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Making Authentic Inquiry Work: a two-day professional development institute for educators

Explore transformative pedagogies using professional inquiry methods
| Seminar/Conference

The Faculty of Education at UPEI, Learning for Sustainable Futures (LSF) and Natural Curiosity invites elementary teachers, school administrators, and systems leaders to a two-day professional institute to explore inquiry-based learning and transformative pedagogies. 鈥淢aking Authentic Inquiry Work!鈥 runs Monday, August 15 and Tuesday, August 16 from 9:00 am鈥4:00 pm.

Educators are faced with the challenge of preparing students for a changing 21st century world. This professional development event will bring together K-6 educators and leaders to create learning experiences that promote responsible active citizenship.

鈥淢aking Authentic Inquiry Work!鈥 will help educators identify and address their individual questions and challenges in applying inquiry and related strategies in their professional practice. Participants will experience professional inquiry methods that can be applied with students, gain confidence in planning authentic inquiry-learning experiences, and apply appropriate assessment methodology.

Space is limited! Register by July 15 at . The cost is $320 plus HST for a two-day workshop. Your registration fee covers breakfast, lunch, refreshments, and two publications. For information about the program, contact Sam Gawron at Samantha@lsf-lst.ca or call 1-877-250-8202.

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