14/08/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 14/08/2024 20:13
Topics: Teachers College, Muncie, Speakers, Faculty
August 14, 2024
The Center for Economic and Civic Learning (CECL) at Ball State University will host the 2024 Civic Learning Symposium Sept. 27-28 at the L.A. Pittenger Student Center. This annual event is a forum for faculty, educators, and community members to convene, share insights, and explore innovative approaches to civics, education, and community engagement.
The theme for this year's symposium, "Education, Dialogue, & Deliberation in Our Democracy," highlights the importance of dialogue and deliberation within the educational system and broader democratic society. In an era characterized by polarization and division, the theme also reflects the growing need to foster open, constructive conversations and thoughtful deliberation, bridge diverse perspectives, promote understanding, and cultivate a culture of civic responsibility.
"Civic education is the cornerstone of a democracy," CECL director and event organizer Dr. David Roof said. "By equipping educators and students with the tools to engage in civil discourse and informed decision-making, we are investing in the future of our communities, state, and nation."
Registration information for the 2024 Civic Learning Symposium can be found on the Eventbrite website.
Thematic Focus
Keynote Speakers
Sept. 27:
Sept. 28:
Participation and Proposal Submission
The symposium invites educators, practitioners, students, and community leaders to submit proposals that explore and expand the practice of dialogue and deliberation within educational settings and democratic contexts. Proposals for presentations, moderated discussions, workshops, case study discussions, and poster presentations were due June 28.
Key Partnerships and Co-Sponsors
"The generous support from our co-sponsors, including the Indiana Bar Foundation, the Center on Representative Government, and the Remnant Trust, underscores the shared commitment to advancing civic understanding," Dr. Roof said. "Together, we are building a stronger foundation for civic learning and engagement."
For more information and inquiries about the Annual Civic Learning Symposium, contact the CECL at [email protected].