FIVE-DAYS OF INTERACTIVE LEARNING
This intensive, five-day learning event invites social
sciences educators to learn more about parliamentary
democracy by witnessing the process in person at the
Manitoba Legislature. The non-partisan, experiential
approach will help you:
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Democracy
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alive and experience the democratic
process first-hand, during the annual Teachers’
Institute on Parliamentary Democracy.
This exciting learning opportunity takes
place the third week of April each year.
help create new resource materials on
parliamentary democracy which will be available
to other educators online
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
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network with peers
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inject new energy and ideas into your
lesson plans
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The Teachers’ Institute on Parliamentary Democracy
is hosted and co-ordinated by the Office of the
Speaker with the support of all Members of the
Legislative Assembly and Manitoba Education,
Citizenship and Youth.
APPLY NOW FOR THE
TEACHERS’ INSTITUTE ON
PARLIAMENTARY DEMOCRACY
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create new energy and enthusiasm for teaching
parliamentary process
develop new teaching methods in citizenship
education
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THE FIVE-DAY INTERACTIVE
TEACHERS’ INSTITUTE ON
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The five-day program includes:
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NETWORK. LEARN. GROW.
The Institute will:
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enhance your understanding of the
parliamentary process
teach you new ways to promote active,
responsible citizenship in your classrooms
allow you to network and share ideas with other
social sciences educators
stimulate your thinking about the realities of
democracy and its importance to our society
advance your understanding and awareness of
the Legislative Assembly and its relevance
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a personal welcome by the Speaker of the House
tours of the Legislative Building, Court of
Queen’s Bench and Government House
the opportunity to develop lesson plans and
resources on parliamentary democracy
briefings by elected officials including leaders,
cabinet ministers, house leaders, caucus whips,
Legislative Assembly staff, Legislative Counsel,
members of the media and representatives
from the independent offices of the Legislative
Assembly
attendance at Routine Proceedings,
including Question Period
ONLY 20 EDUCATORS PER YEAR
The Teachers’ Institute on Parliamentary
Democracy hosts only 20 educators each year, and
welcomes applications from all Manitoba social
science educators who teach Grades 4 to 12. A
registration fee of $100 is required upon acceptance.
Transportation, accommodation and meals are
provided by the Institute. Substitute costs are the
responsibility of the participating school divisions.
For further information or to learn how you and your students
can benefit from this exciting opportunity, contact:
Teachers’ Institute and Legislature
Classroom Co-ordinator
Legislative Assembly of Manitoba
Room 244 Legislative Building
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 0V8
Phone: 204-945-5330
website: www.gov.mb.ca/legislature/