Teaching Skills for the Workshop Leader 
In
this 4-day
hands-on course, those who aspire to teach at the professional continuing education
level will prepare for the application process and delve into the principles of
adult learning:
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Learn how to write and effectively use a
syllabus, lesson plans and learning outcomes
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Choose and use teaching strategies that engage
your students’ interest
·
Hone your presentation skills to bring in rave
reviews
·
Develop a step-by-step plan for obtaining the
certification that’s right for your course
Come prepared to
absolutely have fun and to also be satisfyingly serious.
If you are not
currently teaching, but want to begin, the following is recommended:
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Minimum 4 years utilizing the modality to be
taught in a full-time practice.
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Advanced certifications in the modality or
approach to be taught and/or in related approaches, including certification to teach
if that is customary in the modality.
·
Clear cut ideas for a course
to the point that parts of your ideas are already in writing and perhaps parts
of it have been preliminarily taught informally.
Instructor’s Note: This is a true workshop. Yes, you will get lots of information. But you will also put what you learn to use right in this workshop. Come prepared to write syllabi, learning objectives and lesson plans for your class, actually try out part of your presentation with your classmates, prepare a written plan for implementation of your marketing strategy, decide what level of certification is right for you, and if it is National Certification, actually begin to fill out the NCBTMB application in class.
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Module
Descriptions:
Preparation Equals Success: It can take as much as a full year to properly prepare
for a three-day workshop that you have never taught before. Preparation
includes establishing the need for your course, determining the content,
distilling the learning objectives, and professional marketing. You will learn
about the essential components of such a plan. You will learn how to develop
the content of your course, and to write measurable learning objectives for
your students. We will discuss where to teach your class, how to prepare
contracts for teaching, how to negotiate payment and record keeping.
Presentation Skills: To
effectively impart knowledge to others, good presentation skills are required.
The module begins with an introduction to the principles of Adult Learning
Theory and an examination of the needs of the adult learner. We will also cover
public speaking skills, demonstration skills, and how to effectively supervise
the practice of hands-on skills that have been demonstrated.
Development and Implementation of Lesson Plans: Lesson plans are for the
teacher. They reflect the instructor’s preparation and planning for each
workshop segment and ensure that learning objectives and priorities are
adequately addressed during the time spent in class. They help the teacher to
manage her time while teaching. A good lesson plan includes activities that
address the different learning styles of students. We will discuss how to
design lesson plans and use the NCBTMB standard form as a model for writing
lesson plans.
Dynamics of The Teacher/Student Relationship: The student/teacher relationship has great
impact on every individual’s life. As an adult we look back on our life
and gratefully savor our experience with those “great” teachers who
came into our life. Their impact and influence on who we are today is often the
very reason we ourselves become teachers.
What was it about those outstanding teachers in our life that still
brings up feelings of appreciation and connection? And how can we develop those same qualities
of greatness in ourselves? We will also
discuss the impact of past negative experience with teachers, both for students
and ourselves and strategies for diminishing the learning mindset accompanying
such experiences.
Evaluating student learning–are they getting it? Most continuing education
courses offer approved hours based on attendance only; these courses provide a
certificate of completion. Adult learners are self-evaluative; they want to be
able to tell for themselves whether or not they have achieved the learning
objectives for a course. Thus, feedback from you and to you is critical to the
success of your course. You will learn how to get the feedback you need, and
how to give the feedback the student needs to find out if he has achieved the
course objectives. We will also review options for meeting record-keeping
requirements for approved providers.
Classroom Management: We will begin with an
overview of the principles of group dynamics. To manage the classroom a teacher
must establish their status as an expert in the subject being taught, and step
into a leadership role, facilitating the group dynamics of the classroom so
that a safe environment, conducive to learning, is established. The teacher
must adopt a policy for expected classroom behavior, and quickly and clearly
communicate that policy to the group to ensure cooperation. We will also
discuss how to deal with the disruptive student, how to distribute your
attention, and how to deal with logistics in the classroom. You will have an
opportunity to identify your preferred style of leadership.
Preparation equals success:
At
the conclusion of the class, participants will
•
Name three ways to assess the need for your course in the massage and bodywork
community.
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Write 2 measurable learning objectives/outcomes for your course.
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Begin to develop a strategy for marketing the course you plan to offer.
Presentation Skills:
At
the conclusion of the class, participants will
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Describe ten characteristics of adult learners.
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Name five ways to present learning material.
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Establish usage guidelines for each style of presentation.
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Describe at least one strength and one weakness for each presentation style.
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List 3 resources for feedback on your teaching.
Development and Implementation of Lesson Plans:
At
the conclusion of this course, students will be able to:
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Complete and utilize the NCBTMB form for lesson plans.
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Choose lesson activities that address the diverse learning styles of students
and accomplish the objectives of the course.
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Sequence instruction for maximum student learning.
Dynamics of the Teacher/Student Relationship:
At
the conclusion of this workshop each participant will:
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Clarify her motivation to teach.
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Gain insight into how her personality affects classroom learning.
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From the class-generated list of Characteristics of a Good Teacher, identify 5
strengths and 3 weaknesses; formulate a personal plan to address the weaknesses
identified.
Evaluating student learning- are they getting it?
At
the conclusion of the class, participants will
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Describe 3 strategies for obtaining information about the student's learning
progression during a course.
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Be able to design a useful course feedback form.
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Be able to identify the types of testing that appropriately measure
achievement.
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Name the necessary forms and information that must be maintained for approved
continuing education courses.
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List all the requirements for creating and awarding a certificate to the course
participants.
Classroom Management:
At
the conclusion of the class, participants will
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State the key to successful classroom management.
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Identify his/her leadership style.
•
Begin to develop a policy for classroom behavior.
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Recognize the characteristics of the disruptive student and build a list of
strategies for dealing with specific disruptive behaviors quickly and
efficiently.
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Identify your strengths and weaknesses in classroom management and choose one
weakness to focus on for improvement when you next teach.
Day
1 (Thursday)
Morning 9:30am-1pm
Introductions
Planning
and marketing your course
Written
project: Fill out the Preparation Steps Worksheet
Choosing
your level of certification
Afternoon 2:30pm-6pm
Learning
domains
Writing
a syllabus
Learning
Objectives
Written
project: Writing learning objectives for your class
Written
project: Writing a syllabus for your class
Day
2 (Friday)
Morning 9:30am-1pm
Teaching
Strategies
Student
presentations
Afternoon 2:30pm-6pm
Lesson
Plans
Written
Project: Writing lesson plans for your class
Day
3 (Saturday)
Morning 9:30am-1pm
Dynamics
of the Student/Teacher Relationship
Dyads:
Motivation Exploration
Student
Presentations
Work
with student syllabi and lesson plans
Afternoon 2:30pm-6pm
Evaluating
Student Learning
Classroom
Management
Student
Presentations
Work
with student syllabi and lesson plans
Day
4 (Sunday)
Morning 9:30am-12:30pm
Complete
student presentations, syllabi and lesson plans
Small
group project: Complete the Preparation Steps Worksheet
Afternoon 1pm-3pm (optional, no-credit)
Review
and complete the NCBTMB application for Continuing Education Approved Provider.
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