Hi everyone, Back in that first week of August, when it seemed we all the time in the world to reflect on our teaching, our courses, and the IF process, I volunteered to blog weekly about my Fall course. The reality of the semester has hit, but it looks like...
Here are links to 3 planning and expense forms for your use (all should be in MS Word 1997-2003 compatible): Citizen Discussion Planning Checklist Summer Institute Expense Form Expense Form for Citizen Discussions...
For all the participants in our recent Summer Institute, I hope you find yourself settling back into your lives--and discovering new ideas and insights as these percolate up from the last week or so. After an intensive endeavor like the Summer Institute, it's often...
Sydney Pollack's phrase in reference to Frank Gehry that "talent is liquified trouble" may be helpful in thinking about the ways participants in sanctuary-style discussions may be troubled and frustrated as they engage in creative thinking.
are due August 31st. Here is a link to the 1-page document, "Desired Components of Course Proposals" that sets out some guidelines about what to include in your proposals. This document is also in your 3-ring binders under tab S....
The following list of links arose out of an impromptu conversation (with Keally and Jack) after one of our Intellectual Property discussions. The Yes Men - undermining corporate authority and thinking The Art Guys - questioning values and behavior The Situationist...
The entry below is another story from my colleague Jack Byrd about student experiences with a student-centered discussion class. It might help you think about the ways that discussion facilitation differs from making an oral presentation. You might also think about...
This entry describes the 3rd focal area of the Summer Institute: learning how to conduct Small Group Citizen Discussions.
IF discussion reports resulting from sanctuary discussion projects have been the “raw material” for dozens of organized citizen discussions over the last several years. The basic idea is that it is helpful for citizen discussions to have “starting points”,...
Here's another story about student experiences with discussion facilitation from my colleague Jack Byrd (you can find his first entry on developing social confidence here). This story focuses on some of the ways students might expand their social skills by...