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2022 Beginning Teachers Conference has ended
WELCOME TO THE 2022 BEGINNING TEACHERS’ CONFERENCE!

Teachers new to the profession are invited to attend the 2022 Beginning Teachers’ Conference, September 23–24, Fantasyland Hotel, Edmonton. There is no registration fee. Space is limited; apply early.

School principals, school jurisdictions and local associations work together to provide substitute teacher coverage as per the collective agreement to facilitate the attendance of beginning teachers at the conference. Substitute teacher coverage must be organized and approved in advance. Please ensure you meet with your school principal to discuss release time and obtain the appropriate absence code to attend this conference. 

Teachers in charter, federal and private schools must be associate members of the Association to be eligible to attend the Beginning Teachers Conference.

A block of guest rooms have been reserved at the Fantasyland Hotel for conference delegates. Rooms must be booked prior to September 2. Please reference the ATA Beginning Teachers Conference or provide the group code# 5917866 when booking your accommodations.
Friday, September 23 • 12:30pm - 1:45pm
Teaching Elementary Music 101: Tips and Tricks of the Trade (K-6) LIMITED

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You have dreamed about this for years and now here you are, teaching music! This session looks at teaching ideas for elementary music programs, incorporating instruments and movement along with singing skills. Discussion of assessment ideas and strategies will also be discussed. Time will also be provided for questions and discussion about your music teaching situation.


Speakers
avatar for Kimberly Friesen Wiens

Kimberly Friesen Wiens

Fine Arts Council (FAC)
Kim Friesen Wiens is an elementary music specialist with Edmonton Public Schools.  She has taught for over twenty years, including many early learning settings.  Currently she is working on her PhD at the University of Alberta.  Kim serves as editor of A Fine Facta, which is the... Read More →


Friday September 23, 2022 12:30pm - 1:45pm MDT
Medoc - Conference Room 14