Introduction to "Learning in Depth"
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2009-03-23 11:49
Workshops/Seminars:
Introduction to “Learning in
Depth”
One
day workshop – Recommended as initial training for all teachers
and administrators planning to implement LiD.
9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Objectives
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What is the nature and purpose of
the Learning in Depth project?
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What are the potential benefits of
implementing LiD?
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What are the most practical ways of
implementing LiD?
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What does it look like in practice?
(A teacher who is implementing a LiD program will be available to
discuss her work.)
11
a.m. to 11:15 a.m. – Break.
11:15
to 12:30 p.m.
Objectives
-
To introduce teachers and
administrators to the basic structures and plans for implementing
LiD.
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To discuss the nature of the topics
that are central to LiD.
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To examine the nature of the
portfolios, with some examples.
12:30
p.m. to 1: 45 p.m. – Lunch break
1:45
p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Objective
-
To enable participants to work in
small groups, with LiD resource people, in planning the initial
ceremony in which students will be given their topic and to plan for
supporting one child through the first year of exploring one topic
3:00
p.m. to 3:15 p.m. – Break
3:15
p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Objective
-
To begin
development of a school plan for LiD implementation, including
scheduling planning time, communicating with parents and community
members, inventorying current resources, and developing a plan for
acquiring additional resources. Discussion of participants’
further needs prior to implementation, and how the LiD group can
respond to them and support teachers as they move towards
implementation.
Materials
provided
Brief
Guide to LiD.
From
the book: “Learning in Depth: A simple innovation that can
transform schooling” :
Chapter Six: Some
operating principles and examples
Chapter Seven:
Building the portfolio
LiD
Newsletter.
