TITLE:  Introduction to the Paideia Seminar (2-day training)

Date: July 14-15, 2015

TIME:  9 a.m. – 3 p.m. 

Registration Fee:  $150

Registration Deadline:  7/3/15

The Paideia Seminar is an integrated literacy event built around formal whole class dialogue. The purpose for doing Paideia Seminar is to support students’ ability to think conceptually and communicate collaboratively.
During these two days of professional development, teachers will participate in an adult Paideia Seminar and learn the key components for planning. We will talk about what makes a good text for seminar, how to design appropriate questions to invite students into collaborative thinking, and strategies for coaching balanced student participation.  At the end of these two days, you will be prepared to implement this profound teaching strategy in your classroom and will have a set of Paideia Seminar lesson plans to practice with and use as models. The presenter will be Terry Roberts from the National Paideia Center.  This workshop could fulfill literacy requirements. For more information, contact Dr. April Spencer at aspencer@wresa.org, 828.418.0011, ext. 20.  Contact Hours:  5