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| Yaacov Hecht in New Zealand |
| Beyond the Squaracists… Education for a Sustainable Society |
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Yaacov Hecht, a world leader in developing progressive and participative classrooms and schools, will be presenting a two-day workshop and two evening lectures at the Christchurch College of Education. Teachers, parents and students are invited to come and consider the creation of truly functional learning environments that recognize the uniqueness of each student. Yaacov is Director of The Institute for Democratic Education in Israel which supports more than 100 regular state schools and 22 free/democratic schools. The Institute also coordinates The Forum Hawadi Project—one of the main programs for education for peace in Israel. Yaacov made a positive impact in Christchurch last year as a key note speaker at the International Democratic Education Conference. Lecture: Education for a Sustainable Society Date: Thursday 11th September 7.30pm Focus: Pluralistic learning acknowledges the uniqueness of the student and is based on the equal right of every person to express this uniqueness. Workshop: New Ways To look At Learning Environment - Creating & Operating Classrooms & Schools which Work for Everyone Date: Monday 15th & Tuesday 16th September, 9.30am—4.00pm. Focus: How we can create a new learning environment that helps children to take responsibility for their learning and for their society. Looking at education innovation from a personal point of view. Note: The workshop is limited to 40 participants Lecture: The Third Wave, Present, Vision and Mission Date: Tuesday 16th September 7.30pm Focus: Considering future directions for progressive-innovative education. Costs All events:$120, $40 for students. Single lecture: $25, $10 for students. For further info or to secure your place visit www.Tamariki.school.nz, or contact Rose on 03-3822 588, email rose.camp@xtra.co.nz. Chqs payable to Tamariki Society, c/- 68 Jervois St, South Brighton, Chch. Copy of Yaacov’s speech to IDEC available on www.Tamariki.school.nz. |
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