Theory and Skills of Ethics Teaching

A Professional Development Opportunity with Deni Elliott

August 1- 5, 2011

following a pre-course online session.

For more information about this year's course, please contact:

dane.scott@mso.umt.edu

Please fax your registration form to: 406.243.2181

Attn: Ethics and Public Affairs Program

Dr. Elliott is the former director of the Ethics and Public Affairs Program at the University of Montana and now holds the Poynter Jamison Chair in Media Ethics and Press Policy at USF St. Petersburg, FL. She has authored several books on ethics including Ethics in the First Person, Research Ethics: A Reader, and Ethical Challenges: Building an Ethical Toolkit.

The only 5-day seminar of its kind, created and taught by Dr. Deni Elliott. The face to face portion of the course will run from August 1-5, 2011 on campus at the University of Montana. A preliminary online portion will take place before students and faculty meet face-to-face, and participants will be given until September 1st to complete papers. This course is open to graduate students wishing to develop expertise in teaching ethics as well as instructors and trainers teaching practical or professional ethics, including business ethics, environmental ethics, medical ethics, and journalism ethics, in traditional or non-traditional frameworks.

Click here for more details and to register!

Some comments from 2009 - 2011 participants:

"Deni balances small group discussions with structured lectures that highlight key concepts in a manner that is both engaging and challenging"

"The make up of the group was outstanding. Everyone had diverse experience/knowledge to contribute. Dr. Elliott's teaching style is excellent and serves as a nice model."

"The course has given me the confidence and the tools to integrate ethics into my teaching to a much greater degree."

"Elliott is one of the most charismatic, engaging professors I have ever encountered. From the first moment she captured her audience and never let go."