October 6, 2018
Solving for "X" Teaching Students to Thrive in Uncertainty
Keynote Speaker, John Hunter
Founder and CEO of The Work Peace Game Foundation
Creator of The World Peace Game
John Hunter, teacher and creator of the World Peace Game will share the core principles of his game created in 1978, explaining how open ended, overwhelming, ambiguous and complex problems are good learning opportunities for students to develop thinking critically, collaboratively and creatively. Hunter has spoken at several Montessori national conferences and will avidly relay his work’s philosophical alignment with Maria Montessori’s practices and principles.
Keynote Speaker, John Hunter
Founder and CEO of The Work Peace Game Foundation
Creator of The World Peace Game
John Hunter, teacher and creator of the World Peace Game will share the core principles of his game created in 1978, explaining how open ended, overwhelming, ambiguous and complex problems are good learning opportunities for students to develop thinking critically, collaboratively and creatively. Hunter has spoken at several Montessori national conferences and will avidly relay his work’s philosophical alignment with Maria Montessori’s practices and principles.
Other Speakers Include:
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Learning-Oriented Leadership for Transformational Learning,
Susanne Phelan Gregory & Katie Keller Wood Peaceful Classroom: Meditation Table , “Switzerland” Peer Mediation, Sun Salutation Yoga Morning Poses, Celeste Baucom Integrating Montessori Model United Nations (MMUN) into the Humanities Curriculum, Britton Gendell , Michele Hutchinson and Hanna Strauss Peace in the Montessori classroom, Vickie Turnamian |
Mindfulness for Teachers,
Elizabeth Grace Hale-MacKinnon Accommodations for the Learning Different Child in a Montessori Classroom, Pauline Novak Freedom With Responsibility: What It Means in The Toddler Community, Susan Kennedy PLAY: How to foster and enjoy it with children! BethAnn Slater |
MONTESSORI ADVOCACY PANEL DISCUSSION at 3pm
VMA would like to advocate for Montessori in Virginia and we need to know what is on your mind. VMA would like to hear what is important for Virginia Montessori Schools, teachers, teacher education centers, and parents.
Please join our panel discussion with MaryAnn Boyd, Cathy Genove, Shanna Honan, Charis Sharp and Evan Thomas (from AMAC) for an opportunity to have your voice heard regarding Montessori advocacy in Virginia.
Learn more about our panel HERE
VMA would like to advocate for Montessori in Virginia and we need to know what is on your mind. VMA would like to hear what is important for Virginia Montessori Schools, teachers, teacher education centers, and parents.
Please join our panel discussion with MaryAnn Boyd, Cathy Genove, Shanna Honan, Charis Sharp and Evan Thomas (from AMAC) for an opportunity to have your voice heard regarding Montessori advocacy in Virginia.
Learn more about our panel HERE
***Earn 7 Continuing Education Units***
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Churaumi Sea Glass
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$50 for VMA Members
$65 for Non-members
Group Discounts for 5 or more for VMA Member Schools $45/person
$65 for Non-members
Group Discounts for 5 or more for VMA Member Schools $45/person
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