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Current Initiatives (2004-05)
The first piece of the ILE Communications plan has been the launch, (in early
2005) of the web-site. The purpose of the site is to give external viewers an
introductory sense of the purposes and activities if the Institute. It is
expected that the site will be amended and upgraded as the Institute further
develops its various programs and initiatives.
The current focus with regard to publications is the completion of a draft
curriculum framework for a middle school academic program. A second goal is to
complete a draft version of a Practical Reasoning instructional book that would
be suitable for middle school students. It is expected that both of these will
be complete by the spring or summer of 2005.
With regard to events, work is currently underway to host a small conference on
Liberal Education in the spring or summer of 2005. More details to follow.
Future Plans (Post 2005)
Future plans in the area of Communications,
Publications and Events include the following:
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to create an ILE Newsletter to keep interested
practitioners abreast of the activities of the Institute
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to create an ILE electronic forum to exchange ideas
and information concerning the theory and practice of a liberal education
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to publish a completed version of the IPS\ILE
curriculum framework document
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to publish a completed version of the Practical
Reasoning instructional booklet
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to publish articles or commentaries as appropriate
on the theory and practice of a liberal education
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to host an annual conference on Liberal Education
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to host any other events that contribute to an
enhanced understanding of the theory and practice of a liberal education
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