WHAT IS THE DISCOVERY SCHOOL TEACHERS’ WORKSHOP?

Find out from our very own Ms. Cristiana Banegas...

Your children did not attend school last Friday November 19th because all Discovery School Teachers were at the Discovery School Teachers’ Workshop!

For the past 10 years, Discovery School has taken the lead in the community by organizing a workshop designed for teachers. Due to the limited staff development opportunities in Honduras, the workshop has evolved in a much anticipated and successful annual event. Around 400 teachers from all over the country join in a two day intensive setting, sharing their successes and expertise in the classroom. The main focus in this event lies in staying true to one of Discovery School’s fundamental beliefs: hands-on learning. No lectures, no master discourses or dissertations- it’s all about teachers coming together to learn by doing what they themselves have done and will be implementing in the classrooms.

Each annual event has had a specific theme, topic or distinct signature: Behavior Management, Assessment, Differentiation and ADHD to mention a few. The 2010 Workshop offered teachers and administrators a chance to rediscover “The Joy of Teaching”, which was the theme for this year. The inauguration of the two day event was enhanced by the participation of the Discovery School Choir in the opening ceremony; and by the fun raffle during the closing ceremony thanks to all the Discovery School parents who donated gifts from their businesses.

Cristiana Banegas
Workshop Coordinator