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19th Annual Augsburg Paideia Institute Great Ideas for Teaching a Standards-Based Curriculum
What is Paideia? Paideia (Pie-day-uh) is a dynamic approach to teaching, bringing together the old and the new in the discovery of ideas. Rooted in Socratic teaching methods, Paideia empowers students to be active learners and critical thinkers. According to the Paideia Principles, "all children can learn," and the "primary cause of learning is the activity of the learner's own mind..." The Augsburg Paideia Institute offers educators hands-on experience with seminars. Sessions are designed for participants to feel the excitement of learning through discussion and to gain know-how and ideas for implementing Paideia in their classroom. In Paideia seminars, the new roles taken on by students and teachers promote learning through deepened insights and enlarged understanding of ideas. Students enjoy acquiring skills for discussion, agreement and disagreement that carry over to other aspects of their lives. In this Institute, we emphasize selections that help us to understand timeless ideas, think critically, list carefully, question thoughtfully and make education work. The Augsburg Paideia Institute is the only affiliated teacher training program sanctioned by the Paideia Group, Inc. (PGI), the national nonprofit organization that works with Mortimer Adler's Paideia program for educators. What are the Key Elements in the Training? The Paideia Institute focuses on the big picture of teaching and learning:
In a five-day, concentrated schedule, the Institute offers experience and practice for new and veteran Paideia teachers at all levels of schooling: seminars, debriefings, small group sessions, coaching, curriculum development and writing. What are the Results? Teachers give Paideia top grades for:
Faculty: Dr. Anne M. Kaufman, and Dr. Patricia F. Weiss are experienced Paideia trainers in Minnesota and nationally. They have devoted their careers to improving classroom teaching. Tuition: The $500 tuition includes: continental breakfasts, lunches, all materials (including computer access) and 30 continuing-education units. Two (2) semester graduate credits are available for an additional $150 transcript fee. Refund is available, less a $75 cancellation fee, if made 48 hours prior to the Institute. Schedule: The Paideia Institute is schedule for June 23 - 27, 2008. Each day begins at 8:30 a.m. and concludes by 4 p.m. Housing: Both on-campus and hotel accommodations are based on availability. Contact Anne Kaufman (612-330-1188 or kaufman@augsburg.edu) for availability. The following hotels offer free shuttle service to Augsburg College and guest Augsburg rates. Contact the hotels directly and please mention that you are an Augsburg guest. Days Inn University, 1-800-375-3990 or 612-623-9303 (ask for Erin) or e-mail daysinnuniv@quest.net Holiday Inn Metrodome: 1-800-448-3663 or 612-333-4646 (sales office) Registration: Registration may be sent by mail to: Paideia Program, Augsburg College, 2211 Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55454 or by fax to Anne Kaufman at 612-330-1339. MasterCard and VISA are accepted. Registration deadline is June 1, 2008. For Further Information: contact Anne Kaufman, Augsburg Paideia Program Director, at 612-330-1188 or kaufman@augsburg.edu. Paideia Brochure (pdf)
The final schedule and workbook with reading selections will be mailed to participants before the Institute so they can prepare by reading the assignments. Click here to close browser window. The Paideia Group, Inc. |
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