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Tuesday, July 12 • 10:30am - 11:50am
The Leaderless Group Discussion

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This moderated discussion will draw on the knowledge, experience, questions, and goals of the session attendees to explore the questions, “What does it mean to have a student-centered classroom in 2016, and how can you get there?” You will explore the answers to the questions by participating in a leaderless group discussion. The leaderless group discussion is a student-centered learning practice designed to give all students an opportunity to find their voices, and take ownership of their learning. The structure of the leaderless group discussion allows the teacher to construct a classroom atmosphere that promotes critical thinking, positive social interaction, and high levels of engagement. 

Speakers
avatar for Peter Hess

Peter Hess

Dean of Studies, Brewster Academy
With over 30 years working in the field of education, I have spent the most recent 28 at Brewster Academy in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire where I now serve as Dean of Studies. My time at Brewster has provided the opportunity to play an integral role in the implementation of a comprehensive... Read More →
avatar for Michael Jacobs

Michael Jacobs

History Department Chair, Brewster Academy
History Department Chair - Brewster Academy (Wolfboro, NH) Michael Jacobs is an Economics teacher, and History Department Chair at Brewster Academy in Wolfeboro, NH. He has been teaching for 16 years, the last eleven of which have been at Brewster. He strives to emphasize a student-centered... Read More →



Tuesday July 12, 2016 10:30am - 11:50am CDT
UMS 103