"I think it has to do with preparing you for life ... you've got to look at a problem from all perspectives. You have to think harder, maybe think deeper so that you can take things in and give things back to the group." (high school student, from Gellatly, 1997)
Introduction to the Paideia Seminar: K-12
Would you like to help even your most unmotivated students understand and appreciate the ideas at the core of your curriculum?
The Paideia Seminar is a formal, intellectual dialogue facilitated with open-ended questions about a text. It is one of the most powerful ways to teach the ideas and values that shape your curriculum, thereby making it both more accessible and more relevant for your students.
The Seminar is designed specifically to teach your students to think critically while simultaneously enhancing their conceptual understanding of the curriculum. By engaging in seminar dialogue, students also practice a wide range of fundamental literacy skills: reading and writing in addition to speaking and listening.
This Institute is for K-12 teachers, across all subject areas. This training will prepare you to plan, lead, and assess Paideia Seminars so that your classroom or school will become an exciting and memorable learning environment.
Lodging Information The Hampton Inn and Suites and the Holiday Inn Express offer exceptional rates for people attending the National Paideia Institutes held in Chapel Hill, NC. When making reservations at one of these hotels, please use the National Paideia Center ID # 0002667297 to receive the special rates.
Hampton Inn and Suites 6121 Farrington Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517 919 403 8700 1 800 HAMPTON
Holiday Inn Express 6119 Farrington Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517 919 489 7555 1 800 HOLIDAY
Registration The cost for the July 14-16, 2008 Institute is $500 by May 26, 2008 and $600 after May 26, 2008.. This cost includes breakfast, lunch, and all materials for three days.
Please register by May 26, 2008 for the July Institute. Use either our Online Registration Page or download the PDF registration form (type and print). Registration forms can be faxed to 919-962-3139. We accept purchase orders and checks, but not credit cards. A full refund will be issued upon written request received by NPC 15 days prior to the session and one-half refund fewer than 7 days prior to the session. This event will be held if 25 people register by May 26, 2008 for the July Chapel Hill Institute. Your e-mail will be used for communication purposes. Confirmation of your registration will be made at that time, allowing you the opportunity to then make travel and accommodation arrangements.
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