Professional Development Workshops

Implementing Self-Regulated Learning starts with professional development for teachers and school staff. This critical phase provides teachers with the knowledge, skills, and tools they need to get started. The workshops also enables the Studyo team to learn about your specific school and teachers’ needs so we can shape your plan to make students more self-directed and build their executive function skills.

Three workshops are initially offered, to be scheduled over the course of 3-6 months to ensure the ongoing development and reinforcement of SRL practices. With each workshop, participants are pre-surveyed in order to customize the workshop, building upon their prior knowledge and directly addressing their current needs.

Workshops are delivered by Dr. Kelsey Losenno who’s research is focused on self-regulated learning. The workshops are co-designed with Pure & Applied, a learning and development organization with expertise in evidence-based instructional design and K12 professional development.

Workshops

This workshop series has been designed as a program whereby participants can begin with workshop 1, followed by workshop 2 and 3.

Workshop 1: Boosting Executive Function in the Classroom

This workshop focuses on the critical role of executive function (EF) skills in student success. Teachers will learn techniques to support students in developing key EF skills such as planning, organizing, and self-control. The emphasis will be on immediate applicability, providing teachers with practical tools they can use right away to enhance EF skills in their classrooms.

Learning Objective:

• Understand the importance of EF skills in learning and behavior.
• Recognize signs of EF difficulties in students and Explore strategies to strengthen students' EF skills.
• Apply specific strategies to enhance EF skills, such as planning, organization, and impulse control with a focus on practical application / Implement classroom practices that support EF development.

Who Should Take This Course: Special education teachers, early childhood educators, and any teachers working with students who have difficulty with organization, time management, or impulse control. Particularly beneficial for teachers dealing with students who have ADHD or other learning disabilities.

Duration: 2.5 hours

Value Proposition: By enhancing students' EF skills, teachers can create a more structured and effective learning environment. Improved EF skills in students lead to better academic outcomes and fewer behavioral issues, making classroom management easier and more efficient. This workshop emphasizes the immediate applicability of the content, ensuring that teachers leave with actionable strategies to implement in their classrooms right away.

Workshop 2: Mastering the Art of Self-Regulated Learning (SRL): Empowering Students for Success

This workshop dives into the principles of self-regulated learning (SRL), offering practical strategies and tools for fostering SRL in students. Teachers will explore the components of SRL, understand its impact on student outcomes, and learn how to guide students in setting goals, monitoring progress, and reflecting on their learning process. The focus will be on immediate applicability, ensuring that teachers come out of the workshop with a concrete set of tools they can apply right away in their classrooms.

Learning Objective:

• Understand the core components of SRL/ Define self-regulated learning and its key components.
• Recognize students SRL strengths and weaknesses
• Identify strategies to support students in developing SRL skills
• Learn how to implement SRL strategies in the classroom with a focus on practical application/ Develop skills to support students in becoming independent, motivated learners

Who Should Take This Course: All teachers, particularly those who notice their students struggle with managing their time, staying organized, or maintaining motivation. Ideal for teachers who want to empower their students with skills to succeed academically and beyond.

Duration: 2.5 hours

Value Proposition: Teachers will gain valuable insights and practical tools to enhance their students' learning autonomy, leading to improved academic performance and increased student motivation. By promoting SRL, teachers can reduce their workload over time as students take more responsibility for their own learning. The workshop emphasizes the immediate applicability of the content, ensuring that teachers leave with actionable strategies to implement in their classrooms right away.

Workshop 3: Tech-Savvy Teaching: Leveraging Technology to Boost EFs and SRL Skills

In this workshop, teachers will explore the use of technology (Studyo) as a powerful tool to support executive functioning and self-regulated learning skills. Participants will learn about various Studyo tools (the functions of the software) and applications that can be integrated into their teaching to enhance student learning and engagement.

Learning Objective:

• Discover a range of Studyo tools that support EF and SRL.
• Learn how to effectively integrate Studyo into the classroom.
• Evaluate the impact of technology (Studyo) on student learning and make adjustments as needed.

Who Should Take This Course: Teachers who are interested in incorporating technology into their teaching practices, especially those looking for innovative ways to support students' EFs and SRL skills. This workshop is suitable for teachers at all levels of technological proficiency.

Duration: 2.5 hours

Value Proposition: Participants will gain hands-on experience with technology tools that can transform their teaching and significantly enhance students' EFs and SRL skills. This will result in more engaged and self-sufficient learners who are better equipped to succeed in a digital world.