ACEL in collaboration with Dr Barbara Blackburn present our latest webinar series this April through May “Rigor is Not A Four-Letter Word”.

 

RIGOR IS NOT A FOUR LETTER WORD
with Dr Barbara Blackburn

Are you wondering about rigor? For many educators, it is a negative term that means "harder' or "double the work". Barbara's internationally recognized, practical, teacher-friendly concept of instructional rigor includes high expectations, scaffolding for instruction, and demonstration of learning.

✓ Learn how to increase instructional rigor so that all students can reach higher levels of learning!
✓ Appropriate for teachers of all grade levels and subject areas

The Australian Council for Educational Leaders in collaboration with Dr Barbara Blackburn present our latest webinar series this April through May “Rigor is Not A Four-Letter Word”. Presented across three stand-alone webinars, available for either individual or series registration this webinar series returns by popular demand following the engaging 2019 series.

With its practical advice and helpful tools, Rigor Is NOT a Four-Letter Word will set you and your students on the fast track to higher learning and sustained success.

Barbara R. Blackburn offers practical ideas for raising expectations, increasing complexity, integrating scaffolding into instruction, creating open-ended choices and projects, and much more.

 

ABOUT DR BARBARA BLACKBURN

Ranked number 4 in the Top 30 Global Gurus in Education, Barbara has dedicated her life to raising the level of rigor and motivation for professional educators and students alike. What differentiates Barbara's eighteen books are her easily executable concrete examples based on decades of experience as a teacher, professor, and consultant. Barbara's dedication to education was inspired in her early years by her parents, Bob and Rose. Her father's doctorate and lifetime career as a professor taught her the importance of professional training. Her mother's career as school secretary shaped Barbara's appreciation of the effort all staff play in the education of every child. READ MORE.
 

WEBINAR DETAILS

Webinar 1: What is Rigor and What Does it Look Like?
Dr Blackburn breaks down and defines Rigor and the myths surrounding it.
Each student is expected to learn at high levels, each student is supported so he or she can learn at high levels, and each student demonstrates learning at high levels.

The webinar will cover the three areas of :
•    An Introduction to Rigor
•    Myths of Rigor
•    Definition of Rigor:
     •    Expectations
     •    Support
     •    Demonstration of Learning

Webinar 2: Rigor : Instruction and Support
In webinar two Dr Blackburn covers both instruction and support in relation to rigor and its implementation providing examples and instructional activities
•    Quick Review of Definition and Relationship of Elements
•    Explanation of Sample Instructional Activities
•    Explanation of Sample Scaffolding Activities to Support Instruction

Webinar 3: Demonstration of Learning and Burning Issues
In webinar three Dr Blackburn takes us through Rigorous Assessments inclusive of examples and implementation.
•    Explanation of How Demonstration of Learning Relates to Instruction and Support
•    Description of Sample Rigorous Assessments, Including Projects and Tests
•    Burning Issues

Webinars are presented live directly to your desktop, laptop or multi-media device in succinct and interactive formats and feature:

  • Personal presentation by Dr Blackburn
  • Interactive Audience Q&A Sessions
  • Pre-Webinar Implantation Worksheets & Information Handouts prepared personally by Dr Blackburn
  • Full Copy of Slides and Presentation Used in the Webinar
  • Detailed Follow Up Information, Resources and Worksheets Pack
  • Live Audience Polls
  • Online Technical Support 
  • Dr Barbara Blackburn Exclusive Book Discounts
  • Exclusive Registrant Bundle Offer for Best Selling Book “Rigor & Differentiation in the Classroom” Save $30.00
  • Optional Individual Follow-Up Sessions with Dr Blackburn
  • Follow Up Viewing of Webinar post live date
     

TIMES & REGISTRATION

Webinar 1: Wednesday 29th April 2020
Time: 8.00pm AEST [NSW, VIC, ACT]
Duration: 1 hour 15 Minutes [approx]

Webinar 2: Wednesday 6th May 2020
Time: 8.00pm AEST [NSW, VIC, ACT]
Duration: 1 hour 15 Minutes [approx]

Webinar 3: Wednesday 13th May 2020
Time: 8.00pm AEST [NSW, VIC, ACT]
Duration: 1 hour 15 Minutes [approx]

Cost 
1 Webinar: $105 Non Member, $95 ACEL Member
All 3 Webinars Bundle Deal: $280 Non Member, $250 ACEL Member

Learn More Register Online
 

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