The 2012 Institute program wrapped up on Tuesday, May 29th with a final plenary session of participants in Houston Hall on the University of Pennsylvania’s campus. The event was a casual and spirited reunion of the seminars that ended their formal sessions on May 8th.
TIP Directory Alan Lee addresses the Fellows and Seminar Leaders at the Spring Gathering.
After refreshments and conversation, Director Alan Lee welcomed the Fellows and Seminar Leaders, and then turned the program over to speakers, each of whom represented one of the three seminars. The Fellows shared some of their experiences and wisdom gained from the seminar program, leavened with humor and insights.
Speaking for each seminar were:
Meg Flisek (University City HS) “Human Health and Disease”
Joan Taylor (Middle Years Academy) “African-American Short Stories”
Monica Brundage (Tilden MS) “American Racial Politics”
Meg Flisek (University City High School) reflects on her experience in the “Human Health and Disease” seminar.
Fellows are currently in the process of refining and completing the final drafts of their curriculum units. The Spring Gathering was a warm and encouraging event to celebrate the final stages of the program, and the impending end of the public school year.
All completed units will be posted for sharing and reference on this website by early fall. Successful teacher participants will receive 30 Act-48 credits and a stipend award.
Joan Taylor (Middle Years Academy) shares her reflections on “The African-American Short Story in the 21st Century.”
Monica Brundage (Tilden Middle School) reflects on her experience in “American Racial Politics.”
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