The TAGteach Certification Seminar Comes to Portland, Oregon Featuring a Teaching Methodology that Uses Instant Feedback, Motivation and Positive Reinforcement

Teaching with Acoustical Guidance (TAG) is marker-based teaching that uses feedback, positive-reinforcement and the use of a distinct non-verbal, marker signal and a step-by-step system for building performance. Mainstream, special needs, academic or physical skills, this 2-day TAGteach seminar certification in Portland, OR, will be of interest to those who teach and those who learn.

Portland, OR (PRWEB) January 20, 2006 -- TAGteach International is offering a seminar for professional certification, hosted by TAGteach International. Attendees will learn how to apply the TAGteach method and will receive standing as TAGteach certified teachers upon successful completion of the 2-day program. TAGteach is Teaching with Acoustical Guidance and is an all positive way to teach and coach that promotes a co-operative relationship between teacher and student and facilitates rapid learning. The seminar will be held at Linfield College, Portland campus, February 4th-5th, 2006.

Teaching with Acoustical Guidance (TAG) is marker-based teaching that uses feedback, positive-reinforcement and the use of a distinct non-verbal, marker signal and a step-by-step system for building performance. The teacher sets the student up to succeed by setting attainable ‘tag points’, using constructive language and by increasing criteria in manageable increments. Because the criterion for success is the attainment of the tag point and not the completed perfect skill, the student achieves many small successes. This reduces frustration and creates a comfortable and secure learning environment for students and teachers of any discipline.

Now being applied around the globe from Iceland to the United States, TAGteach is attracting forward thinking professionals from competitive and recreational sports, special education, autism, physical education, physical rehabilitation, general classroom and business management. In this seminar, attendees will learn the foundation skills they need to bring TAGteach back to their field and begin using it. The seminar will conclude with an oral and written certification test.

This TAGteach Primary Level certification seminar will cover topics including: building a climate of success, how to implement a marker-based system, streamlining student/teacher communication, how to overcome learning roadblocks for all ages, and the benefits of TAGteach to your business. Each part of the curriculum includes hands-on practice.

“Tagging has taught my students to think for themselves”, said Amy Roberts who teaches hearing-impaired kindergarten students.

“We saw an almost immediate improvement in skill execution and confidence in our Special Olympics rhythmic gymnasts”, said Debbie Boycott, head coach of the Oakville Butterflies.

“Using TAGteach has been the most important career move I’ve ever made. I truly enjoy coaching again”, said Theresa McKeon, coach at International Gymnastics in Matthews, NC

“TAGteach strengthens communication and understanding, helping to build a better child-parent or student-teacher relationship,” said Victoria Fogel, board certified associate behavior analyst for the University of Florida.

Space is limited to ensure that every participant receives personal attention and a high quality experience that includes many opportunities for hands-on practice. On-line registration is open at http://www.tagteach.com. Mainstream, special needs, academic or physical skills; this 2-day TAGteach seminar certification will be of interest to those who teach and those who learn.

Contact Information:

Theresa McKeon

http://www.tagteach.com

704-995-9237

1-877-TAG-0002

TAGteach International

49 River Street #3

Waltham, Massachusetts, 02453

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