June 7 @ 8:30 am - 11:30 am
Punk rock teaching is coloring outside of the lines (maybe even outside of the coloring book). It rejects the sage-on-the-stage approach of instruction where the teacher drones on as rows of bored students with glazed eyes stare into space. Just like punk rock music–rebellious, authentic, and a creative reaction to the status quo–punk rock teaching encompasses cutting edge, research-based approaches that energize, motivate, and speak to this unique generation of students and teachers. In this session you’ll experience arts integrated techniques, service learning, Project Based Learning, and more. This session is for educators who want better ways of educating kids, and understand that it’s up to them to make the change!
Registration closes on June 5, 2024.
Jeff Fessler, M.ED. is a National Board-Certified teacher who has taught on three continents and currently teaches Grade 4 at Western Elementary in Barry, IL. He is a former international school educator in Africa and Asia and Teacher of the Year. Jeff has also worked as a curriculum developer for the 10th largest district in the U.S., and as a national teacher trainer for the largest school reform organization in America.
