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T e a c h e r I n q u i r y a n d P r a c t i c e

AUGUST 6-10, 2012

Summer Institute II is an advanced seminar for PhilWP Teacher Consultants (TCs) who want to engage in or expand on a research project focused on any aspect of their teaching practice. TCs are invited to assert a perspective and embrace the intellectual art of teaching.

Course Dates and Commitments

• Attend 1-week course in August to develop research questions and to explore research strategies and techniques

• Attend 8 follow-up sessions • Present research findings at the University of Pennsylvania’s annual Ethnography Forum

Course Credit Participants will receive 1 CEU (continuing education course unit). 1 CEU is equivalent to 3 continuing education credits recognized by the School District of Philadelphia and other educational entities. The course also awards 30 ACT 48 credits. Cost Tuition is FREE for up to 8 teacher consultants thanks to combined support from the National Writing Project, Philadelphia Writing Project, and University of Pennsylvania. There is a $100 fee for materials. To Apply Submit a letter of interest that briefly discusses the questions about your practice that you would like to explore. Send Letter To:

Email Letter To: Philadelphia Writing Project philwp@gse.upenn.edu OR Attn: Miriam Harris, Administrative Assistant 4201 Spruce Street, Building 19121

Philadelphia, PA 19104-7499

www.gse.upenn.edu/philwp