The Paideia Program advocates that all learners practice the critical thinking, communication skills, and attitudes necessary to earn a living, be an active citizen, and pursue a meaningful life.
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Our Approach
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Paideia Seminar
The first stage in the development of a Paideia Classroom or a Paideia School involves the consistent use of the Paideia Seminar (based on the classical Socratic Seminar). We define...
Paideia Seminar
The first stage in the development of a Paideia Classroom or a Paideia School involves the consistent use of the Paideia Seminar (based on the classical Socratic Seminar). We define...
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Paideia Classroom
The Paideia Classroom is the second stage in developing both a fully realized Paideia Classroom environment and a fully realized Paideia School. It builds on the improved instruction resulting from...
Paideia Classroom
The Paideia Classroom is the second stage in developing both a fully realized Paideia Classroom environment and a fully realized Paideia School. It builds on the improved instruction resulting from...
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Paideia Project
The Paideia Project is a unit of study, centered on ideas and values, that leads to a student production or performance. It is the culmination of classroom practice in a Paideia...
Paideia Project
The Paideia Project is a unit of study, centered on ideas and values, that leads to a student production or performance. It is the culmination of classroom practice in a Paideia...
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Events & Conferences
Paideia Institutes & Conferences
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Training Manuals
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