Two "calls for applications" for events sponsored by the American Association of Philosophy Teachers:
Facilitator Training Seminar
and
Post-conference Workshop: Teaching & Learning in Philosophy
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
The American Association of Philosophy Teachers (AAPT)
Facilitator Training Seminar
“To Improve The Quality Of Instruction In Philosophy At All Levels”
The AAPT Aims To Develop A Cadre Of Faculty Developers To Lead Teaching And Learning Workshops Regarding Philosophy Across The U.S. And Beyond
Location: College St. Benedict/St. John’s University, Collegeville, MN
Date: July 30 – August 3, 2014
Seminar Leader: David W. Concepción, AAPT President
Application Deadline: February 15, 2014
Description
Participants will review best practices in teaching and learning, practice successful workshop facilitation techniques, peer review workshop designs, and examine the fundamentals of workshop administration.
Attendance
Participants are required to attend all sessions, which will be held July 30 – August 3, 2014 in conjunction with the American Association of Philosophy Teachers Biennial conference in Collegeville, MN
Fees & Waivers
The seminar is free.
Participants are encouraged to attend the regular AAPT conference sessions when the seminar is not meeting, Conference registration, the cost of meals and lodging, and travel expenses will be the responsibility of the participants.
APPLICATION
American Association of Philosophy Teachers
Facilitator Training Seminar
July 30 – August 30, 2014
To apply please send the following three items to Seminar Leader David W. Concepción, dwconcepcion@bsu.edu
(1) Provide the following information
Name:
Institution:
Email:
Major Fields of Interest:
(2) A statement of interest or description of what you hope to gain from the seminar. Where are you in your development as a leader in Teaching & Learning? What is your professional context? Diversity of participants is valued. (500-word limit)
(3) A statement of qualifications. (500-word limit, CV format welcomed)
Contact Information
• For additional regarding the Seminar (content, application status, etc.), please contact David W. Concepción,dwconcepcion@bsu.edu.
• For additional information regarding the AAPT please see the AAPT website at: http://www.philosophyteachers.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Feb. 15, 2014
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CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
American Philosophical Association – Pacific Division and
The American Association of Philosophy Teachers (AAPT)
“To Improve The Quality Of Instruction In Philosophy At All Levels”
Post-conference Workshop:
Teaching & Learning in Philosophy
Location: San Diego, CA
Date: April 20, 2014
Seminar Leader: David W. Concepción, AAPT President
Emily Esch, AAPT Executive Director
Andrew Mills, AAPT Member-at-Large
Application Deadline: February 15, 2014
Description
Through readings and interactive experiences, seminar participants will explore issues, experiment with approaches, and engage in a community of reflection in order to strengthen their pedagogical choices. Participants will study how to identify and select challenging and transformative learning objectives and, by understanding the principles of integrated course design, participants will examine how to best guide students to the successful achievement of these goals. Topics will include: preparing to teach, developing learning-centered courses, using traditional and non-traditional methods of assessment, and engaging in the scholarship of teaching and learning. The friendships and collegial relationships built here can last a lifetime.
Attendance
Participants are required to attend all sessions, which will be held 8am-5pm, Sunday, April 20, 2014 after the Pacific Division meeting of the American Philosophical Association.
Fees & Waivers
The seminar is free. However, registration for the Pacific APA meeting is required: http://www.apaonline.org/
A book and lunch will be provided. The Pacific Division of the American Philosophical Association generously offers travel grants of up to $300 for a number of participants. Recipients of APA travel grants must be members of the APA.
APPLICATION
Pacific APA/AAPT
Post-conference Workshop on Teaching and Learning
April 20, 2014
To apply please send the following three items to Seminar Leader David W. Concepción, dwconcepcion@bsu.edu
(1) Provide the following information
Name:
Institution:
Email:
Major Fields of Interest:
(2) A statement of your interest in the seminar or description of what you hope to gain from the seminar, and a very brief description of your previous teaching experience and current teaching context. (500-word limit)
(3) Request for Travel Support. Briefly describe your professional context, estimated travel expenses, and statement of need. (350-word limit)
Contact Information
• For additional information regarding the workshop, please contact David W. Concepción, dwconcepcion@bsu.edu.
• For additional information regarding the AAPT please see the AAPT website at: http://www.philosophyteachers.
• For information regarding APA membership in the APA, please contact Janet Sample, APA Membership Coordinator, phone:302-831-4657, jsample@udel.edu. Website: https://apaonline.site-ym.com/
• For information regarding the 2014 Pacific APA meeting see: http://www.apaonline.org/
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Feb. 15, 2014
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