Can We Talk?
Summer Workshop on Leading Discussions
Please check back for 2010 dates.
Institute Director: Walter Parker, Professor, UW College of Education
Faculty:
Diana Hess, University of Wisconsin
Walter Parker, University of Washington
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Two successful methods for leading productive discussions are featured: Discussing Controversial Issues and Leading Socratic Seminars. Each is unique in perspective, approach and aim, emphasizing an intellectual partnership among participants, and shared inquiry into meaty problems.
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Workshop Descriptions ·
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General Information ·
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Disability Accommodations
Who Should Attend
Educators (K-12, community college, university), community activists, and others who believe in the power of dialogue. No prior discussion leader experience is required.
Workshop description
Days 1 and 2: Discussing Controversial Issues
Deliberating public controversies is the basic labor of citizens in societies that are trying to be democracies. Participants will learn to lead lively discussions of controversial public issues in ways that deepen students' understanding of the issues and promote critical thinking, civility, and public decision making.
Leader: Diana Hess, Professor of Curriculum and Instruction, University of Wisconsin. Hess is a renowned discussion leader and trainer, who has conducted ground-breaking research on successful discussion leaders. She is the author of Controversy in the Classroom: The Democratic Power of Discussion.
Days 3 and 4: Leading Socratic Seminars
Socrates believed that questioning students to help them think for themselves was more important than filling their heads with "right answers." Fostering active learning, Socratic seminars engage students in reading comprehension focused on mind-altering texts chosen for their richness in ideas, issues and values. Seminars help students sharpen their critical thinking while deepening their knowledge.
Leader: Walter Parker, Professor of Curriculum and Instruction, University of Washington, and author of Teaching Democracy and Educating the Democratic Mind.
How to Register
The following information may be useful as you plan to register in 2010.
- By telephone: Register using VISA or MasterCard by calling 206-897-8939 or 1-800-506-1325, Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m., and Friday, 9 a.m–5 p.m.
- By mail or fax: Print and mail or fax a registration form (PDF).
- In person:
- UW Extension, University District, Seattle
(Administrative offices for UW Educational Outreach)
4311 - 11th Ave. NE (see map)
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Parking: Free visitor parking is available in the building garage (entrance on 11th Ave. NE), in stalls marked "UW Educational Outreach."
General information
Fees
The fee for the 2009 seminar was $687 plus a $35 nonrefundable registration fee.
Refunds
Individuals may withdraw by phone or written request.
UW Credit
Participants earn three credits EDC&I 495 Workshop in Improvement of Teaching for attending all four days of the workshop and completing additional assignments.
Location
The workshop is held on the University of Washington campus, Seattle. A map with specific location and parking information is mailed with your confirmation.
Housing
Participants who are interested in campus residence hall housing/board packages should call UW Conference Housing and Special Services, 206-616-1031, and ask for Visiting Personnel Housing. Identify yourself as a participant in the Can We Talk? summer workshop. Space is limited. If you need housing, call early.
While you are in Seattle
Summer in Seattle is a perfect time to visit area attractions such as Pike Place Market, Hiram M. Chittenden Locks and the International District. Great places to walk, bike and have a picnic are near campus.
Questions
If you have questions, please call 206-685-8936 or 1-800-506-1325 and press zero, or e-mail extnadvising@extn.washington.edu.
Disability Accommodations
The University of Washington is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodations, contact the UW Disability Services Office at least 10 days in advance of the application process or event at 206-543-6450, 206-543-6452 (TTY), 206-685-7264 (fax), or dso@u.washington.edu (e-mail).
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