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Introduction to the GALAXY Classroom Language Arts LIVE

Introductory Language Arts training for teachers to launch your GALAXY Classroom

This live course is designed for educators who want to make a difference in their students' ability to read and write. While following onscreen TV characters through a myriad of social and emotional mishaps, students are encouraged to share their feelings, thoughts, and experiences through reading and writing.

A thematic approach ties content to context, helping educators personalize their instruction and make it highly motivational for each student. Teachers will learn how to use literature to develop relevant mini-lessons, to present an alternative point of view, and motivate students to be life long readers and writers.

Introduction to GALAXY Classroom:
  1. Overview: History and philosophy — Constructivism
  2. Using a Thematic Approach to Literacy: moving from subject-centered to student-centered curriculum, explore real literature and literacy strategies
  3. Process Writing: A recursive, multistage process
  4. Technology Integration: Using the GALAXY Web site to publish and communicate with a real audience
Timeframe: 16 hours (Check with your district for staff development credits.)


For more information about LIVE training and Professional development opportunities, e-mail Christine Kane Perez at Christine@Galaxy.org.

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