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Mistaken Opportunities
I have heard from the Christchurch organisers that they are able to take walk in people on the day so if you haven't booked already, you ARE able to just turn up on the day. First in, first served of course. ortunities" tour begins THIS Thursday so if you haven't already done so, book today! Bookings for both Christchurch and Auckland close tomorrow night.
Feel free to pass this onto anyone you think would benefit. These seminars would suit anyone involved in education at any level. Bookings for both events are absolutely essential to ensure a place.
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MISTAKEN OPPORTUNITIES with Don McCabe
According to Don McCabe, founder of the internationally renowned AVKO Educational Research Foundation, mistakes ARE opportunities!
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CHRISTCHURCH - combined with Resource Fair
Thursday 28th October
10am-3pm (Resource Fair begins at 10am)
Morning tea is provided
11.30am Session One - Unconventional Success
Don shares honestly about his background: when he was first diagnosed with dyslexia, how this affected him and the story of how he refused to let this define his life. Be shocked, enraged and amused at this inspiring story of one man's refusal to give up on his dream. This session would be suitable for anybody who enjoys hearing about someone who fought the system and overcame the odds; parents, teenagers or anyone involved in education at any level.
1pm Session Two - Literacy: Shattering the Myths
In this session, Don outlines some of his philosophies about learning, especially related to the teaching of reading and spelling. His unconventional approach is so refreshingly simple that you wonder why this method isn't employed in all the schools in this country. You will be saying, "Oh, I see. That makes sense!" more times than you can imagine during this fascinating session. A must for anyone involved in education at any level but especially suitable those with learning difficulties or teaching those who do.
Venue: Hoon Hay Presbyterian Church, 5 Downing Street, Hoon Hay, Christchurch
When: Thursday October 28th10:00am - 3:00pm
Lunch approx: 12:15pm -1:00pm (Bring your own)
Price: $10.00 conference sessions and the curriculum fair or $ 5:00 curriculum fair only
Contact: Dot Brown (03) 312-8790 iew@clear.net.nz or Linda Gage 324-3329 gagetribe@xtra.co.nz
Cheques made out to South Island Home Educators please or cash on the day.
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AUCKLAND – Bookings close tonight. We have only 6 seats left if you want to come but haven't got aroun to booking.
When: Sunday 31st October 1-4pm
Mistaken Opportunities
Firstly Don shares honestly about his background: when he was first diagnosed with dyslexia, how this affected him and the story of how he refused to let this define his life. Be shocked, enraged and amused at this inspiring story of one man's refusal to give up on his dream. Then Don outlines some of his philosophies about learning, especially related to the teaching of reading and spelling. His unconventional approach is so refreshingly simple that you wonder why this method isn't employed in all the schools in this country. A must for anyone involved in education at any level but especially suitable for those with learning difficulties or teaching those who do.
Be inspired by an international speaker, upskill and enjoy networking with others.
Venue:
10/20 Gladstone Road
Parnell
Auckland
http://www.barrycourt.co.nz/location.htm
This venue is easily accessible from Newmarket and has plenty of offsteet parking
LIMITED SEATING
Price: $10.00 per person or $5 per teen (12 and up)
Contact: Erena Fussell
Ph 269 3590 or email firelight@learnex.co.nz
Instructions:
Cheques made out to The Firelight Foundation Ltd or cash on the day are acceptable or payment may be made by Internet Banking.
Account details: The Firelight Foundation Ltd, 12-3032-0244986-00. Please put 'AVKO Akld' and your surname in the reference box.
Cash/cheque payments on the day but this will count as a firm booking and no cancellations will be given if your circumstances change.
AVKO Materials
Don McCabe is the publisher of the AVKO
materials. AVKO stands for Auditory Visual Kinaesthetic Oral. His materials have been developed out of his own struggles with dyslexia and his research on how the English language is made up. He believes English spelling is not so much inconsistent but that we haven't been taught the correct patterns by which to decode it. Interesting stuff. We are the Exclusive NZ reseller of AVKO materials in NZ.
For more information about AVKO, do a Google search or you can also search for him on YouTube where there is footage of him actually teaching using his techniques.
On behalf of the team at LearnEx,
Erena
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