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We invite you to bring your workshop to Camp Young Judaea April 8-11, 2010 where the Texas Experiential Resources Association Conference will gather for its’ 19th annual event. We are looking to include workshops specifically related to experiential learning or related topics. At the beautiful camp, you can bring to the experiential table your thought-provoking ideas, your latest techniques, your newest thinking, your greatest curiosity, and your latest experiences to share with others in a homecoming feast of experiential learning.

Deadline for Presenter Submissions: Feb 28, 2010

*Session Title:
Session Description We will use the following description of your session in the final program. Please use complete sentences and abbreviate only if you want the abbreviation used in the final program description. Your session description is limited to two or three sentences in length. It is your responsibility to edit and proofread your description before submitting your proposal.
*
Session Narrative: (100 - 200 words) Please address the following in your narrative
a. Describe the content of your workshop.
b. Describe three tangible skills that the attendees will gain from the workshop.
*
Speaker Information:
Please print or type information for all speakers who will be presenting in your session. The first speaker listed will be responsible for contacting the co-speakers. All names, titles, agencies and city/state will appear in the final program exactly as they are listed below.
*

*Workshop Strand:

ADVENTURE-BASED PROGRAMMING: used by practitioners to foster learning and growth in wilderness & adventure-based programs, environmental or outdoor education, or organized camping. Topics could include, but should not be limited to: challenge course building/design, universal programming/design, initiatives and trust-building activities, climbing, boating, expeditions, nature studies, low-impact camping, and wilderness medicine.

CORPORATE TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT: techniques and theories to facilitate growth and development of and within organizations. Topics could include, but should not be limited to: team building, leadership development, assessing clients' needs, program design and evaluation, facilitating strategic planning, visioning, business transformation, systems thinking and technology.

FACILITATION/PROCESSING: cross-disciplinary techniques, tools and models for exploring philosophy, practice, methodology, self-development and growth as a practitioner working with groups in a variety of settings: Topics could include, but should not be limited to: challenge by choice, full value contracts, group dynamics and development, framing; reflection, facilitating the experiential learning cycle, observation skills, technical skills, collaborative and co-facilitation, and developing professional skills.

MIND/BODY/SPIRIT: integrating all dimensions of the human being as an essential aspect of experiential education. Topics could include, but should not be limited to: creativity, yoga, meditation, martial arts, personal wellness, prayer, and other practices that involve a synthesis of spirituality, mindfulness and bodywork.

PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION: managing risk, responding to trends, promoting and marketing, maintaining client relations, fiscal management and staff development. Topics could include, but should not be limited to: grant writing, strategic planning, capital campaigns partnerships, accreditation, certification, insurance, internship programs, training, supervision, site development and technology.

RESEARCH AND EVALUATION: theories related to experiential learning, new and continuing research results, evaluation methods and outcomes.

SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES: experiential teaching and learning for primary, secondary, and higher education. Topics could include, but should not be limited to: collaborative learning, empowerment-based education, service learning, adult education, inquiry and action leaning, problem-based instruction, peer education, simulation and role playing, learning-style-appropriate teaching, lab-based instruction, and technology. Workshops may also focus on unique models of programs including cocurricular education, integrating adventure into the curriculum, interdisciplinary learning, learning communities, youth development, values and character development, and community-based education.

SOCIAL JUSTICE AND ETHICS: social and ethical issues and questions as they relate to experiential education. Topics could include, but should not be limited to: issues of ethnicity, class, sexual orientation, age, ability, multi-culturalism and technology. Also includes professional standards, ethics and integrity.

THERAPEUTIC ADVENTURE/ADVENTURE THERAPY: therapeutic application and underlying theories and models of adventure-based practice in mental health, corrections, substance abuse, health and related fields. Topics could include, but should not be limited to: clinical assessments, treatment modalities, ethics of client treatment, workshops that blend other forms of experiential practice (art, drama, music, animal-assisted, etc.) for therapeutic purposes, and technology.

*Audience Level:

Beginner: Considers her/himself new to the field of experiential education and/or new to AEE/TERA.

Intermediate: Has had training and practice in the field of experiential education and has attended past AEE/TERA conferences.

Advanced: Has developed a solid base in both
theory and practice and has significant experience from which to work.

Open to All

*Session Length:

45 Minutes

90 Minutes

3 Hours

*Site:

Small group work space

Access to outdoor space

Lecture or theater style

Ropes Course

A/V Needs:

Overhead projector

Flip chart easel

Slide projector

*Room Setup:

Lecture style

Open space

Chairs in circle

Tables & chairs

*Participant Limit
(Presenters should anticipate a minimum of 1-15):

*Are you willing to present this workshop more than once?

Yes

Presentation Style (total % should equal 100%)
Lecture (%):
Didactic presentation, discussion limited to questions and answers.:

Co-Creation (%):
Participants and presenter create learning content together.:

Interactive/Experiential (%)
Involves presenter directed verbal and/or physical participation.:

Do you need lots of space in which to move around.:

Yes

Main Speaker Information
*Name:
*Title/Educational Credentials:
*Organization:
*Organization Address:
*City:
*State:
*Zip:
*Email Address:
Work Phone:
Home Phone:
Cell Phone:
Best Time to Call:
Program Bio:
Please write a brief biographical sketch of yourself (100 words) as it will appear in the final program.
*
Your BIO and RESUME are needed for Continuing Education Credits. After you submit this form, the next page will have the contact email address to send these materials to.

PRESENTER INFORMATION: All presenters are expected to prepare and copy sufficient handouts and materials for the maximum number of participants (as designated on this proposal application). All AV equipment will be provided by the camp as requested (within reason). Please plan accordingly. All presenters and co-presenters must register for the conference by the early-bird deadline. Workshop presentations are expected to be consistent with the designated audience level. Main accepted presenters will have $75 deducted from the conference fee (one waiver per workshop).

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Home Join TERA Conference Info Registration Online Registration Keynote Preconference Workshops Call for Presenters CFP Online Application Vendors Award Nominations Frequently Asked Questions Committee Directions Calendar Activity of the Month Newsletters Photo Gallery Industry Links About Us Search this site for text		Conference Info » Call for Presenters » CFP Online Application We invite you to bring your workshop to Camp Young Judaea April 8-11, 2010 where the Texas Experiential Resources Association Conference will gather for its’ 19th annual event. We are looking to include workshops specifically related to experiential learning or related topics. At the beautiful camp, you can bring to the experiential table your thought-provoking ideas, your latest techniques, your newest thinking, your greatest curiosity, and your latest experiences to share with others in a homecoming feast of experiential learning. Deadline for Presenter Submissions: Feb 28, 2010 Session Title: Session Description* We will use the following description of your session in the final program. Please use complete sentences and abbreviate only if you want the abbreviation used in the final program description. Your session description is limited to two or three sentences in length. It is your responsibility to edit and proofread your description before submitting your proposal. * Session Narrative: (100 - 200 words) Please address the following in your narrative a. Describe the content of your workshop. b. Describe three tangible skills that the attendees will gain from the workshop. * Speaker Information: Please print or type information for all speakers who will be presenting in your session. The first speaker listed will be responsible for contacting the co-speakers. All names, titles, agencies and city/state will appear in the final program exactly as they are listed below. * Workshop Strand: ADVENTURE-BASED PROGRAMMING:* used by practitioners to foster learning and growth in wilderness & adventure-based programs, environmental or outdoor education, or organized camping. Topics could include, but should not be limited to: challenge course building/design, universal programming/design, initiatives and trust-building activities, climbing, boating, expeditions, nature studies, low-impact camping, and wilderness medicine. CORPORATE TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT: techniques and theories to facilitate growth and development of and within organizations. Topics could include, but should not be limited to: team building, leadership development, assessing clients' needs, program design and evaluation, facilitating strategic planning, visioning, business transformation, systems thinking and technology. FACILITATION/PROCESSING: cross-disciplinary techniques, tools and models for exploring philosophy, practice, methodology, self-development and growth as a practitioner working with groups in a variety of settings: Topics could include, but should not be limited to: challenge by choice, full value contracts, group dynamics and development, framing; reflection, facilitating the experiential learning cycle, observation skills, technical skills, collaborative and co-facilitation, and developing professional skills. MIND/BODY/SPIRIT: integrating all dimensions of the human being as an essential aspect of experiential education. Topics could include, but should not be limited to: creativity, yoga, meditation, martial arts, personal wellness, prayer, and other practices that involve a synthesis of spirituality, mindfulness and bodywork. PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION: managing risk, responding to trends, promoting and marketing, maintaining client relations, fiscal management and staff development. Topics could include, but should not be limited to: grant writing, strategic planning, capital campaigns partnerships, accreditation, certification, insurance, internship programs, training, supervision, site development and technology. RESEARCH AND EVALUATION: theories related to experiential learning, new and continuing research results, evaluation methods and outcomes. SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES: experiential teaching and learning for primary, secondary, and higher education. Topics could include, but should not be limited to: collaborative learning, empowerment-based education, service learning, adult education, inquiry and action leaning, problem-based instruction, peer education, simulation and role playing, learning-style-appropriate teaching, lab-based instruction, and technology. Workshops may also focus on unique models of programs including cocurricular education, integrating adventure into the curriculum, interdisciplinary learning, learning communities, youth development, values and character development, and community-based education. SOCIAL JUSTICE AND ETHICS: social and ethical issues and questions as they relate to experiential education. Topics could include, but should not be limited to: issues of ethnicity, class, sexual orientation, age, ability, multi-culturalism and technology. Also includes professional standards, ethics and integrity. THERAPEUTIC ADVENTURE/ADVENTURE THERAPY: therapeutic application and underlying theories and models of adventure-based practice in mental health, corrections, substance abuse, health and related fields. Topics could include, but should not be limited to: clinical assessments, treatment modalities, ethics of client treatment, workshops that blend other forms of experiential practice (art, drama, music, animal-assisted, etc.) for therapeutic purposes, and technology. Audience Level: Beginner:* Considers her/himself new to the field of experiential education and/or new to AEE/TERA. Intermediate: Has had training and practice in the field of experiential education and has attended past AEE/TERA conferences. Advanced: Has developed a solid base in both theory and practice and has significant experience from which to work. Open to All Session Length: 45 Minutes 90 Minutes 3 Hours Site: Small group work space Access to outdoor space Lecture or theater style Ropes Course A/V Needs: Overhead projector Flip chart easel Slide projector Room Setup: Lecture style Open space Chairs in circle Tables & chairs Participant Limit (Presenters should anticipate a minimum of 1-15): Are you willing to present this workshop more than once? Are you willing to present this workshop more than once? No Yes Presentation Style (total % should equal 100%) Lecture (%): Didactic presentation, discussion limited to questions and answers.: Co-Creation (%): Participants and presenter create learning content together.: Interactive/Experiential (%) Involves presenter directed verbal and/or physical participation.: Do you need lots of space in which to move around.: No Yes Main Speaker Information Name: Title/Educational Credentials: Organization: Organization Address: City: State: Zip: Email Address: Work Phone: Home Phone: Cell Phone: Best Time to Call: Program Bio: Please write a brief biographical sketch of yourself (100 words) as it will appear in the final program. * Your BIO and RESUME are needed for Continuing Education Credits. After you submit this form, the next page will have the contact email address to send these materials to. PRESENTER INFORMATION: All presenters are expected to prepare and copy sufficient handouts and materials for the maximum number of participants (as designated on this proposal application). All AV equipment will be provided by the camp as requested (within reason). Please plan accordingly. All presenters and co-presenters must register for the conference by the early-bird deadline. Workshop presentations are expected to be consistent with the designated audience level. Main accepted presenters will have $75 deducted from the conference fee (one waiver per workshop).

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