Library of Parliament

Invites applications:

Teachers Institute on Canadian Parliamentary Democracy
November 4 - 9 2002
Parliament Hill, Ottawa

Eligibility:
You have not previously participated in the Teachers Institute. You currently teach social studies or a related subject in Canada. You currently teach students between grades 4 to 12, OAC (Ontario) or CEGEP (Quebec). You plan to continue teaching in the province from which you apply until at least 30 June 2003. You are prepared to: (a) bring a sample teaching resource to the Teachers Institute and (b) commit to undertake a follow-up activity to extend the impact of the Teachers Institute
Team applications will not be considered. You are applying on your own individual merits.

Selection:
Seventy applicants will be selected from across the country.
Candidacy is assessed on the following criteria: Commitment to teaching about Parliament, democracy, governance or citizenship; Professional activity, such as curriculum development, piloting, in-servicing, teaching materials development, workshop presentation, mentoring or peer coaching; Record of engagement in professional dialogue and collaborative work; Capacity to undertake classroom innovation, professional development or curriculum activities based on the Teachers Institute; Continuing education, professional learning and academic achievement; Letter of recommendation
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Cost
Registration fee of $ 300 is payable upon selection. Program covers travel costs, accommodation and most meals.
Completed applications must be post-marked no later then 30 April 2002.

For more information and application see: http://www.parl.gc.ca/information/about/education/teachers/apply/apply.asp?lang=E

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