Jumping, Hopping and Running
                                     Saturday, May 11, 2002, from 8:00 to 11:00

Session 6                      Every Child is Special
                                     Saturday, May 11, 2002, from 11:30 to 14:30

L.L. 300,000 for each module consisting of six sessions and two days of observation at the IC Preschool.

Note :  If places are available, registration may be considered for individual sessions at 60,000L.L each.

Participants may register for Module A by submitting a completed Registration Form and payment of fees during the period October 19 – November 9, 2001. A maximum of 25 participants will be accepted for each session. The E.R.C. reserves the right to cancel or postpone workshops in case of low attendance.

The deadline for registration for Module B is January 5, 2002.

The deadline for registration for Module C is April 5, 2002.

Participants who attend the whole module consisting of six sessions will receive a certificate of attendance at the end of the module.

For more information, please contact:

Mrs. Zeina Dayya
Educational Resources Center
International College

Tel: (01) 364016   - (01)350000 ext. 7824
Fax: (01) 362500/1
Email: zdayya@ic.edu.lb