They learn to think critically about issues, voice their views in a reasoned manner, listen to each other, and ultimately reach common ground on some possible courses of public action. Forums will provide opportunities to experience the challenges of a deliberative discussion and the facilitator role of the teacher. Hofstra University is an hour from New York City by train or car and 15 minutes from magnificent Jones Beach, and offers participants very reasonable rates in top-flight dormitories. Hotel accommodations are also available in close proximity. Thanks to the generosity of the Kettering Foundation, NCSS will be offering 15 scholarships to our summer workshop at Hofstra University offering training on deliberation using the National Issues Forum discussion model.
Hotels are also available in close proximity.
Attending teachers will hear lectures and work in small groups with UVA faculty experts from the fields of American Studies, Social Studies Education, and Instructional Technology. These activities will be supplemented with sessions focusing on pedagogical issues related to teaching with digital resources. Consistent with the experiential nature of service-learning, we will get out into the Iowa City community to engage in a service experience and reflect on our activities. Located within walking distance of beautiful Southern California beaches, the Institute will focus on the essential elements of high quality service learning, strategies for using service learning to meet academic content standards, and effective standards-based curriculum resources designed to increase academic achievement and build a committed, responsible citizenry. Participants will also have the opportunity to engage in hands-on service activities and develop strategies to build responsible citizenship across grade levels and different academic content areas.