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Engaging Adult Learners: A Joyful Journey
Whether you are training, coaching, teaching college students or facilitating a Community of Practice, engaging adult learners is essential. Learn about the key principles of engagement in professional learning. Be an active participant in intentional and interactive engagement strategies. Participate in Brain Breaks, Share and Learn Engagement Strategies, Reflective Engagement Strategies and Connecting Engagement Strategies. Be part of this joyful journey.
Presenter Biography
Teresa Byington, PhD is a Professor/Specialist in Early Childhood Education at the University of Nevada, Reno (Cooperative Extension). Her research interests include early childhood literacy, professional development (training and coaching) and the social-emotional development of young children. She is a frequent presenter at local, state and national conferences. Teresa is the Principle Investigator (PI) for several grant funded projects including the Infant Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA)/Coaching Program and Nevada READY! Professional Development (training and coaching) grants. She facilitates a Leadership Community of Practice, Early Childhood Trainer Professional Learning Community and Coaching Community of Practice. She is the author of the book, Lose the Lecture: Engaging Approaches to Early Childhood Professional Learning published by Gryphon House.