Great Educational Developers Seminar
The Retreat Experience of a Lifetime for Educational Developers at Any Stage of their Careers
Program
Following the tradition of the Great Teachers Seminar (GTS), the GEDS has what is termed a ‘rigid minimal structure’. The agenda is not set in advance but there is a structure that allows participants to collaboratively establish an agenda that allows them to probe issues of import deeply and critically. This rigid minimal structure is one of the most unique and important aspects of the GTS and, thus, the GEDS model.
To assist with your arrangements, the following are rough timelines. Please note that sections entitled “programming” will involve small and large group discussions as well as personal time for reflection and breaks.
| April 23 | 3:30 - 5:00 PM | Arrival at retreat venue |
|---|---|---|
| 5:00 - 6:30 PM | Dinner | |
| 6:30 - 9:00 PM | Programming | |
| April 24 | 8:00 - 9:00 AM | Breakfast |
| 9:00 - 12:00 PM | Programming | |
| 12:00 - 1:00 PM | Lunch | |
| 1:00 - 5:30 PM | Programming | |
| 5:30 - 7:00 PM | Dinner | |
| 7:00 - 9:00 PM | Programming | |
| April 25 | 8:00 - 9:00 AM | Breakfast |
| 9:00 - 12:00 PM | Programming | |
| 12:00 - 1:00 PM | Lunch | |
| 1:00 - 5:30 PM | Programming | |
| 5:30 - 7:00 PM | Dinner | |
| 7:00 - 9:00 PM | Programming | |
| April 26 | 8:00 - 9:00 AM | Breakfast |
| 9:00-11:45 AM | Programming | |
| 11:45 - 1:00 PM | Lunch | |
| 1:00 - 2:00 PM | Leaving the retreat venue |
