The
2001
inquiry-based seminars proved
to be valuable for new and returning teachers alike.
Each seminar included hands-on arts-integrated activities
and introduction to local and technology-based resources
for interdisciplinary research.
Preference
was given to teachers registering as a team of at least
three per school or community
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Special
Introductory Session with Jeff Wilhelm
Register
by May 1
May 12, 2001
9:00-2:00PM
at the Chicago Teachers' Center
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One-Week
Session with Jeff Wilhelm
Register
by May 1
June 19-23, 2000
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Northside College Preparatory
5501 North Kedzie
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 Terrific!
This provided us with a real opportunity to work and
create something meaningful as a team. (Teacher,
Lozano School)
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 Jeffrey
Wilhelm, author of "Hyperlearning" and "You
Gotta Be the Book" returns to Chicago for a week-long
institute which will build on the themes developed during
the Inquiry Based Seminars and combine technology, with
authentic research and inquiry based learning.
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 Teachers
will work in "theme teams" to design a project
and receive staff support as they implement the curriculum
in the fall.
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 Participants
from Northeastern's GEAR UP
Networks are eligible to receive 3-hours of tuition-waived
graduate credit after implementation of their curriculum
in their schools in the fall of 2001. Monthly sharing/feedback
sessions will be held in the fall to facilitate this
process.
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I was able to enjoy teaching in a totally
different manner than what was customary for me during
the school year.
Teresa de Jesus-Silva, Teacher
Summer Academy 2000
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Apply
for 1 of 13 paid
( $150.00/day) positions to be a Lead Teacher in the
4-week GEAR UP
Summer Academy
July 9 - August 3, 2001
8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Planning Days: June 25-28 |
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Who is eligible for a position? |
A Teachers
who have participated in one of the spring seminars
and the Wilhelm Institute and have completed
an application for the Summer Academy position. Teachers
will apply what they have learned in the seminars to
the Summer Academy.
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How many teachers were be selected? |
A Ten
to thirteen teachers were
selected (based on the number of students registered)
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| Q What's
the Academy About? |
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The Summer Academy had an
inquiry based, technology and arts-integrated curriculum,
which will be developed out of the content seminars
and the Wilhelm Institute. Students will be actively
engaged in learning, focusing on content from one of
the seminars and using the process of inquiry-based
research. |
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