Name: Asset-Based Teaching (45 Minutes)
Start: 2025-03-07T10:15:00-0800
End: 2025-03-07T11:00:00-0800

Friday March 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:00am PST

Asset-based and strength-based teaching are student-centered approaches that focus on identifying and nurturing the unique strengths, talents, and skills of each student. These approaches emphasize building upon existing knowledge and abilities rather than focusing on what students don't know (i.e., deficit teaching). By creating a learning environment that values and utilizes the diverse assets of all students, teachers can empower them to reach their full potential.

Speakers

Jennifer Sorbara

Math & Independent Studies Teacher, RHA & Independent Studies

I've been teaching since before the turn of the century--the more recent one anyway. Started with WVUSD in 2002 at Chapparal, hired by Jan Keating and partnering with my idol Leslie Stoltz. Since then I've spent several years at Walnut HS and now RHA. Known for Design-Based Learning... Read More →

Friday March 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:00am PST
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Teaching Certificated

WVUSD Mini-University 2025

Jennifer Sorbara

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