Ford PAS Professional Development Opportunity at ACC January 22nd-23rd, 2009
As educators and administrators, we want all students to succeed in the classroom and the real world. We want to actively engage students in learning so that they can develop core knowledge and skills they can bring to college or the workplace. The Ford PAS (Partnership for Advanced Studies) program and philosophy is designed to make these connections by providing high-quality interdisciplinary learning experiences that challenge students academically. Whether you are new to Ford PAS or have some experience with the program, we invite you to participate in the mini-institute to explore the Ford PAS approach to teaching and learning with educators from your region who share a common commitment to advancing student learning. We welcome and encourage educators, administrators, and teachers from all subject areas to attend.
Take a peek at this video to gain some more insight about the Ford PAS program!
—Ford PAS student (Atlanta)
This mini-institute focuses on Ford PAS Foundations modules:
From Concept to Consumer: Building a Foundation in Problem Solving (Module 1) and People at Work: Building a Foundation of Research Skills (Module 3). These modules introduce students to key skills important for academic and workplace success. The mini-institute introduces participants to the professional development philosophy of Ford PAS.
Goals for Participants:
- Examine effective strategies and tools to prepare students for post-secondary education and the workplace
- Explore techniques to build students’ skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork
- Explore inquiry- and problem-based approaches to teaching and learning
- Reflect on your teaching practice and share your classroom experiences
- Learn strategies for linking classroom learning with real-world applications
- Gain experience with an academically rigorous interdisciplinary curriculum
- Examine effective ways of integrating technology into the curriculum
- Become familiar with the Ford PAS program, and the Foundations modules
- Become familiar with the skills employers seek in future employees
- Plan for the implementation of Ford PAS in your community
Who can I contact to get more specific information about the Ford PAS Mini-Institute at ACC?
Dr. Carol W. FolbrePhone: 210-884-1969
Email: drchula29@hotmail.com
Where at ACC is the Ford PAS Mini-Institute taking place?
The ATC (Advanced Technology Center) is a small conferencing and training venue of The Alamo Colleges. The facility is located at 312 Clarence Tinker Drive (Port San Antonio), San Antonio Texas; five minutes from downtown.Alamo Community Colleges - Advanced Technology Center
KellyUSA, Building 210
312 Tinker Drive
San Antonio, Texas 78226
Phone: 210-485-0800
website: http://www.accd.edu/ewd/Advanced.asp
Click on the blue tack below to get your specific directions
to the Advanced Technology Center.
When is the Ford PAS Mini-Institute being held?
Thursday, January 22 - Friday, January 23 2009Schedule:
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (each day)
Click here to download the agenda for the Ford PAS workshop.
How much does it cost to attend the Ford PAS Mini-Institute?
The Ford PAS registration fee is $60.00. We accept payments in cash or check. Checks can be sent in advance to the following address, or brought on the day of the workshop.ACCD (ATTN: Accounts Receivables)
811 W. Houston St.
San Antonio, Texas 78207
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