Welborn
Middle School is located in High Point, NC. It is a growing
school serving 883 students. For the past three years, teachers
at Welborn have used the Paideia teaching method. Teachers
say Paideia seminars and coached projects help them prepare
students for North Carolina's statewide testing program. Principal
Jeff German says Paideia encourages students to take charge
of their learning and to become active participants in the
classroom. Teachers agree that students are more verbal and
analytical during Paideia seminars. The seminars also help
teachers and students tackle the issues involved with character
education. Welborn often finds itself in the spotlight as
educators from across the state and nation stop by to see
how the Paideia teaching method is working at the school.
Jeff
German
Principal
Why did you bring Paideia to Welborn Middle School?
Jacquelyn
Kingsley
8th grade student How would you describe Paideia?
from
Lillie Tucker
Paideia Facilitator and Curriculum Facilitator What qualities attracted you to the Paideia method?
Welborn
Middle School is located in High Point, NC. It is a growing
school serving 883 students. For the past three years, teachers
at Welborn have used the Paideia teaching method. Teachers
say Paideia seminars and coached projects help them prepare
students for North Carolina's statewide testing program. Principal
Jeff German says Paideia encourages students to take charge
of their learning and to become active participants in the
classroom. Teachers agree that students are more verbal and
analytical during Paideia seminars. The seminars also help
teachers and students tackle the issues involved with character
education. Welborn often finds itself in the spotlight as
educators from across the state and nation stop by to see
how the Paideia teaching method is working at the school.
