Reminder: APA Seminar Today (7/21)

We wanted to remind all graduate students that our writing advisor, James Hayashi, will be hosting an APA Writing Seminar today from 3-3:50 p.m.  Useful handouts will be distributed--and there will be plenty of opportunities to ask questions.

APA Seminar

Topics: Formatting according to APA guidelines, quote integration, rules of citation

Date: Tue, 7/21  

Time: 3-3:50 pm 

Location: WPH 205

If you have any questions, contact James Hayashi at jhayashi@rossier.usc.edu

Upcoming Writing Seminars

Greetings graduate students! Our writing advisor, James Hayashi, will be hosting a couple of upcoming writing seminars.  

If you would like a preview of what these seminars might cover, please follow this link.

We highly encourage you to attend so you can ask any questions and collect useful handouts.  

APA Seminar

Topics: Formatting according to APA guidelines, quote integration, rules of citation

Date: Tue, 7/21  

Time: 3-3:50 pm 

Location: WPH 205

Intro to Grad Writing/Academic Style 

Topics: Common errors to avoid, the steps to be a better self-editor, improving academic writing style

Date: Tue, 7/28  

Time: 3-3:50 pm 

Location: WPH 205

If you have any questions, feel free to contact James Hayashi at jhayashi@rossier.usc.edu

California Society for Social Work Presentation

The San Fernando Valley District

California Society for Clinical Social Work

Susan T. Lindau, LCSW

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

A Treatment Model for a Broad Range of Psychological and Emotional Issues

Susan T. Lindau, LCSW is a part time Adjunct Professor at the USC School of Social Work and has a private practice in West Los Angeles.  She works as a Military Family Life Consultant and provides support to military personnel and their families throughout the world.  She is Certified by the Board of Behavioral Science to provide a six week training “Ordinary Treatment in Extraordinary Times: DBT skills for non-DBT therapists” which she has given to several clinics in LA County. She is also trained in Mindfulness Behavioral Therapy (MCBT) and has offered “Mindfulness for Daily Living” workshops to various social service agencies. In addition to her clinical expertise, Ms. Lindau has a MFA in film production and has written a novel, Comfort Food. She is also has a blog titled Therapist of Last Resort which provides fundamental instructions for clinicians and consumers for working with emotional regulation.  You will find the link to her website at www.lindaucounseling.com.  Ms. Lindau received her MSW from the University, Ann Arbor, MI in 1972.  She can be reached at her office at 310-440-2021.

Summary of Presentation:

Skills such as mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance are invaluable for those working to overcome complex problems. DBT is an evidence-based treatment that can be utilized with a wide range of psychological issues. In her private practice, Ms. Lindau works with clients who suffer severe depression and chronic suicidality. This workshop will introduce attendees to the concepts of implementing tools from DBT within the private practice.  The goal of DBT treatment is to support clients in learning not only to live with their emotional vulnerability but also to regulate intense emotions. Participants will learn what makes DBT unique, gain a better understanding of implementing DBT, experience some of the techniques and be given resources and tools that they can use in their own private practice.  There will be time for questions, discussion and clinical vignettes will be offered.

Learning Objectives:

·                     Identify (3) problem behaviors addressed in DBT treatment.

·                     Be able to explain the benefits of DBT training to clients.

·                     Understand the concepts behind the design of DBT techniques for a specific group of clients.

·                     Design and integrate modified DBT skills into a group.

·                     Increase their awareness of resources and additional support to enhance their DBT skills.

WHEN:  Sunday morning, April 12, 2015 from 9:30am-12:15pm; RSVP preferred

WHERE:  The Sherman Oaks Galleria Community Room (at Sepulveda and Ventura)

(PLEASE NOTE: WE WILL MEET AT OUR REGULAR SITE - The Community Room is located on the 1^st level near the Cheesecake Factory and next to the Paul Mitchell Salon.  VALIDATION FOR ALL DAY FREE PARKING will be given at the meeting.

Coordinators:       Gloria Gesas, LCSW gegesaslcsw@gmail.com or 818-990-1053

Tanya Moradians, Ph.D. LCSW tmoradia@ucla.edu or 818-783-1881

All are welcome, and there is no charge for attendance. MSW students are encouraged to attend. All attendees (LCSWs, LPCC’s and MFTs) will be able to receive 1.5 CEU units. There is no charge to any attendee wanting to receive CEU’s. Light refreshments are provided. Bring your flyers, brochures and business card for networking and socializing. All are welcome to attend regardless of geography!

Kortschak Center Creativity Computer Lab Workshops

KCLC Creativity Computer Lab Workshops-­‐ Spring 2015

All workshops will take place in KCLC Computer Lab and will last 50 minutes Please visit http://kortschakcenter.usc.edu/ to RSVP and see other offerings

SmartPen
This workshop is for students who wish to check out one of KCLC’s Echo Livescribe Smart Pens for the semester. Attendees will be able to immediately incorporate this effective study tool into their note taking routines, thereby giving them the ability to refer back to a recording of what their Professor was saying as they were writing a particular line of notes during lecture.

· Tuesday, 02/10/2015 @1PM

· Tuesday, 02/17/2015 @11PM

· Tuesday, 02/24/2015 @1PM



Computer Lab Programs (Kurzweil 3000, Inspiration and Dragon Diction)

This workshop will introduce attendees to three programs designed to help them succeed in their studies (all available for use in the KCLC computer lab). Briefly, Kurzweil allows users to listen to articles and other digital texts as opposed to having to read them, and Inspiration provides users with one of the best mind-­‐mapping interfaces around.

· Tuesday, 02/17/2015 @ 1PM

· Tuesday, 02/24/2015 @ 11AM

· Tuesday, 03/03/2015 @1PM

· Tuesday, 03/10/2015 @11AM

Kortschak Center Workshops

KCLC Workshop Schedule – Spring 2015

All workshops will take place in the Kortschak Center (STU 311) Conference Room and will last 50 minutes.

MONDAYS at 11 am

“KCLC Writing Strategies: Anatomy of an Essay"

This workshop will discuss how to construct an essay. From paragraph formation to thesis structure, the goal of this session is to help you become a more confident writer and feel more comfortable with the writing process.

MONDAYS AT 1 pm

“Unlocking Your Power: Mindfulness and Positive Thinking”

Learn how to combat negative influences and patterns of thinking. This workshop will focus on how to remain present, reframe your thoughts, and embrace unexpected sources of happiness that can positively impact your academics and overall well-­‐being.

TUESDAYS at 12 pm

“ Sleep 101: Getting Your ZZZ’s”

Are you tired of being tired? In this workshop, you will learn not only learn how sleep deprivation can impact academic performance and overall well-­‐being, but also get tips on how to improve your sleep habits and feel more well-­‐rested.

TUESDAYS at 3 pm

“Life Hacks: Prioritizing for Personal Productivity”

Find your optimal wellness by learning to organize your time efficiently. Using Stephen Covey's time management quadrants, this workshop will show you a framework for managing your time in order to get the most out life!

WEDNESDAYS at 12 pm: Learning Enrichment Workshops

Feb 11 Reading for Content

Feb 18 Writing Papers

Feb 25 Why Critical Thinking?

March 4 Practicing Mindfulness While Preparing for Exams

May 4 Practicing Mindfulness While Preparing for Exams

WEDNESDAYS at 2 pm

“Say Goodbye to Test Anxiety”

This workshop will help you understand the causes of test anxiety and provide practical tips on how to reduce anxiety before taking an exam.

THURSDAYS at 10 am

“Effective Reading Strategies: Read Smarter, Not Harder”

This workshop will provide strategies for how to read articles and textbooks more effectively in order to help you tackle large reading assignments. You will learn tips for how to reduce your reading time as well as strategies to improve your understanding of the material.

THURSDAYS at 2 pm

“Developing Effective Communication Skills”

This session will explore the barriers that we face every day with communication and what we can do to overcome them. In this workshop, you will learn practical strategies for how to improve your communication skills that can be used in your daily interactions with both peers and professors.

Please visit our website https://kortschakcenter.usc.edu to RSVP for workshops and more information

Seminar: Using Teacher Portfolios to Monitor and Improve Classroom Practice

You’re invited to attend a discussion featuring

Dr. José Felipe Martinez, Associate Professor of Social Research Methodology at the Graduate School of Education and Information Studies, UCLA

Using Teacher Portfolios to Monitor and Improve Classroom Practice: Recent Findings and New Directions

Moderator: Dr. Morgan Polikoff
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
12:30pm*
Von KleinSmid Center (VKC) 150
*The seminar will start promptly at 12:30pm.

Please find Dr. Martinez’s abstract and bio below.

On behalf of Rossier’s Office of the Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Affairs, we hope many of you will come out and support our featured speaker. Bring your lunch and we’ll provide refreshments. Please RSVP to Omar VIlla at ovilla@rossier.usc.edu.
RSVPs receive priority seating.
Thank you.

ABSTRACT
Teacher portfolios have a long history as tools for teacher professional development and certification, and are known to provide potent anchors for teacher reflection and improvement efforts. Recently, interest in portfolios is increasing again in the context of efforts to strengthen teacher evaluation systems around the country. In this talk I examine the promise and limitations of teacher portfolios for high stakes teacher evaluation systems, with emphasis on key conceptual, psychometric, and practical considerations. I finally discuss empirical evidence from our recent studies, and the design and initial stages of a large NSF-funded R&D project to build a next-generation electronic portfolio prototype through modern tablet technology.

Bio
Dr. José Felipe Martínez’s research interests involve the application of measurement and quantitative methods to issues in education policy, specifically teacher/school effectiveness, program evaluation, and educational assessment. His recent work has focused on developing and validating portfolio instruments for measuring instruction and assessment practices in mathematics and science classrooms. This work is currently being extended to electronic tablet portfolios for middle school science with support from the National Science Foundation under a 3-year $1.6 million grant. Other recent work focused on the methodological and policy implications of using multiple measures of teacher practice and effectiveness in teacher induction programs and district-level teacher evaluation system.

USC Rossier School of Education fall 2014 co-curricular offerings

Fall 2014 Co-Curricular offerings

APA Formatting, Citations, and Quotations Usage

This offering will include the following:

APA formatting of quotes; APA citations; miscellaneous APA rules;

what constitutes plagiarism at the university level, and how to avoid it;

direct quotation vs. paraphrasing; integrating quotes into your own work

Monday, September 15^th 3:00-4:00pm Location: WPH 107

Tuesday, September 16^th 3:00-4:00pm Location: VKC 161

Developing Your Professional Identity (Open to MPO & MAT Students)

Come learn more about what to consider before beginning

 your job search process and begin to develop your professional identity. 

Monday, October 13^th 3:15 – 4:00 pm Location: SOS B47

Introduction to Graduate Writing

This offering will include the following: Writing as a multi-step process;

techniques for self-editing & revision; common grammar & mechanics errors;

comma usage; passive vs. active voice; grammatical person

Monday, October 6^th 3:00-4:00pm Location: WPH 107

Tuesday, October 7^th 3:00-4:00pm Location: VKC 161

Assessment 101: Learning the Basics of Assessment

Attendees to the workshop will gain fundamental knowledge on

developing effective survey items and creating valuable learning outcomes.

They will learn essential skills that are required for evaluation purposes.

Wednesday, October 22^nd 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Location: WPH 201

Gearing up for the Job Market: How to Enhance Your Resume

Need some additional help polishing up your resume? Come and learn how

to revise your resume and enhance your marketability before starting the job search.

Late October. Location TBD.

For additional information, please contact the 

Rossier Master’s Programs Office at

(213) 740-3255 or rsoempo@rossier.usc.edu

 

"Education’s Secret Sauce—The Ties That Bind"

Dear Faculty, Students, and Staff:

You’re invited to attend a discussion featuring

Dr. David L. Kirp

James D. Marver Professor of Public Policy

UC Berkeley 

Education’s Secret Sauce—The Ties That Bind

Moderated by Dr. William G. Tierney  

Wednesday, September 17, 2014

12:00pm*

Social Sciences Building (SOS) B-49

 *The seminar will start promptly at 12:00pm.

Please find Dr. Kirp’s abstract and bio below.

On behalf of Rossier’s Office of the Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Affairs, we hope many of you will come out and support our featured speaker.

Bring your lunch and we’ll provide refreshments. 

Please RSVP to Sonya Black-WIlliams at sonyabla@rossier.usc.edu.

Thank you.

  

ABSTRACT

Today’s self-styled education reformers believe that public education is fundamentally broken and that business can supply the remedy. Some place their faith in the market, believing that a healthy dose of competition will do the trick, while others have embraced the notion that the schools are prime candidates for what the business world calls disruptive innovation, with online learning the disruptive force. Common to both mindsets is a belief that the solution resides in the impersonal, whether it’s the invisible hand of the market or the transformative power of technology.

Neither strategy has lived up to its hype, and with good reason—the notion that education can be improved by doing an end run around inherently complicated and messy human relationships is flat-out wrong. All youngsters, especially those from poor and minority backgrounds, need a champion, someone who believes in them. The most effective approaches, whether providing high-quality preschool or keeping high school students on track to graduate, depend on fostering bonds of caring between teachers and their students.

 Bio

David L. Kirp has written seventeen books and scores of articles in both the popular press and scholarly journals.  He has tackled some of America’s biggest social problems, including affordable housing, access to health, gender discrimination and AIDS. 

 His latest book, Improbable Scholars: The Rebirth of a Great American School System and a Strategy for American Education, has been hailed by reviewers and widely cited by education policy-makers. The book chronicles how Union City, New Jersey, a poor urban school district, has transported Latino immigrant children, many of them undocumented, into the education mainstream: more than 90 percent of those youngsters are graduating from high school and 75 percent are going to college. It takes the reader from a third grade classroom to the superintendent’s office, where the crucial if undramatic system-building gets done, from the schoolhouse to the potent politics of the community. This isn’t just an inspiring story—its lessons can be applied nationwide.