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The organizers of the Northern Lights Conference said today that they are ‘absolutely delighted’ with the success of the conference on Thurs 21/ Fri 22 May. ‘Feedback has been fantastic’.
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Northern Lights Teachers Conference21 & 22 May 2009 |
inspirations forradical teaching
Universal Hall The Park, Findhorn, Moray, Scotland |
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Day 1How can we find within us what we need to sustain ourselves and inspire the new generation of learners?Jenny Mosleyopens the 2009 Northern Lights Conference with solid educational wisdom - how we can care for ourselves in order to care for others? Kosha Joubert & Robin Alfredpresents an overview of Spiral Dynamics - a model of personal & societal development pointing to how our next generation may develop. Olivier Mythodrama Associateslead an experiential journey into Shakespeare's Henry V as a model of inspiring & integrated leadership. Day 2Where is the place for schools and teachers in the 21st Century?Playback Theatrere-enact the stories of conference participants - parents, teachers, pupils past & present Workshops choose fromKeys to Happiness / Role of Parents Eco Education / Co-creating the Curriculum Integrating Technology with Nature World Cafe Interactive Plenaryilluminate radical new routes for a sustainable, holistic, educational future Evening concertperform in an Open Mike / Open Space |
The Northern Lights teachers conferences have been designed to refresh teachers at a deep level, by providing a holistic experience within a nourishing and supportive environment. This year, the conference focuses on Inspiration, looking at the new avenues opened up by the Curriculum for Excellence to nourish the source of inspiration within each of us, and to find how we can radiate that inspiration in our teaching. As always, there will be a range of exciting international and local speakers, as well as community artists, writers, actors and teachers providing enlivening workshops arising from the 40-years experience of this eco-community, supported by Findhorn College. A now-indispensable ingredient of the teachers conference is Playback Theatre, who re-enact the stories the audience bring to the conference, bringing in elements of spontaneity, surprise and recognition that our experiences are both unique and shared by us all. Intellectual stimulation, laughter, time in nature, opportunities to engage with other teachers from a wide range of backgrounds, book stalls and exhibitions, evenings spent in celebration - all these are among the rich ingredients that are part of the Northern Lights event. Come to be re-vitalised, renewed and re-inspired! Dorota Owen & Joan WilmotConference Organisers
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PresentersAt the 2009 Northern Lights Teachers Conference:
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"May all your trails be crooked, winding, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view... where something strange and more beautiful and full of wonder than your deepest dreams waits for you." Edward Abbey
The Universal Hall in Findhorn Foundation Community and Ecovillage "The Northern Lights conference was the kindling fire that has grown into two years of innovative and effective school policy at our school." William Deighan
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Robin Alfred
Margot Henderson
Kosha Anja Joubert
Jennie Martin
Jenny Mosley
Lesley Quilty
Alan Smith
Joan Wilmot
Price£190 for the 2-day conference - non-residential(includes organic, locally-sourced lunch for both days) £330 for the 2-day conference - residential(includes all meals for both days and three nights accommodation, with Wednesday welcome event) Early bird discount 10% if paid by January 30th 2009. |
Booking informationEmail college@findhorncollege.org for a booking form. ProgrammeRegistration starts 08.30am Thurs 21 May. Full programme details will be sent to participants. Ends Friday evening with optional follow-on events. For more details, call Dorota Owen on 07813 455152 |
About UsConference Brochure (pdf, 7,269 KB)Findhorn Foundation College(www.findhorncollege.org), is a registered provider of CPD offering Professional Well-Being Days. We are therefore able to offer this conference to teachers as part of their CPD.
Contact UsConference CoordinatorDorota Owen,
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