You Can Hear Dan Hodgins on the Crockus!
Dan Hodgins, PhD, has attracted quite a bit of attention recently. Below the fold, forthcoming appearances:
Future Appearances
- October 5, 2007, Westside Technical Institute, 2800 S. Western, Chicago IL: Creating the Thinking Child (pre-registration required)
- This workshop will address why children lose interest in their activities and what early childhood professionals can do in the classroom settings to create thinkers Participants will gain an increased knowledge about what the research says about how children learn best. Participants will learn var ious strategies on how to set up curriculum to support children’s creative learning through exploring art language science and movement experi ences Participants will learn about multiple intelligences and the integra tion of learning styles for children with special needs
- October 13, 2007: Looking Through the Eyes of Boys and Girls 6911 Frederick Pike, Dayton, OH 45414 , Dayton Association for Young Children.
- October 17-19, 2007: Sharing a Vision Keynote Address, Springfield IL
- Well-known early childhood consultant and speaker Dan Hodgins, PhD,
will present the keynote address at the opening session Wednesday
evening titled “Looking Through the Eyes of Boys and Girls.”- Do boys really learn differently than girls?
- How can I nurture attachment and bonding while being firm?
- How do I deal with discipline issues with boys?
- What does a supportive environment for boys and girls need?
- Description: “What about those boys?” Rings out from classrooms around the
country. If you find yourself asking these questions, then plan to
attend the opening keynote. Increase your awareness of boys and girls;
how they learn, how to educate them based on brain science research;
and how to create the ultimate environment that supports boys’ and
girls’ needs.
- Well-known early childhood consultant and speaker Dan Hodgins, PhD,
- November 16, 2007: Boys and Literacy Development Westside Technical Institute, 2800 S. Western, Chicago IL:
- How can we encourage boys to read write and listen more? This work shop will discuss based on current research why boys are seven times more likely to have language and reading delays; why boys are four times more likely to be in special education; and why boys seem to only listen to what they want to During this workshop we will practice storytelling techniques writing methods listening activities and share many book choices that are appropriate for boys Participants will learn information that they can take back and apply immediately in their classrooms
- April 10, 2008 Boys and Girls Do Learn Differently
- April 11, 2008 What About Those Boys?
The Backstory
Links:
Language Log: How Big is Your Crockus?
Language Log: High Crockalorum
Language Log: Crosley Shelvador Comes in From the Cold
Language Log: Alfred Crockus and Crosley Shelvador
Joanne Jacobs: Its A Total Crockus
Body Impolitic: A Crockus of Sh**
Umm, did you notice that most of these links are to articles debunking Hodgins as a snake-oil salesman?
Posted by: Josh | Friday, October 05, 2007 at 08:02 PM
A Hodgins sighting in Texas:
Boys and Girls Sure Do Learn Differently
date: Sat, Mar 08, 2008 08:30 AM to 11:30 AM
location: B.F. Terry High School Auditorium, 5500 Avenue N, Rosenberg
Presented by early childhood specialist Dan Hodgins 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. (parents and teachers) 10 -11:30 a.m. (teachers and school administrators) B.F. Terry High School Auditorium, 5500 Avenue N, Rosenberg Increase your awareness of boys and girls: how they learn, how to educate them based on brain science research, and how to create the ultimate environment that supports boys’ and girls’ needs.
Posted by: Liz Ditz | Saturday, March 15, 2008 at 02:01 PM