CEA -- Martha's Vineyard Summer Institute on Experiential Education

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WORKING SESSIONS WITH REAL RESULTS

The Institute will promote active participation within and across teams, and with Institute Faculty and Facilitators. The Institute includes

Plenary presentations on research and best practices
Concentrated time for teams to work with their facilitator on developing plans and implementation strategies
Consultation with Institute Faculty to address specific challenges in experiential education at your school
Interaction with other teams to discuss research, best practices, and your plan as it evolves during the Institute

THE SUMMER INSTITUTE EXPERIENCE <download 2006 Schedule and information for participants>

Wednesday, July 5: Moving In

Thursday, July 6: Building Awareness

Plenary presentation and interactive sessions with keynoter Etienne Wenger and Institute Faculty
Initial cross-school discussions of issues in the plan for your school
Concentrated time to work on initial stages of plan and implementation strategies for your school

Friday and Saturday, July 7 and 8: Inquiry and Response

Plenary sessions followed by lively discussion
Research/best practices related to issues of importance to the participating schools
Concentrated time to work with your Institute Facilitator on your plan
Consultations with Institute Faculty to address specific challenges in experiential education at your school
Socializing, enjoying the Vineyard, reflecting, and sharing your progress and challenges with others for their feedback
A traditional New England clambake on Friday or Saturday evening

Sunday, July 9: Wrap-up