Colleagues,

Please find below an invitation to participate in a workshop designed to help participants innovate and grow as teachers. The workshop is facilitated by philosophers who are also experts in teaching, and is designed specifically for philosophers. Please feel free to distribute the flyer widely. Deadline for applications is August 15; early applications are appreciated. I’m happy to answer any questions, and we look forward to hearing from you.

Dave

David W. Concepción 

Professor and Chair

Philosophy & Religious Studies, NQ 204

Ball State University

Affiliate Faculty, Women’s and Gender Studies

Past-President, American Association of Philosophy Teachers

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

 

The American Association of Philosophy Teachers (AAPT)

“To Improve The Quality Of Instruction In Philosophy At All Levels”

Teaching & Learning in Philosophy: Dallas/Ft.Worth

 

Location:                     North Texas University, Denton, TX

Date:                           Saturday, September 26, 2015

Time:                           9am – 5pm

Application Deadline: August 15, 2015

 

Description

Participants will read some of the best literature regarding how learning happens, how to design maximally effective courses, and how to improve classroom practice. The goal is not only to provide tips, although we will provide some. Rather, the seminar is designed to enhance participants’ ability to make effective pedagogical choices. The interactive sessions provide opportunities for participants to reflect with colleagues on how to individualize evidence-based best teaching practices to one’s own idiosyncratic teaching contexts. Participants will learn how to identify and select challenging and transformative learning objectives and how to design and assess sequences of learning activities to make the achievement of those goals highly likely. 

 

Comments from Past Participants

“The seminar shifted and honed the way I think about and practice teaching in substantial ways”

“Inspiring, fascinating, and incredibly helpful”

“A must for anyone who cares about students”

“An intensive boot-camp for learner-centered education”

“Not at all like the typical (mostly useless) “teaching orientation” that most graduate students get”

 

Eligibility & Fees

There is no charge for members of the American Association of Philosophy Teachers. However, only members may attend. Become a member today. Student membership is $25 and regular membership is $40. To join the AAPT at the same time you apply to participate in this workshop, go to: http://www.pdcnet.org/aapt/American-Association-of-Philosophy-Teachers-(AAPT)

 

 

APPLICATION

 

AAPT

Workshop on Teaching and Learning in Philosophy

September 26, 2015

 

To apply please send the following two items to David W. Concepción, [log in to unmask]

 

(1) Provide the following information 

Name:

Email:

Institutional Affiliation (if any):

Major Field(s) of Interest:

 

(2) In no more than 500 words total, provide both of the following:
(i) A statement of your interest in the seminar or description of what you hope to gain from the seminar.

(ii) A very brief description of your previous teaching experience and current teaching context.

 

Contact Information

• For additional information regarding the workshop, please contact David W. Concepción, [log in to unmask]. 

• For additional information regarding the AAPT please see the AAPT website at: http://www.philosophyteachers.org or contact Emily Esch, Executive Director, [log in to unmask].

 

 

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  August 15, 2015