A free (for MATC Employees) five-day intensive course in designing, delivering and assessing holistic learning experiences.
A chance to interact with fellow faculty members and experiment with new ways of teaching.
Time for self-exploration and reflection
Opportunities for networking with colleagues.
An opportunity to take a deeper dive into student-centered learning.
An examination of educational philosophy.
Experience focusing learning and experimentation in a classroom.
Who should attend?
Any MATC faculty, staff member or administrator who wants to heighten their skills and abilities to foster student success.
MATC instructors or staff who need to fulfill WTCS provisional certification requirements.
Faculty who are interested in an active learning environment that promotes student success.
When is the Academy?
June 2 - 6, 2008
Breakfast
8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Academy
9:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Lunch Provided*
12:15 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Academy
1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
*Wednesday - Lunch on your own. Enjoy an extended lunch time (11:30 - 1:00) to visit one of State Street's wonderful restaurants.
Where is the Learning Academy?
MATC Downtown Education Center
211 N. Carroll St.
Madison, WI 53703
What is my commitment to the Learning Academy?
Two ways to gain credit for Learning Academy: (Certification Credits or College Credits)
For 2 Certification Credits:
Complete some pre-work to prepare for the academy.
Complete required reading and/or written assignments each night.
Participate in all five days of the Academy.
Finish final paper/project
OR
Serve as staff member at Learning to Learn Camp,
August 11 - 15, 2008
For 2 College Credits:
Complete some pre-work to prepare for the academy.
Complete required reading and/or written assignments each night.
Participate in all five days of the Academy.
Finish final paper/project
AND
Serve as staff member at Learning to Learn Camp,
August 11 - 15, 2008 .
Undergrad/Grad. Credits offered through UW-Platteville
How are the Learning Academy and the Learning to Learn Camp connected?
The Learning to Learn (L2L) Camp is an intense five-day experience for incoming MATC students designed to help them set and achieve their academic and personal goals.
Participants of the Learning Academy are trained to serve in instructional and support roles at the L2L Camp where they can experiment with new ways of teaching and facilitating learning.
Learning To Learn Camp:
Dates: August 11 - 15, 2008
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
