Professional Development Workshops 2011-2012
Professional Development at Christianne's Lyceum brings together proven technique from our popular programs for young people and the latest in paedagogical theory. Designed to meet the needs of participants, the programs take on an open ended discussion format that guarantees that they meet the needs of participants.
All professional development workshops include light refreshments, a handout (including a list of books discussed during the workshop) and the opportunity for individualized consultation with children's literature expert, Dr. Christianne Hayward.
For more details please download our brochure here.
Professional Development Workshops
To register for our workshops, please call 604.733.1356 or email us at lyceum@christiannehayward.com. Participants will receive a certicate to recognize their attendance at a Professional Development event.
Building Community By Sharing Our Histories
A workshop for Early Childhood and Primary Educators
October 20, 2011 • 6:45PM to 9PM
Register before October 1st: $45
Register after October 1st: $50
Making space in your classroom for students to share their stories and leave traces of themselves can be an excellent starting place for creating a community. In this workshop, Dr. Christianne Hayward will introduce ways to engage students in the telling of their own stories, including using objects and visual symbols as touchstones for broader narratives that come together to characterize the philosophy of your classroom.
The Power of Literature and the Possibility of Story in Provoking Long Term Investigations
A workshop for Early Childhood and Primary Educators
October 21, 2011 • 9AM to 3PM
followed by an optional guided trip to Kidsbooks
Register before October 1st: $100
Register after October 1st: $120
Includes lunch
This workshop will explore the use of books as provocations to build generative curriculum with your class. Dr. Christianne Hayward will present a number of open-ended sophisticated picture books that address the tough and tender subjects of life. She’ll then show how documentation of the conversations inspired by these books becomes a way to reflect and co-construct a larger story of your explorations with your students, linking other books, important questions, long-term projects and in-depth investigations. Join us to be introduced to rich works of children’s literature that you may not have heard of and find companion books to augment a multitude of themes, both abstract and concrete. Deepen your students’ thinking, and provoke curiosity, reflection and a sense of the interconnectedness of story.
Storytelling
A workshop for Early Childhood Educators
November 17, 2011• 6:45PM to 9PM
Register by November 1st: $45
Register after November 1st: $50
Early Childhood Educators are invited to join us for an evening of storytelling. How do you add voice to story? How do you animate characters? How do you help students feel the suspense of a story as it unfolds? This workshop will address these questions while introducing you to some of the best in children’s literature. The hands-on evening will conclude with each participant making props for two stories -- welcome additions to your storytelling library.
Observation and Documentation in Early Childhood Classrooms
A workshop for Early Childhood Educators
February 16, 2012 • 6:45PM to 9PM
Register by February 1 1st: $45
Register after February 1st: $50
Many educators are intrigued by literature extolling the virtues of observation and documentation as a tool for living inquiry, but find it difficult to turn theory into practice. Join Dr. Christianne Hayward as she lays bare the observation and documentation techniques that she’s used to successfully co-construct literature-based curriculum in her own early childhood programs. Workshop participants will leave with practical strategies for observing and documenting the work that goes on in their classrooms. They will be inspired to “live curriculum” with their students, facilitating a love of learning that helps all involved find their place in the wider world.
Words on the Page
A workshop for teachers of Kindergarten to Grade 7 February 17, 2012 • 9AM to 3:30 PM
followed by an optional guided trip to Kidsbooks
Register before February 1: $100
Register after February 1: $120
Includes lunch
Before voice or word choice, good writing begins with words on a page. Often getting our students past their initial protests of, “We don’t know what to write about!” presents our biggest challenge. In this full-day workshop, educator Dr. Christianne Hayward and poet Laura Farina, will give you the theory and tools you need to avoid blank notebooks and blank stares. Using tested techniques from the successful children’s writing workshops at Christianne’s Lyceum of Literature and Art, they will show you to how to turn favourite books into writing prompts that are guaranteed to get your students’ pens flying. Then, with a nod to the 6 +1 Traits of Writing, they will walk you through the workshopping, editing and publishing process.
Bookmaking with Young Students
A workshop for Early Childhood and Primary Educators
April 19, 2012 • 6:45PM to 9PM
Register before April 1st: $45
Register after April 1st: $50
The tactile experience of creating small books is often the nudge that young students need in order to fully engage in the writing process. In this workshop, Dr. Christianne Hayward will teach Early Childhood and Primary Educators the basics of a wide range of bookmaking techniques and share some of her favourite writing provocations to go along with each type of book. Having students identify themselves as writers in the early stages of literacy is the first step in encouraging a life-long fascination with story. Help your students take those first steps!
Connecting with our Environment Through Literature and Art
A workshop for teachers of Kindergarten to Grade 7
April 20, 2012 • 9AM to 3:30PM
followed by an optional guided trip to Kidsbooks
Register before April 1st: $100
Register after April 1st: $120
As evidence of the threats posed by climate change mount up around us, we risk alienating our students and causing them to distance themselves from environmental issues by giving them the impression that it’s already too late. As educators, we have a responsibility to weave informed hope into our curriculum and invite our students to make a difference. Join Dr. Christianne Hayward for a discussion about using literature and art as tools to inspire youth to engage with issues surrounding environmental sustainability. The workshop will include discussion, as well as a hands-on demonstration. You will leave with powerful tools to inspire your students with the passion necessary for change.
Previous Workshops
Storytelling
A Workshop for Early Childhood and Primary Educators
May 26, 2011 • 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM • $60
The return of our popular Storytelling Workshop means new stories and props, as well as the opportunity for new and experienced storytellers to engage in discussions on a wide range of topics including differentiating storytelling from story reading and when to augment stories beyond their original form. Each participant will have the opportunity to make props for at least two stories.
Writing Provocations
A Workshop for Teachers of Grade 2 to 7
April 28, 2011 • 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM • $60
Having a list of no-fail writing provocations in your back pocket can be a lifesaver. In the relaxed environment of the Lyceum, teachers are invited to join us for a discussion about writing prompts that are guaranteed to inspire students. Techniques from the successful writing workshops at Christianne’s Lyceum will be explored, and teachers will be given an opportunity to share their own experiences and successes. We’ll even try out a few prompts ourselves, including tackling a provocations that they can use the next morning.
A Day of Exploring Diversity
Two Professional Development Workshops on April 15, 2011
Take one for $60 or both for $110
1) Sharing Family Stories Through Literature and Writing
A Workshop for Teachers of Kindergarten to Grade 5
9:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Before we can appreciate the perspective of another, we must own the roots of our own perspectives. Making space in your classroom for students to share the stories of their families can be an excellent starting place for further explorations of diversity. In this workshop Dr. Christianne Hayward will introduce sophisticated picture books that can be used to kindle family stories, followed by some writing and visual art provocations that will help your students to get their own stories down on paper. A variety of strategies will be presented to cover the broad age spread.
2) Embracing Diversity is About Respecting Choice
A Workshop for Teachers of Kindergarten to Grade 5
1:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Often, when teaching our students about diversity, we touch on topics of ethnicity and culture, but fail to incorporate basic differences such as having a different opinion, or choosing a different course of action. In this workshop teachers will be given the opportunity to explore the concept of diversity as it relates to respecting individual choice. Literature that provokes high-level discussions about the challenge and power of embracing diversity will be shared. Provocations for written work naturally evolve out of this socially relevant approach to building curriculum.
A variety of strategies will be presented to cover the broad age spread.
Storytelling
A Workshop for Early Childhood and Primary Educators
January 20, 2011 • 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM • $60
Early Childhood and Primary Educators are invited to join us for an evening of storytelling. How do you add voice to story? How do you animate characters? How do you help students feel the suspense of a story as it unfolds? This workshop will address these questions while introducing you to some of the best in children’s literature. The hands-on evening will conclude with each participant making props for two stories -- the beginning for your very own storytelling library.
Linking Books Through Abstract Themes
A Workshop for Early Childhood and Primary Educators
January 27, 2011 • 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM • $60
In this practical workshop, Dr. Christianne Hayward will discuss how educators can use picture books to fuel generative curriculum. She’ll share with you books that address the abstract concept of what it is to be human. Then she will demonstrate how you can incorporate wide-ranging discussions and activities into your classroom, and let the interests of your students help set the directions that your explorations take. She'll show you how to link books through sub-themes, opening the door to the best in children's literature today.
Words on a Page 2010
Before voice or word choice, good writing begins with words on a page. Often getting our students past their initial protests of, “We don't know what to write about!” presents our biggest challenge. In this full-day workshop, educator Dr. Christianne Hayward and poet Laura Farina will give you the theory and tools you need to avoid blank notebooks and blank stares. Using tested techniques from the successful children's writing workshops at The Lyceum, they will show you to how to turn favourite books into writing prompts that are guaranteed to get your students’ pens flying. Then, with a nod to the 6 +1 Traits of Writing, they will walk you through the workshopping, editing and publishing process.
* specific examples will be given to tailor this workshop for each grade level
Empowering Students, Facilitating Change 2009
Join us in the relaxed atmosphere of Christianne’s Lyceum of Literature and Art on October 23, for two professional development workshops aimed at empowering students to make a difference in their classrooms and communities. Coffee, tea and light refreshments will be served.
Observation and Recording 2009
Tools for Co-Constructing Curriculum in Early Childhood and Primary Education
When students are included in the process of constructing curriculum, they take ownership over their own learning, applying tools from the classroom to all areas of their lives and becoming life-long learners. Join Dr. Christianne Hayward as she lays bare the observation and documentation techniques that she’s used to successfully co-construct literature-based curriculum in her own kindergarten, primary and intermediate programs.Workshop participants will leave with practical strategies for observing and documenting the work that goes on in your own classroom, and using these observations to create curriculum that allows your students to make meaning, engage with ideas and find their place in the wider world.
The workshop includes:
• a list of books referred to in the workshop
• a handout detailing observation, documentation and co-constructing techniques
• a suggested reading list
Reading for Environmental Sustainability 2009
As evidence of the threats posed by climate change mount up around us, we risk alienating our students and causing them to distance themselves from environmental issues by giving them the impression that it’s already too late. As educators, we have a responsibility to weave informed hope into our curriculum and empower our students to make a difference. Join Dr. Christianne Hayward for a discussion about using literature as a tool to inspire youth on issues surrounding environmental sustainability.
The workshop will include discussion, as well as a hands-on demonstration. You will leave with powerful tools to inspire the passion necessary for change in your students.
The workshop includes:
• a comprehensive list of excellent picture books, read aloud novels and books that can be used for literature circles and novel studies
Storytelling Workshop 2009
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Date: October 8th, 2009
Time: 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Participants of this workshop can expect to be exposed to an outstanding array of resources and story-telling techniques. The hand-on portion of this workshop allows for the sharing of ideas and networking between collegues. The Lyceum offers an open, pleasant environment where teachers can relax and enjoy the learning process.
Highlights of the workshop will include:
- Discussion regarding when to augment stories beyond their original format
- Differentiating story-telling from story-reading
- Opportunity for participants to make props for at least one story to take away
Linking Sophisticated Picture Books Around Themes of Social Responsibility
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Date: April 30th, 2009
Time: 6:30 - 9:30pm (Aimed at Primary and Intermediate Teachers)
Participants of this workshop can expect to be presented with some of the best in children’s literature. Christianne will pay special attention to books that nurtures reflective thinking and respectful actions.
She will highlight the process of linking books through a variety of subthemes such as:
- “little people make big changes”
- “don’t be furious, be curious”
- “what goes around comes around”
- “some rules need to be broken for the right reasons”
- “conservation is a global responsibility”
Expect to see some familiar favourites alongside an exciting collection of brand new material!
Tea, coffee and book viewing at 6:00 pm. A light dinner will be served at 6:30 pm followed immediately by the
workshop presentation.
District Wide Professional Development Day 2008
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Graphic Novels With Susan
(Late Primary & Intermediate Grades)
In this session Susan Ma, an established graphic novel expert, will guide you through the process of selecting books in this ever emerging alternative literature format. Participants can expect to leave fully inspired to bring graphic novels into the classroom. Christianne and Susan will highlight connections between graphic novels and curriculum objectives.
Christianne’s New Picks & Old Favourites
(Intermediate Grades)
Christianne will guide participants through a selection of “hot off the press” novels that can be linked to titles that teachers are already familiar with. She will pay special attention to books that promote social responsibility and diversity curriculum objectives. Different reading abilities will be taken into consideration.
Professional Development Workshop Series 2008
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A series of inspiring presentations within an open, pleasant, environment where teachers can relax and enjoy the learning process. Participants can anticipate practical handouts and an exposure to an outstanding array of resources.
At each session, participants can anticipate:
- An inspiring presentation
- A practical handout
- Exposure to an outstanding array of resources
- The opportunity to share ideas and network with colleagues
- A light dinner.
Select books used in this workshop will be available for purchase by participants. Participants will receive a certificate to recognize their attendance at a Professional Development Event.
Sessions will start at 6:30 with a light dinner and browsing of materials. The formal part of the workshop will start at 7:00 and conclude at 9:30 PM.
Story Telling Workshop
October 2nd, 2008
For educators of young children (ECE - Grade 3)
A seminar for educators of young children (ECE - Grade 3). Highlights of this workshop will include:
- Discussion regarding when to augment stories beyond their original format
- Differentiating story-telling from story-reading
- Using props tp bring stories to life
- Opportunity for participants to make the props for at least one story to take away.
Using Sophisticated Picture Books to Set the Stage for Literature Circles
October 30th, 2008
For educators of intermediate and middle school youth
A seminar for educators of intermediate and middle school youth. Highlights of this workshop will include:
- Demonstration of several picture book and novel pairings
- Modeling how to set the context for a particular issue using picture books with "savvy pre-teens and teens"
- Exposure to literature circle sets that support social responsibility themes.
Graphic Novels: Separating the Wheat from the Chaff
November 27th, 2008
For educators of middle and high school youth
A seminar for educators of middle and high school youth. Highlights of this workshop will include:
- A brief history of graphic novels and manga
- Discussion of why graphic novels deserve shelf space in every classroom
- Ways to link graphic novels to social responsibility themes in the social studies curriculum
- Exploration of literary elements found in graphic novels such as irony, metaphor, symbolism and imagery.
