University Events

Description: Presented By:
Lorraine D. Cross, Educational Consultant, Florida Department of Education

Monday, September 8, 2014, 12:00 – 2:00 pm
Library 314
Lunch will be served; all faculty are welcome.
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Abstract:
This professional development workshop will focus on how to utilize the key components of cooperative learning to actively engage students in the learning process. Participants will explore teaching through the use of cooperative groups to promote positive interaction, critical thinking, effective communication and problem-solving. The knowledge and skills learned in this workshop can be implemented in a wide array of academic disciplines throughout the university.
PRESENTER BIO: Lorraine D. Cross has been a professional educator and trainer for over 40 years. She is currently an educational consultant for the Florida Department of Education, schools, districts, colleges and universities. Lorraine retired from her full time position as the Director of Program and School Initiatives in the Office for Academic and Student Services and Effective Teaching Practices Coordinator at the Florida Atlantic University in 2012, but still serves as a university supervisor for the College of Education.
She has co-authored a number of books on effective teaching practices that have been used by elementary, secondary and alternative education programs. Her most recent book, “Demonstrating the New Florida Educator Accomplished Practices: A Practical Guide for Becoming an Effective Educator” isused throughout Florida to assist novice and experienced educators improve their teaching practices. Providing educators with the necessary knowledge and skills to have a positive impact on their students is her passion and lifelong endeavor.

Lunch will be provided. Please go to main event calendar to register. Here is the link http://calendar.umassd.edu/cal/main/showMain.rdo