This document provides information about a two-day workshop on learning and assessment strategies that is brain-compatible. The workshop will be hosted by the International School Manila and presented by John Joseph. Day one will focus on using emotional intelligence to create engaging classrooms. Day two will focus on assessment approaches that support the learning process. Participants can expect practical strategies and earn credit through a partner university. The workshop costs $55-$155 depending on affiliation and will take place in September 2012.

1. EAST Asia Regional Council of Schools
International School Manila
University Parkway, Fort Bonifacio Brentville Subdivision, Barangay Mamplasan,
1634 Taguig City, Philippines Binan, Laguna 4024 Philippines
http://professionallearning.ism-online.org http://www.earcos.org/
ISM is pleased to host the EARCOS Sponsored Weekend Workshop:
Learning with the Brain in Mind
with John Joseph
Saturday & Sunday, September 22-23, 2012
WORKSHOP OVERVIEW:
Day 1: Learning in the Emotional Rooms – Using Emotional Intelligence to Create Classrooms
That are Uplifting for the Spirit
The ‘Emotional Rooms’ model provides a conceptual framework to assist teachers and their
students in maximizing student engagement in classrooms. It explains how to create classrooms that
are inspirational to students; to live their lives with hope; to value community service; to contribute
to self and family; and to plan with an optimistic future in mind. Teachers will learn how to create
the conditions that optimize students’ engagement in classroom learning. The Model also provides
striking frameworks to engage students in creative thinking. This dynamic workshop uses stunning
images, relevant anecdotes, discussion time and extensive notes to make it one of the most
memorable of all time.
Content:
• Introduction to the Emotional Rooms Model: a model of hope and inspiration
• Emotional Intelligence: how our thoughts and emotions influence our thinking and behavior
• The Concept Model: using questions to build optimism and healthy though patterns
• The Hope and Despair Cycles: teaching students how to manage 7 key emotions
• Mind Your Brain Program: inspiring ways to teach students about emotions and behavior
• Energisers and Engagement: using emotions to shift focus; to maximise engagement and to boost
learning
• Introducing the ‘Chatz’: teaching students how to manage their our own self-talk
• Kids at the hard edge: strategies to promote genuine change
• Developing thinking skills: an explicit approach to teaching students about thinking skills
• Planning and presenting lessons with the Emotional Rooms Model: practical applications
• The Strengths, Challenges and Growth Meter: a tool for identifying problems and planning growth

2. Participants can expect to:
• Get heaps of practical energising emotionally-sound classroom strategies
• Learn how to inspire your students regardless of their circumstances
• Show your students how to use Hope as a driving, motivational force
• Find out why emotions, not the intellect make our most significant decisions
• Find out why your students are so tired so often and learn ways to impact their sleep patterns
• Go back to work with numerous, sure-fire practical, energisers
Day 2: Assessment with the Brain in Mind – When Assessment Becomes Learning
The brain is biologically geared for feedback and so assessment is a critical aspect of the learning
process. This workshop provides a comprehensive view of what an approach to assessment congruent
with brain compatible learning would look like in action.
Content:
• The importance of feedback in the learning process: a beginning point for planning assessment
• How ‘authentic assessment’ differs from ‘traditional’ assessment: assessment for learning
• Purposes of assessment: prioritizing our purposes and linking them with practice
• Developing an assessment tool kit: moving away from results and grades to reflection and
performance
• Engaging young minds: ways to engage students as key participants in the assessment process
• Assessment processes: creating an assessment framework and placing the tool kit into classroom
action
• The purposes and benefits of testing: when and why to use tests
• Rubrics as assessment and coaching instruments: the why and how of building assessment rubrics
• Roundtable assessment : holding students accountable through public performance
• Assessment for diagnostic purposes: why do students achieve or underachieve?
• Recording and reporting student achievement: making reporting more meaningful
Participants can expect to:
• Challenge steadfast beliefs about the nature and purpose of assessment
• Reveal the untapped intellectual capacity of your students
• Transform students’ grades into meaningful and challenging feedback
• Find out how to turn student apathy into engagement based on quality authentic assessment
practices
• Orientate your feedback so students see it as growth instead of labels
• Go back to work with numerous, practical, essential feedback strategies
• Write more meaningful student reports
This workshop is suitable for teachers from Preschool-Grade 12
SUGGESTED PRIOR READING:
John Joseph’s book Learning in the Emotional Rooms is a great resource for successful strategies on
Creating Classrooms that are Uplifting for the Spirit.

3. WORKSHOP SCHEDULE:
Saturday Sunday
8:00-8:30 Registration and Opening 8:30-10:00 Session 5
8:30-10:00 Session 1 10:00-10:20 Morning Break
10:00-10:20 Morning Break 10:20-12:00 Session 6
10:20-12:00 Session 2 12:00-1:00 Lunch
12:00-1:00 Lunch 1:00-2:20 Session 7
1:00-2:20 Session 3 2:20-2:40 Afternoon Break
2:20-2:40 Afternoon Break 2:40-4:00 Session 8 and Closing
2:40-4:00 Session 4
PRESENTER:
John Joseph M Ed B Ed Dip T
John Joseph is a former teacher, a former university teacher-
educator, tradesperson, businessman and trainer. He grew up in
Adelaide South Australia and left school before completing his Year
10 studies to undertake training as an apprentice plasterer. After
working in the family business for 11 years, he returned to formal
education and graduated with a Masters Degree in Mathematics and
Science Education. John has a real passion for neuroeducation. His
focus is on learning: how it happens; how to maximize it; how to
inspire it in students; and practical strategies to enhance it. John has
presented his research on how the brain works best in the classroom
to teachers in over 25 countries around the world, and he has been a
featured presenter at the EARCOS Administrators’ and Teachers’
Conferences.
Website: http://www.focuseducation.com.au/
Email: john.joseph@focuseducation.com.au

4. REGISTRATION:
Registration fee: USD 55 for EARCOS members and USD 155 for non-EARCOS members.
(Fee includes: Saturday and Sunday lunches, snacks, and handouts.)
Please register online at: http://bit.ly/JCcKFv
Kindly send payment through wire transfer:
HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORP.
Account Name: International School Manila
Account Number: US$ S/A 069-004984-130
Bank Address: Fort Bonifacio Branch, Taguig City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Swift Code: HSBCPHMM
 The registering school should pay all transfer charges
 Indicate the participant’s name on the payment
 Email the payment receipt to bausasa@ismanila.org to secure your place
 All payments are due on September 7, 2012.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
Cancellation by September 7, 2012 will be entitled to a full refund. Cancellation AFTER
September 7, 2012 will be entitled to no refund.
ITEMS YOU MAY WANT TO BRING:
Water bottle, laptop with adapter, sweater for the conference room
UNIVERSITY CREDIT:
Participants have the opportunity to obtain one semester graduate credit from Buffalo State,
State University of New York (SUNY). The cost of the credit is USD $90.00 by check to SUNY.
The course will be identified as EDU 594: Teaching and Learning Techniques and Strategies for
American/International School.
Anyone interested in obtaining one credit hour must:
1. Attend all of the sessions of the workshop
2. Participate in the workshop activities and complete assignments
Registration forms for the credit are available on-site or by email at Intlearning@buffalostate.edu
either before or after the workshop.
To register for credit please submit the registration form/credit information
by December 1, 2012 to International Graduate Programs for Educators, South Wing 430C,
Buffalo State, SUNY, 1300 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, New York 14222 USA.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For program information contact: Sam Cook cooks@ismanila.org
For registration information contact: Armie Bausas bausasa@ismanila.org

5. SCHOOL ADDRESS:
University Parkway, Fort Bonifacio
1634 Taguig City, Philippines
http://bit.ly/K8Eu7j
ACCOMMODATIONS:
(Closest to ISM about 10 minute walk) Makati (About 20 minutes by taxi)
Best Western Premier F1 Hotel Intercontinental Manila
32nd Street Bonifacio Global City No. 1 Ayala Avenue Makati
Tel. No. (+632) 9289888 Tel. No. (+632) 7937000
Fax. No. (+632) 9281888 Fax. No. (+632) 7527777
Email: inquiry@bwpf1hotel.com Email: manila@interconti.com
Website: http://www.bestwesternpremierf1hotel.com/contact.php Website: http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/intercontinental/en/gb/locations/mnlha
Makati (About 20 minutes by taxi) Hotel Celeste
2 San Lorenzo Drive cor. Arnaiz Avenue
Crown Regency Hotel Makati San Lorenzo Village, Makati City
1026 A. Arnaiz Avenue, Tel. No. (+632) 8878080
San Lorenzo Village, Makati City Fax. No. (+632) 8878088
Tel. No. (+632) 845-0211 to 15 Email: info@hotelceleste.ph
Fax. No. (+632) 813-5646 Website: http://www.hotelceleste.ph/index.html
Email: reservations@crownregency.com
Website: http://www.crownregencyhotels.com/makati/contact.php
New World Hotel Tower Inn
Esperanza Street corner Makati Avenue 1002 Arnaiz Avenue 1200 Makati City
Makati City Tel. No. (+632) 8885170
Tel. No. (+632) 8116888 Fax. No. (+632) 8434837
Email: enquiry.manila@newworldhotels.com Email: reservation@towerinnmakati.com
Website: http://www.manila.newworldhotels.com/ Website: http://www.towerinnmakati.com/
Dusit Thani Manila
Ayala Centre, Makati City
Tel. No. (+632) 2388888
Fax. No. (+632) 2388800
Website: http://www.dusit.com/dusit-thani/dusit-thani-manila.html
GROUND TRANSPORTATION (from Manila International Airport)
Easy access to taxi transportation can be found as you exit the airport after luggage pick-up. Note signs
that direct you to the Coupon Taxis. A white taxi ride from the airport to the F1 hotel should cost about
Php 350.