The Sixth Annual Keefe-Bruyette Symposium
Investigation
and Inquiry in Math and Science
for Young Children
Monday, March 17, 2008
Held
on the Saint Joseph College Campus
1678 Asylum Avenue, West Hartford, Connecticut
featuring
Sherri Griffin, Ph.D.
This symposium is made possible by the generous support of Gene F. Bruyette H’04, Kathleen Barry Bruyette ’49 H’04, the late Harry Keefe, and Anita Keefe, long-time education philanthropists.
“… It is our fervent hope that this Keefe-Bruyette Symposium will assist you in doing your work more effectively. And if through your participation it enhances your personal passion for your calling, it will indeed be a huge success.”
Gene Bruyette H’04, First Annual Keefe-Bruyette Symposium, Fall 2002
Sherri Griffin, Ph.D., has been a professor of early childhood education at Central Methodist University in Fayette Missouri since 1986. In addition she has taught preschool through third graders in a rural, parent cooperative since 1984.
In 1984 Dr. Griffin authored Conservation
Seeds, a curriculum guide for teaching
young children about nature and conservation for the Missouri Department
of Conservation. This publication is distributed free to Missouri early
childhood educators. Dr. Griffin updated this guide in 2001 and it was
published for national distribution as My Big World of Wonder: Activities
for learning about nature and using natural resources wisely by Redleaf
Press in 2004.
Dr. Griffin’s most intense interest is helping children and families explore the natural world in a meaningful way. She believes early exposure to habitats in our living spaces fosters conservation ethic. She is continually exploring methods for bringing families together to enjoy and experience nature then documenting and reflecting upon that experience.
| 8:15 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. | Registration |
| 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. | Keynote: Sherri Griffin, Ph.D. |
| 10:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. | Morning Workshops |
| 12:00 a.m. – 1:00 a.m. | Lunch |
| 1:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. | Afternoon Workshops |
| 3:15 p.m.– 4:00 p.m. | Tour The School for Young Children |
Keynote address:
Exploring our Natural Resources with our Natural Resources
Nature and conservation experiences during the early childhood years shape attitudes concerning the environment as children develop o into decision making adults. Teachers need to consciously approach sharing nature with children and be aware of their own attitudes and practices regarding natural resources. Dr. Griffin will discuss conservation and how to foster conservation ethic in young children and their grown-up friends.
Read the
Workshop Descriptions
Download the full 2008 brochure
Download a printable registration form
Questions can be directed to The School for Young Children
Diane Morton, Director or Sue O’Donnell, Teacher/Grant Coordinator
at 860.231.5560 or by E-mail: dmorton@sjc.edu
or sodonnell@sjc.edu.
Directions to Saint Joseph College are available on
the Web site at www.sjc.edu.