Making the Text Come Alive: Exploring Nuance and Organic Insights through Socratic Seminars with John Zola March 17-18, 2018 Concordia International School Shanghai 999 Mingyue Road JinQiao Pudong 201206 Shanghai

Join this lively session and discover how Socratic Seminars provide unique opportunities for enlightened conversations in all subject areas and grade levels. Seminars explore the issues, ideas and values found in a challenging text as students socially construct meaning in rigorous and authentic discussions. The “destination” of a seminar is more fluid with the primary outcome being students’ ability to make meaning and explain ideas in a structured setting. Students who participate in seminars report an excitement about a collaborative making of meaning, a setting where student ideas are valued, and where the collective work is NOT about coming to a pre-determined answer. Ideas are shared; participation, both active and by listening, is safe; and the conversation is organic. Upon systematically integrating seminars in the classroom, students gain more confidence in honing literary instincts, sharpening analytical skills, initiating more risk taking and deepening their appreciation for empathetic and collaborative learning.

Workshop Description During this highly experiential journey, educational consultant and Socratic Seminar expert John Zola leads you in a Socratic Seminar Weekend Workshop. Witness first hand, how the art of collaborative questioning and investigation can not only advance your curriculum but make it more accessible and exciting. Applicable to all grade levels and subjects though early primary teachers should note that some adaptation may be required. John Zola and Concordia will be providing a comprehensive physical resource guide to each Socratic Seminar participant upon arrival. However, upon completion of registration, an electronic copy will be sent to your email with additional information. Kindly note that there is a bit of required reading ahead of time, in order to facilitate the best workshop experience possible. Registration The registration fee is 400 RMB. This includes workshop materials as well as refreshments, light breakfast, lunch and snacks during both days of the workshop. Spaces are limited. Registration ends Friday, March 9th.

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Further Details Saturday, March 17th 8:30 a.m. -Breakfast 9:00 a.m. -Start 10:30 a.m. -Break 12:00-1:00 p.m. -Lunch 4:00 pm- End

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Sunday, March 18th 8:30 a.m. –Breakfast/Start 10:30 a.m. -Break 12:00-1:00 p.m. -Lunch 3:30 p.m.- End

Visa Information Participants coming from outside of China will need to obtain a tourist visa. Information on Chinese visas can be found at visarite.com/china_tourist_visa.htm. Please direct questions to Dagne Furth at [email protected].

John Zola spent 32 years as a high school social studies teacher, most recently at New Vista High School, a “break the mold” public high school in Boulder, Colorado. Throughout his career, John developed interactive teaching materials and trained colleagues in active learning strategies and Socratic seminars. He has conducted numerous workshops that help teachers make the work and voice of students central in the classroom, while also, in many cases, reducing the grading load of the teacher. John’s sessions are interactive and participatory with a strong focus on practical classroom applications. In addition to his work in the secondary classroom, John taught Social Studies methods courses for the University of Colorado and, for four years, was the Director of School and University Partnerships in the School of Education. John now conducts in-service trainings on teaching strategies, discussion, civic education, and Socratic seminars in a variety of locations around the United States, Central Europe, and Asia.

Travel Details Concordia is easily accessible by taxi and metro from anywhere in the city. Lantian station (metro line 9) is the closest station and a 15 minute walk to the school. The closest airport to Concordia is Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). A taxi from the airport to the local hotels should cost less than 150 RMB. If needed, show the taxi card below to your driver.

Concordia International School Shanghai 999 Mingyue Rd, Jinqiao, Pudong Shanghai 201206, China 明月路999号，金桥，浦东上海 201206，中国 +8621 5899 0380 www.concordiashanghai.org

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We recommend the following hotels, which are within close proximity to Concordia. Shanghai Marriott Pudong East (15-minute walk to the school) Email Ms. Queeny LIi at [email protected] Ramada Pudong Shanghai (15-minute walk to the school) Email Annie Yan at [email protected] Grand Park Jia You Hotel (20-minute walk to the school) Email Shirley Wu ay [email protected]

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