Visual literacy for Montessori educators workshop offered at UW-River Falls
 

March 15, 2018 - Educators in public or private Montessori schools can gain professional knowledge and skills by attending a Visual Literacy Workshop offered by the University of Wisconsin-River Falls on Friday, April 20, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at UW-River Falls.

“You can expect a fun, interactive day learning how to develop your students’ visual observation skills and how to encourage respectful expression of what is seen,” said Cindy Goldade, a UW-River Falls Montessori instructor and the workshop presenter. Those attending will also discover strategies to cultivate a willingness among their students to present ideas, ask questions, rephrase and think critically.

Advance registration is required and may be made online at go.uwrf.edu/Montessori or by mail. The registration fee is $79 per individual. Discounts are available for registrations received before March 20 or for groups of five or more. The fee covers instruction, materials and a certificate for five professional development hours. Parking is free. Participants who are interested in earning graduate credits with additional tuition and coursework outside of the workshop should contact Linda Jacobson at 715-425-3190 or email linda.r.jacobson@uwrf.edu.

UW-River Falls provides lifelong learners with academic, professional development and enrichment programs that are practical, flexible, convenient and affordable. A complete list of courses, course descriptions and online registration information is available at www.uwrf.edu/ContinuingEducation/,  715-425-3256, 1-800-228-5607 or emailing outreach@uwrf.edu.