April in ParisThe 2008 FNO Paris Mini Conference
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How can we best equip the young with the thinking, problem-solving and inquiry skills they will need in this century? Hosted at the American School of Paris, the seminar starts at 1 PM on Thursday afternoon, the 3rd and then continues through Friday, the 4th of April. Jamie McKenzie leads the group through the planning needed to adjust school social studies programs to emphasize robust research challenges combining the best strategies of Authentic Learning and Engaged Learning along with powerful questioning skills. |
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You can register and pay on line for this conference at
http://mckenzieseminar.com |
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Schedule of Events |
Thursday, April 3, 2008 |
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Jamie will also share the key concepts he presented in his keynote in San Diego for the NCSS (National Council of the Social Studies). Keynote Title - The Brave New Citizen 5:00 PM Enjoy a guided tour of the key locations where the events took place, then finish the day with dinner in one of the oldest (and best) restaurants in Paris - La Procope. Price of tour included in registration fee. Price of dinner is extra. The FRENCH REVOLUTION on the RIGHTBANK Palais Royal to place de la Concorde: the Palais Royal, where new ideas were debated, the site of the radical Jacobin club and the ill-fated Tuileries palace. Hear of Marie Antoinette, Equality Philip, Robespierre, and Charlotte Corday, finish at place de la Concorde where the guillotine stood. Meet at metro Palais Royal, the main exit on the square, place du Palais Royal, beside the rue de Rivoli. Le Procope |
Friday, April 4, 2008 |
9:00 AM - Noon Noon - 12:30 PM 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM |
Costs
Full Conference - $ 250.00 USD Early payment and registration (March 1 deadline) - $ 200.00 USD Additional discount for schools sending 5+ staff members. Email Jamie at
for details. |