November 9th, 2011 |
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Description: This workshop will provide a foundation in structural equation modeling by introducing participants to the basics of model estimation, evaluation of model fit, and model interpretation for basic structural equation models. The models to be covered included path models, confirmatory factor analysis models, and full structural models. Instruction will consist of lectures and hands-on activities. As part of the workshop, participants will be instructed in the use of the LISREL computer package. Afternoon activities will involve conducting analyses using the LISREL package. If time permits, participants will also be provided help in analyzing their own data.
Instructor: Deborah Bandalos, Professor, James Madison University
Cost: $1200 (includes workshop materials, refreshment breaks, lunch and parking passes each day)
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November 9th, 2011 |
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Description: This is an introduction to the theory and application of meta-analytic techniques for quantitative analysis and systematic review of scientific literature. The objective of the workshop is to provide participants with the rudimentary knowledge and skills needed to become a critical, quantitative consumer of existing literature in an area of interest.
Instructor: Rodney Dishman, Professor, Department of Kinesiology, University of Georgia
Cost: $350 (includes workshop materials, refreshment breaks, lunch and parking passes each day)
Location: Ramsey Center for Physical Activities, 330 River Road, Athens, GA 30602
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November 9th, 2011 |
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Description: In this exciting and engaging two-day workshop at the University of Georgia qualitative researchers, instructors of qualitative research methods, and graduate students will learn about the philosophical and methodological foundations of phenomenology and practice some of the core methodological techniques of phenomenological research.
Instructor: Mark Vagle, Associate Professor, University of Georgia
Cost: $375 (includes workshop materials, refreshment breaks, lunch and parking passes each day)
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November 9th, 2011 |
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Description: This exciting and engaging two-day workshop is designed for qualitative researchers, instructors of qualitative research methods, and graduate students who have introductory knowledge of phenomenological research (e.g., the presenter’s 2011 or 2012 introductory workshop, one of the presenter’s graduate courses, other similar learning experiences at other institutions). Participants will learn about the philosophical and methodological foundations of the presenter’s post-intentional phenomenology and practice post-intentional philosophical and methodological techniques. This workshop is designed to be primarily application-oriented.
Instructor: Mark Vagle, Associate Professor, University of Georgia
Cost: $375 (includes workshop materials, refreshment breaks, lunch and parking passes each day)
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November 9th, 2011 |
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Description: This one-day interactive conference is designed to enhance participants’ understanding of strategies to prevent and handle bullying situations. Experts and practitioners from the fields of education, counseling, law, and public health will provide Georgia-specific perspectives on how to promote safe schools and communities. Presentation topics will include: creating safe zones for diverse students, developing legal remedies for bullying, reducing bullying against LGBTQ youth, implementing strategies to improve family support for at-risk students, and exploring connections between bullying and educational outcomes. Educators, researchers, and youth will discuss practical considerations of implementing bullying prevention policies and programs.
Cost: $150.00 (includes conference materials, two refreshment breaks and lunch)
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November 9th, 2011 |
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November 9th, 2011 |
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Description: This workshop will feature in-depth instruction in the theory and practice of equating, as in chapters 1-8 in Kolen and Brennan (2004), Test equating, scaling, and linking: Methods and practices (2nd ed.) published by Springer-Verlag. Participants will also gain experience with computer programs for equating. The workshop is suitable for advanced graduate students in measurement; faculty who plan to teach equating; employees of state departments of education, testing companies, licensure and certification organizations, and others who want relatively in-depth training in equating. It is assumed that participants have knowledge at the level of intermediate statistics and intermediate measurement.
Instructors: Robert Brennan and Won-Chan Lee, University of Iowa
Cost: $1400 (includes workshop materials, a copy of the book Test Equating, Scaling and Linking by Kolen and Brennan, an opening reception, dinner on Wednesday, refreshment breaks, lunch and parking passes each day)
Requirements: a laptop computer is required to participate in this workshop.
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November 9th, 2011 |
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Description: The Advanced Multivariate Statistical Methods workshop presents a modern approach to multivariate data analysis, focusing on statistical techniques commonly used in empirical research (multilevel/hierarchical linear/mixed models, structural equation models, latent class/finite mixture models) and the commonalities which tie them to the techniques developed and used historically (i.e., Multivariate ANOVA, exploratory factor analysis, canonical correlation analysis, and classical clustering methods). The workshop will teach participants the tenets of modern multivariate thinking: the interplay between assumed statistical distributions (e.g. the multivariate normal distribution) and computationally intensive estimation techniques (maximum likelihood and Bayesian approaches). An emphasis is placed on how modern statistical analysis methods have used these principles to generalize methodology across many disciplines, including education, social and behavioral sciences, and the health fields. At the end of the course, participants will understand how to analyze multivariate data with modern multivariate approaches to test a variety of research hypotheses. A knowledge of linear models is preferable for participants enrolling in the course. Participants who have taken multivariate methods previously are encouraged to enroll and attend as this workshop represents a significant departure from how multivariate statistics have been taught in the past.
Instructor: Jonathan Templin, Associate Professor, University of Georgia
Cost: $525 (includes workshop materials, refreshment breaks, lunch and parking passes each day)
Requirements: Please bring your own laptop computer to participate in this workshop.
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November 9th, 2011 |
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November 9th, 2011 |
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Description: Multilevel models are widely used statistical methods with names such as hierarchical linear models and random or mixed effects models. This workshop presents an introduction to multilevel models featuring their use in both cross-sectional (clustered or nested samples) and longitudinal analyses. By attending the workshop, participants will gain a basic understanding of the modeling approach and will be able to conduct basic multilevel model analyses. The course will feature example handouts and syntax from several statistical packages for multilevel modeling (SAS, SPSS, and Mplus).
Instructor: Jonathan Templin, Associate Professor, University of Georgia
Cost: $525 (includes workshop materials, refreshment breaks, lunch and parking passes each day)
Requirements: Please bring your own laptop computer to participate in this workshop.
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November 9th, 2011 |
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Strategic Instructional Model® (SIM)® Workshop Series, Workshop
Description: This two-day workshop will introduce teachers to the foundations of the Strategic Instructional Model® (SIM) and will prepare them to implement the FUNDAMENTALS IN THE THEME WRITING STRATEGY. This research-based intervention helps students acquire strategies for writing and editing a theme by using a basic structure and framework to plan and write effectively. With incremental instruction (including learning sheets to accompany students are taught how to gather information, organize it using a diagram, and write a theme with a structure that includes an introduction, body, conclusion, and connecting paragraphs with appropriate transitions.
This strategy is designed and found to be most appropriate for students in grades 6 through 12 (although some have taught the strategy successfully to 4th graders). Students who can write complete sentences and well-organized paragraphs respond most successfully to instruction in the Theme Writing Strategy.
Instructor: Kathy Boyle-Gast, Communication Sciences & Special Education, SIM® Professional Developer
Location: River’s Crossing, 850 College Station Road, Athens, Georgia 30605
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November 9th, 2011 |
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Description: This two-day workshop will introduce teachers to the foundations of the Strategic Instructional Model® (SIM)® and will prepare them to implement research-based interventions to help students acquire strategies for writing and editing sentences for effective written communication. The Sentence Writing Strategy series, a two-part program that includes Fundamental and Proficiency levels, is targeted towards students in grades 4 through 12 who struggle with written expression. In addition to a writing strategy, students can be taught 14 sentence patterns with four types of sentences: • simple • compound • complex • compound-complex.
Instructor: Kathy Boyle-Gast, Communication Sciences & Special Education, SIM® Professional Developer
Location: UGA Gwinnett Campus
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