The opportunity for East Toledo teachers to participate in DiscoverCTL is funded by BGSU's
Partners in Context and Community project. This project, and both DiscoverCTL
and its adaptation for use in pre-service teacher education, were supported
by projects funded by the U.S. Department of Education.

v What is DiscoverCTL

v Who qualifies to take part in the DiscoverCTL program

v Who Benefits from this program

v How does DiscoverCTL work

v Summer Institute 2005

v For more Information

Teacher's Comments:

"The ideas that CTL brings to me as a classroom teacher are terrific. Connecting the students' world to the curriculum. . .really seems to motivate the students to achieve."

-Todd Newhouse, Teacher
Raymer Elementary School
Toledo, Ohio

DiscoverCTL is an online professional development program. It is designed to teach educators how to use contextual teaching and learning in their classes to help improve their students’ achievement.

DiscoverCTL is unique and innovative. Selected educators can learn from home via the Internet in the Fall, Spring or Summer. The program helps teachers improve their teaching.

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• Any teacher in an East Toledo school may apply by completing an application form and mailing it to:

Connie Black-Postl

Partners in Context and Community

021 Kohl Hall

Bowling Green State University

Bowling Green, OH 43403

(419) 372-9443

Fax: (419) 372-9779

Email: pcclc@listproc.bgsu.edu

• Apply Online: 

http://www.bgsu.edu/colleges/as/pcc/app_profdev.html

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Both students and teachers benefit from this program. Students are benefiting from receiving an education from a more effective teacher, while teachers are furthering their effectiveness.

In addition, this program:

• Allows professionals to participate at virtually anytime and any location with internet access

• Provides participants with (3) graduate semester credits!

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The DiscoverCTL program consists of approximately 5 to 7 East Toledo teachers organized into virtual learning communities.

The “classroom” is an interactive online system. Teachers collaborate and gain knowledge about contextual teaching and learning techniques to utilize in their classrooms. This interactive online program provides useful instruction from the convenience of your own home!

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• Attend Summer Institute for two weeks:

  Monday-Thursday, June 13-16, 2005 and 

  Monday-Thursday, June 20-23, 2005

• 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
• Based at the Toledo Federation of Teachers on Byrne Road, BGSU, East Toledo, and other locations in the greater Toledo area.
• Topics will focus on Contextual Teaching and Learning;
• Particular attention will be paid to diversity and community resources in the East Toledo area

Benefits

• Participates receive 3 semester hours graduate credit.
• Professional Development in Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL). CTL utilizes teaching strategies such as service learning, problem-based learning, and work-based learning to create meaningful learning experiences for students.
• Increased understanding and knowledge of community resources and the diverse nature of the East Toledo community.

To Apply

• The application form for the 2005 Summer Institute will be available later

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If you have questions or would like more information please contact:   

Ms. Connie Black-Postl Project Coordinator Partners in Context & Community (419)372-9443 blackc@bgnet.bgsu.edu 021 Kohl Hall Bowling Green State University Bowling Green, OH 43403-4201 Fax: 419/372-9779

Or one of the other members of the DiscoverCTL team:

Dr. Robert G. Berns DiscoverCTL Director School of Teaching & Learning (419)372-2904 Fax: 419-372-2827  rberns@bgnet.bgsu.edu	Dr. Patricia M. Erickson DiscoverCTL Co-Director  Family and Consumer Sciences (419)372-7824 Fax: 419-372-7854 pericks@bgnet.bgsu.edu	Dr. Robert Midden PCC Project Director 021 Kohl Hall (419)372-0563 Fax: 419/372-9779 midden@bgnet.bgsu.edu

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