Teacher renewal, the necessity and possibility

This is an exploration and inquiry into the vital place of teacher renewal and self-development and its place in education reform. The workshop is designed to be an introduction into the possibility of what that might look like, recognizing how the arts play an important role in the renewal process as we get in touch with the “arts part” of ourselves.  Based on the work of the Academy for the Love of Learning founded by Leonard Bernstein and Aaron Stern,  this workshop will be experiential and include discussion and reflection.

Friday 11:00-12:30

Conference Strand: Core Knowledge

Educators: will understand more about the value and necessity of teacher renewal and begin the dialogue about  what that might look like in their own situation. This is designed to be an exploration of why this is necessary and open up and share the possibilities.

Educational Administrators: will understand how they can support the teacher renewal process, and the value for the educational institution of doing so.

Read pre-workshop materials: an interview between Aaron Stern and Matthew Fox

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Livia Drapkin Vanaver is the co-founder and director of The Vanaver Caravan Dancers and Musicians. She was part of the National Young Audiences experimental team in the early 70’s in NYC, and taught for Lincoln Center Institute in Rochester and Albany in its early stages. The Vanaver Caravan conducts over 20 school residencies annually in world dance and creative movement. She is on the faculty of Columbia University Graduate Theatre Program and The Academy for the Love of Learning  (Teacher Renewal Project), working closely with Aaron Stern.