Why the Time is NOW to Shift Towards A Strength-Based Approach
October 28, 2022
Registration will open at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 8, 2022
Registration closes at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, October 14, 2022
(No refunds after October 14th)
Location
Mount Saint Vincent University, Halifax
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Keynote: Dr. Byron McClure, D.Ed,
Dr. Byron McClure is a National Certified School Psychologist and Founder of Lessons For SEL, where he uses research, human-centered design thinking to build empathy, ideate, co-create solutions, and design equitable resources that put the needs of children front and center. He formerly served as the Assistant Director of School Redesign at a high school in Southeast, D.C., where he was responsible for leading and reimagining what Social Emotional Learning looked like within an inner-city community.
Full Day Session: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Why the Time is NOW to Shift Towards A Strength-Based Approach
For too long, the field of education has focused on what's wrong with students, staff, and even parents. Deficit thinking is the culprit. It has created a powerful narrative within education. At times, this narrative seems too enormous to shift away from because it's difficult to unlearn harmful patterns and because the majority of dismantling deficit thinking depends on one's ability to self-reflect and self-correct. Now, more than ever, is the time to shift away from what's wrong to what's strong. In this session, with Dr. Byron M. McClure, you will be inspired and energized to begin practically implementing a strength-based approach, both professionally and personally.
Learner Objectives
The purpose of this session is to help participants develop the knowledge, mindsets, and skills needed to…
1. Describe at least 3 key aspects of a strength-based approach
2. Identify common ways deficit thinking shows up in your practice
3. Explain the benefits of using a strength-based approach.
4. Apply strategies to begin building and understanding your strengths
Registration Details:
- Fees: $100.00* (NSTU Member - includes membership fee)
$80.00* (Retirees/ Substitutes / Pre-Service Teachers) $100.00 (Other Affiliates) - Registrar: Chantal LeBlanc lebchantal@nstu.ca or pisaconference@nstu.ca
As per NSTU Operational Procedure 14 E. IV.: receipts of payment and attendance will not be distributed until the conference has concluded.