2012 Teachers Workshop
June 18-20
This year at The University of Texas we are offering an exciting opportunity for teachers in middle school and high school. We invite you to join us for a 2 1/2 day workshop exploring conflict and discovering effective resolution at all levels, from the personal to the international. We will focus on dealing with teenagers, managing classrooms, and dealing with colleagues. You will get a crash course in the latest thinking about ethical and creative problem-solving strategies, conflict analysis methods, negotiation skills, discussion skills, and much more, with an emphasis on active learning. You’ll apply what you learn to mediating international negotiations and to running a meeting at school, so you can connect what you learn.
The dates are June 18-20. You will participate in some activities with teens attending the UT Global Ethics and Conflict Resolution Summer Symposium and spend most of your time learning new ideas to adapt to your particular teaching setting.
Teachers will stay in the dormitory at Hardin House. Meals are included. Cafeteria-style meals offer hot options, cold cereals, and a salad/sandwich bar. The workshop starts at 1:00 on the 18th, includes that evening, the next day, and the morning of the 20th. You have the evening off on the 19th. If you want something a little more luxurious than a dorm room, Hardin House also has a B&B in their properties. Ask us about that option.
Cost for the workshop, including instruction, materials, dormitory and meals is $250. CEU credits are available for the 16 clock hours. Students who would like to earn graduate or undergraduate UT course credits may register for the workshop and concurrently register for summer school and complete additional assignments. Ask about this option.
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