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Participant Quotes
 
"We were expecting to gain a few tidbits on teaching, but we left with strategies that have the potential to change the culture and attitude of our school forever."
...4 Teachers from Brooklyn College Academy, grades 9 - 10
"Thanks for allowing me the opportunity to share in this awesome learning experience."
...Math Teacher, Cape Coral, Florida
"This conference was the best educational experience I've had since I left college. I've been to seminars, clinics, and all kinds of workshops, but this conference was more value than anything I've experienced. In the past week, I reflected more on my teaching practices than I've ever done since I began my career."
...Teacher of Middle School Science, St. Lawrence County, New York
"I was awed by your effort to make each person at the conference feel valued."
...Middle School Teacher, ELA, State of Delaware
"We had an amazing experience at the conference!"
...Social Studies Teachers, New York City, New York
"I want to say how much I enjoyed the week. The level of learning just continues to rise every year!"
...Staff Developer, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
"Our team became a cohesive group of educators that truly have the kids at heart. We are going to really try to get together on a regular basis to discuss and encourage each other with things learned at this conference."
...Elementary Teacher, St. Lawrence County, New York
  See the link on the left for the new book, Captivating Classes with Constructivism, from the authors of Applying Standards Based Constructivism!

CONSTRUCTIVIST DESIGN CONFERENCE
ON EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT
JULY 20-24, 2009

Want to get a quick idea of what the conference is like? Take a look at our brochure.
 
 
2008 Conference Feedback 2008 Assessment Results in Word Doc format 		 
 

The Institute offers support and resources to persons engaged in developing learner-centered schools through innovative educational strategies founded on constructivist approaches. The Institute's activities will model inclusion of and respect for the diversity of people in the society at large.

Check out the Institute's new list of graduate schools that embrace Constructivist philosophy!

   BELIEF STATEMENTS
 
We believe that:
  • A learning environment is one in which resources and support abound for learners to actively create knowledge and construct their own meaning.
  • All students can learn in an environment which reflects their different learning styles.
  • Authentic assessments, when properly implemented, are critical strategies for enabling people to properly demonstrate learning.
  • Teachers are (should be) livelong learners.
  • Diversity makes our country strong and healthy.
  • A respect for the diversity of people and ideas is critical to being successfully educated.
  • The constructivist theory of learning and knowledge will support teachers and students in creating a community of learners.
  • An on-going INSTITUTE for people engaged in restructuring would provide a major resource base for those who are striving to articulate reform initiatives.