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Professional Development Seminars

The following range of professional development seminars available in Auckland over the coming months may be of interest to youth workers, social workers, counsellors, teachers, RTLBs, and others.

For more information see: http://www.pdseminars.co.nz

AN INTRODUCTION TO RESTORATIVE JUSTICE
Monday 26 September 2011
This one day seminar is an opportunity to learn about restorative justice from an internationally recognised and acclaimed Restorative Justice trainer, Margaret Thorsborne.
For details see:
http://www.pdseminars.co.nz/Introduction_to_Restorative_Justice.html

CULTURALLY INCLUSIVE PEDAGOGIES
Monday 14 November 2011
This seminar is aimed at providing current theoretical and practical insights into the motivation and behaviour of diverse learners, with a special focus on Maori. This seminar will be of benefit to those interested in providing an inclusive and vibrant learning environment in the milieu that makes up today's educational communities.
For details see:
http://www.pdseminars.co.nz/Culturally_Inclusive_Pedagogies.html

STRESSED TO EXCESS
Wednesday 23 November 2011
While this one day seminar will be of particular interest to anyone working with young people, the material covered will be of benefit to any teacher, RTLB, nurse, community and social worker who has an interest in this topic.
For details see:
http://www.pdseminars.co.nz/Stressed_to_Excess.html

A DAY WITH MASON DURIE
Wednesday 30 November 2011
A day to grow in your understanding of bi-cultural practices and principles. Mason will be speaking on issues that affect your work as a counsellor, a social worker, a nurse, a teacher, an RTLB etc...
For details see:
http://www.pdseminars.co.nz/A_Day_With_Mason_Durie.html

RESTORATIVE CONFERENCE FACILITATION SKILLS 3 DAY WORKSHOP
Thursday 1, Friday 2, Saturday 3 December 2011
This workshop will be of interest to anyone who would like to learn the skills of being a restorative conference facilitator. At the end of the 3 day intensive workshop, participants will be able to confidently lead a restorative conference.
For details see:
http://www.pdseminars.co.nz/Restorative_Conference_Facilitation_Skills.html

LOST IN SCHOOLS
Monday 26 March 2012
The identification and treatment of learning disabilities in the classroom. The day will be co-presented by Dr Rosemary Tannock from the University of Toronto and Professor Julia Rucklidge from Canterbury University.
For details see:
http://www.pdseminars.co.nz/Lost_in_Schools.html