Uofl Eus PD
Uofl Eus PD
Uofl Eus PD
TH368A
University of Lethbridge
4401 University Drive West
Lethbridge, AB T1K 3M4
403-329-2442
December 1st, 2015
To Whom It May Concern:
The Education Undergraduate Society arranges and provides Professional Development
workshops for education students at the University of Lethbridge. This letter is written at the
request of Tracey Driedger who attended the following seminars from September to
October of 2015:
Wednesday September 23rd: Lance Grigg: "How to teach a controversial issue without becoming one."
Teaching controversial issues can be a useful way of nurturing critical thinking, critical inquiry and responsible
citizenship. Difficulties, however, can arise. For example, unintentionally, we can say or do something that makes us
the focus of the controversy rather than the issue itself. In this session, we'll explore ways of teaching about a
controversial issue without becoming one. A handout will be provided for participants.
Thursday September 24th: Danny Balderson: "Providing a Quality Physical Education Experience for your
Students"
This workshop will explore how to effectively teach physical education. Ideas for all grade levels will be introduced
as well as discussion about specific curriculum models and assessment. This session will be of interest to those who
loved PE in their school experiences or those who hated it and want to be apart of the #physed revolution.
Thursday October 15th: Brayden Wirzba: "Teaching on a Hutterite Colony: a world of opportunities"
Scattered across southern Alberta there are small hubs of educational activity happening in the unique communities
of the Hutterites. Teaching on a colony is like entering a world not like the one you and I are used to. In this
session, we will explore what everyday teaching on a colony looks like, some pedagogical techniques specific to
colony teaching, and some of the joys which come from teaching on a colony.
Tuesday October 27th: Marian Biggins and Sue Bengry: "What About Those Exceptional Kids?"
At this session, students will learn about the information you should gather if you have concerns about a student's
learning, and the resources available when you have a student with a disability in your class.
If you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact me at edu.eus@uleth.ca
or at (403) 329-2442.
Sincerely,
Amber Mackintosh
Director of Professional Development
Education Undergraduate Society
University of Lethbridge