Capt_Uhura Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Here is the schedule for the RFWP mini-convention in Valley Forge, PA featuring SWB and MCT. It's a pdf. http://rfwp.com/valley-forge-schedule.pdf If you prefer the original link, click here http://rfwp.com/valley-forge-convention.php and click on the link for schedule. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kchara Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 I'm thinking so, yes. Thank you for sharing this! :) I'm so very excited!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_Uhura Posted May 3, 2011 Author Share Posted May 3, 2011 YEs that's true. I'm trying to talk Dr. Kemnitz out of that so if you have strong concerns, please express them here. I would rather cut some time off the coffee break and lunch and be able to all the talks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matryoshka Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 YEs that's true. I'm trying to talk Dr. Kemnitz out of that so if you have strong concerns, please express them here. I would rather cut some time off the coffee break and lunch and be able to all the talks. I'd love to see all the talks and not have to pick. Am I nuts? Will I be glassy-eyed by the end of the day? I can hardly wait!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Kirsten~ Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 Yippeeeeee!!!! Thanks so much for posting this! I can't WAIT!!!!! FWIW, I'd be quite interested in the Nature Study for a Young Family session, but I don't know that I'm willing to sacrifice hearing SWB discuss high school preparation. It's definitely far away for my family, which makes the other session more immediately applicable; however, we are planning to homeschool for the long term, so I feel like getting some prep now will help me not panic later. :D I can see the logic behind having talks aimed at different age groups happen simultaneously, so I do understand if the schedule goes forward this way. I'm absolutely beyond grateful that SWB and MCT won't be simultaneous! But selfishly, I'd love to not have to choose for any of it! I, too, would gladly give up some of the coffee and lunch time, or go even a bit later on Friday, if those are options. Thank you, thank you for being a point person for us on this conference! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 Bumping for those just starting their day :D I am so excited! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie12345 Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 I agree with others! I'll feel absolutely terrible if the other presenters have a bad turn out. I really would like to hear what they have to say, but I'm not in a position to skip SWBs sessions at this point in my hs journey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen+4dc Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 I want to hear all of the talks as well. And since I know nothing about Laurel Dodge and Shelagh Gallagher I am not totally sure what their talks will be about based on the titles (except perhaps the nature study one). What if too many people feel as I do and don't choose these lesser known presenters? I'd like to show that I appreciate that they came and hear what they have to say, but if push comes to shove I'd go to SWB's lectures. ;) Just being honest here! :iagree: I agree with others!I'll feel absolutely terrible if the other presenters have a bad turn out. I really would like to hear what they have to say, but I'm not in a position to skip SWBs sessions at this point in my hs journey. :iagree: I would like to hear the others, too, but they are not the reason I'm coming.:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matryoshka Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 I want to hear all of the talks as well. And since I know nothing about Laurel Dodge and Shelagh Gallagher I am not totally sure what their talks will be about based on the titles (except perhaps the nature study one). What if too many people feel as I do and don't choose these lesser known presenters? I'd like to show that I appreciate that they came and hear what they have to say, but if push comes to shove I'd go to SWB's lectures. ;) Just being honest here! :iagree: I'd probably skip the Nature Study one either way, as my kids are all getting older, but the two Shelagh Gallagher talks look like they might be interesting - but if I have to choose, I'll be listening to SWB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyzenthlay in Pa. Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 I don't want to have to choose on Friday morning between SWB- highschool & nature study. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaKinVA Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 Thank you :D I'm very excited! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blakereese Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 I am still trying to go to this, lots of details to work out. :glare: Is there a last day to register? TIA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junepep Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 (edited) Never mind :) I figured it out I can't wait!! Thanks for posting the schedule, I don't know how I missed hearing about this. Edited May 4, 2011 by junepep I'm a bit slow ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaKinVA Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 Both SWB and MCT will be bringing curricula to purchase, right? I just found out that PHP won't be at HEAV (they aren't listed on the exhibitor list, anyhow), and was planning on picking up a few things... I have a BIG MCT order (I need both Island and Town), and would prefer to simply bring the new editions home with me. Just checking. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen+4dc Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 Both SWB and MCT will be bringing curricula to purchase, right? I just found out that PHP won't be at HEAV (they aren't listed on the exhibitor list, anyhow), and was planning on picking up a few things... I have a BIG MCT order (I need both Island and Town), and would prefer to simply bring the new editions home with me. Just checking. Thanks. I'm really, really hoping we might get a peek at Writing With Skill and Advanced Language Lessons!!!:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissel Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 I'm agreeing with the others. I'd rather not have to miss any of the talks! However, I suspect that the "coffee" breaks are scheduled because the organizers wanted to do as they said on the RFWP site: "We will provide as much opportunity as possible to talk to the speakers and fellow home-educators about areas that are of interest or concern to you.... We have tried to minimize conflicts between presentations and to make the atmosphere unhurried and conducive to sharing, reflection, and discussion." If we're all rushing from session to session, there might not be as much opportunity for informal discussion, maybe... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumping In Puddles Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 Surely we can go from 2:15 to 4:45 without a coffee break, right? The morning coffee break might be nice though... just maybe shorter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvasMom Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 I'm really, really hoping we might get a peek at Writing With Skill and Advanced Language Lessons!!!:D That would be awesome! :svengo: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_Uhura Posted May 4, 2011 Author Share Posted May 4, 2011 YOu can learn more about Dr. Gallagher at the Royal Fireworks Press website. http://www.rfwp.com/series90.htm#868 Here's a clip: This is a Problem-Based Learning unit about the Chinese Exclusion Laws in the late 1800s. Designed primarily for high school classes, students investigate how and why the Chinese Exclusion Laws came into being from the vantage point of a Congressman from California trying to decide whether support the Geary Act. The Resource Book, Teacher Manual and Problem Log make up the Unit. Before the unit is over, students are forced to consider what reasonable limits can or should be placed on immigration in a country that urged "bring us your poor, your tired, your huddled masses…" Throughout, students draw powerful parallels to contemporary immigration issues. To understand the background, students investigate why Chinese immigrants first came to America, the rate of Chinese immigration, changing attitudes towards Chinese immigrants, the initial Chinese Exclusion Law and Supreme Court decisions supporting that act. This unit is appropriate for any high school classroom and has elements particularly suited to advanced classes. Excluded! aligns directly to core Social Studies content outlined in the National History standard and integrates the theme Individuals, Groups and Institutions from the curriculum standards of the National Council for the Social Studies. The content is tied to AP US History topics contained in Development of the West in the Late Nineteenth Century and Industrial America in the Late Nineteenth Century. Interdisciplinary study is fostered through data analysis and connections to literature, and a companion volume allows for investigation through primary resources. Complete with story narrative, fully articulated lessons and a Problem Log for student use, Excluded! provides support for teachers new to PBL and a scaffold for experienced PBL teachers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissel Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 YOu can learn more about Dr. Gallagher at the Royal Fireworks Press website. http://www.rfwp.com/series90.htm#868 I'm actually super-excited to attend Dr. Gallagher's sessions. I can't wait to hear more about what she teaches, it sounds fascinating and like something my very thoughtful DD8 would like. I really don't want to have to choose between her and SWB though :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_Uhura Posted May 4, 2011 Author Share Posted May 4, 2011 I know, I don't want to have to choose either. :sad: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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