TAGteach International Hits the Ground Running with International Certification Seminar Series for 2006
TAGteach International announces 10 new certification seminars from Norway and Sweden to Portland, Oregon and Orlando, FL. The TAGteach methodology increases motor and academic skill aquisiton and decreases frustration between student and teacher or coach and athlete. Contact TAGteach for information on possible CEU's.
Waltham, MA (PRWEB) January 14, 2006
TAGteach International has six seminars lined up for professional certification of TAGteach instructors in 2006. Attendees will learn how to apply the TAGteach method and will receive standing as TAGteach certified teachers upon successful completion of the 2-day program.
Teaching with Acoustical Guidance (TAG) is marker-based teaching that uses feedback, positive-reinforcement and depends on the use of a distinct non-verbal, marker signal and a step-by-step system for building performance. The teacher sets the student up to succeed by setting attainable tag points, using constructive language and by increasing criteria in manageable increments. Because the criterion for success is the attainment of the tag point and not the completed perfect skill, the student achieves many small successes. This reduces frustration and creates a comfortable and secure learning environment for students and teachers of any discipline.
Now being applied around the globe from Iceland to the United States, TAGteach is attracting forward thinking professionals from competitive and recreational sports, special education, autism, physical education, physical rehabilitation, general classroom and business management. In this seminar, attendees will learn the foundation skills they need to bring TAGteach back to their field and begin using it.
Primary certification seminars will be held in Portland, Oregon, Feb 4-5, North Branch, Minnesota, Feb 25-26, New Germany, Minnesota, Mar 4-5, Troundheim, Norway, April 22-23, Middlegrove, New York, May 6-7, Orlando, Florida, May 20-21, College Station, TX, June 24-25, Gloucestershire, England, July 7-8, Dingle, Sweden, Jul 26-27, and Brunswick, Georgia, August 12-13. An Advanced Workshop will be held July 28-29 in Dingle, Sweden.
“Tagging has taught my students to think for themselves,” said teacher Amy Rhodes.
“We saw an almost immediate improvement in skill execution and confidence in our Special Olympics rhythmic gymnasts,” said Debbie Boycott, head coach of the Oakville Butterflies from ON, Canada.
“Using TAGteach has been the most important career move I’ve ever made. I truly enjoy coaching again”, said Theresa McKeon, coach at International Gymnastics in Matthews, NC
“TAGteach strengthens communication and understanding, helping to build a better child-parent or student-teacher relationship,” said Victoria Fogel, board certified associate behavior analyst for the University of Florida.
Mainstream, special needs, academic or physical skills; TAGteach certification will be of interest to those who teach and those who learn.
Space is limited in all seminars to ensure that every participant receives personal attention and a high quality experience that includes many opportunities for hands-on practice. On-line registration is open at http://www. tagteach. com (http://www. tagteach. com) for these seminars. Information for seminar hosts is also available at the TAGteach websites.
Contact Information:
Theresa McKeon
Http://www. tagteach. com (http://www. tagteach. com)
704-995-9237
TAGteach International
49 River Street #3
Waltham, Massachusetts, 02453
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