English Professional Day

March 22, 2010

Location:

Hakone Estate and Gardens 21000 Big Basin Way Saratoga, CA  95070

Registration is now closed. Onsite registration is available. Please contact Rashna Wadia for more information. Chris Malcomb, veteran teacher and personal essayist will introduce the fundamentals of mindfulness practice and lead an exploration of the benefits it brings to young writers. Through both experiential activities and creative writing exercises, secondary English teachers (grades 6-12) will apply these simple techniques to the writing cycle. In the peaceful gardens of the Hakone Estate, teachers will sit, walk, write, and learn practices to help "free the mind" at all stages of the writing process: idea generation, drafting and revising, listening and offering feedback, and dealing with that pesky inner critic. Bring a good pen, a notebook, and your "Beginner's Mind." A Japanese lunch will be served. For program information, please contact Rashna Wadia, Yavneh Day School, Los Gatos @ (408) 984-6700, or rashna@yavnehdayschool.org.