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SUMMARY:The Gadfly Symposium - Disruptive Pedagogies in Classical Philosophy
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LOCATION:Eastern Washington University\, Cheney\, United States\, 99004
DESCRIPTION:<p><strong>Call for Proposals</strong><br> <strong>The Gadfly Symposium: Disruptive Pedagogies in Classical Philosophy</strong><br> <strong>Saturday June 6\, 2026 | Host: Eastern Washington University | Venue: TBA</strong></p>\n<p>Hosted by Eastern Washington University and funded through the Jeffers W. Chertok Memorial Endowment\, <strong>The Gadfly Symposium</strong> invites proposals for presentations\, workshops\, and collaborative teaching demonstrations exploring innovative and <em>disruptive </em>pedagogy techniques in the teaching of classical philosophy.</p>\n<p>This year&rsquo\;s theme\, <strong>&ldquo\;Disruptive Pedagogy and the Pursuit of Human Flourishing\,&rdquo\;</strong> calls educators\, scholars\, and practitioners to reimagine: <em>How the pursuit of human flourishing might be preserved for students in a time when much of what once sustained it has been automated\, outsourced\, or declared obsolete?</em></p>\n<p>For the purposes of this program\, <strong><em>disruptive pedagogy</em></strong> refers to teaching that unsettles default assumptions about knowledge\, authority\, technology\, and learning. We welcome broad interpretations of disruption&mdash\;including engaged pedagogy\, transgressive pedagogy\, inquiry-based learning\, and student-centered learning&mdash\;as frameworks for rethinking how classical texts and philosophical inquiry can provoke deeper self-reflection\, civic engagement\, and moral imagination among students.</p>\n<p>Disruptive pedagogy\, in this spirit\, is not only a mode of innovation in teaching but also a practice of resistance&mdash\;a way to challenge and disrupt systems that limit access to knowledge\, constrain critical inquiry\, and undergird hierarchical structures.</p>\n<p><strong>Preference will be given to proposals that:</strong></p>\n<p>&middot\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; Integrate digital technologies\, such as social media\, generative AI\, or immersive learning environments\, in pedagogically creative ways.</p>\n<p>AND/OR</p>\n<p>&middot\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; Demonstrate how disruptive pedagogy can dismantle barriers and decenter authority in ways consistent with the Socratic spirit of inquiry&mdash\;challenging assumptions\, cultivating curiosity\, and fostering philosophical dialogue across differences.</p>\n<p><strong>Submission Guidelines:</strong></p>\n<p>&middot\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; Travel support may be available for graduate students and early career professionals.</p>\n<p>&middot\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; Abstracts (500 words) should clearly describe the project&rsquo\;s objectives\, pedagogical approach\, and relevance to the symposium theme.</p>\n<p>&middot\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; Include bio\, affiliation information\, and any technical requirements. (100 words max)</p>\n<p>&middot\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; Send proposals to <strong>ckirby@ewu.edu</strong> by <strong>March 14\, 2026</strong>.</p>\n<p>&middot\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; Notifications of acceptance will be sent by <strong>March 28\, 2026</strong>.</p>\n<p>Join us for a day of conversation\, collaboration\, and constructive disruption as we gather to reimagine what it means to teach&mdash\;and to resist&mdash\;through philosophy in the digital age.</p>
ORGANIZER;CN=Christopher C. Kirby:
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