For more information on Facilitator Certification, click above to link to or site.
January 28-29, 2009
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For more ways and words to encorage those around us, whether students, co-workers, family, or friends, consider "A+ Ideas For Every Student's Success". A wonderful book with phrases and insights to be an Encouragement and a Blessing to all. |
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DISC Mini-Assessment
Click on the DISC Model above for your "no Cost" mini-assessment.
We invite you to take our "No Cost" mini-assessment that will give you additional insights into why we do the things we do and say the things we say. It will also help you understand motives and drives. Enjoy it and invite your friends and family to do this as well.
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The Gift of Words
In the midst of this holiday season many families are struggling with the insecurity of the economy. The state of Michigan has been especially hard hit. With all the financial challenges looming as we head into the New Year, we need to be more creative with our giving this year.
Let's consider the "Gift of Words".
In the book written by Gary Chapman, called, "The Five Love Languages", one of the love languages is "Words of Affirmation". Words... they don't cost a thing, but when given in a positive way, they are priceless. The largest percentage of our general population, 35% is the "S" style. (Let alone the even higher percentage of the "S" style blends, I/S, C/S.) Remember, their needs are: Appreciation, Security and Affirmation.
In my D/I style, I had found it difficult to use "words of affirmation". I guess I just expected folks to do what they were supposed to do! One of the blind spots for the "D" style is believing that encouragement leads to complacency. Needless to say, positive, encouraging words did not flow too freely from these lips. I have learned through the years that people really do respond to "words of affirmation".
Something to consider for your staff, students and family is giving the "gift of words". Think of a co-worker you admire and respect. Write them a note on nice paper or in their Christmas card telling them what you admire and respect about them. Each of your students, even the ones that challenge you, need to hear positive encouraging words. Consider writing each of them a note or mail a Holiday postcard home thanking them and sharing what you appreciate about them. Better yet, have each of your students write the nicest thing they can think about each student in the class. Compile the comments and give them back to each student. Some of these kids, if not all, will keep these notes forever!
How about our families? Sometimes they are the folks we take for granted the most. Remind your spouse why you fell in love with them and what you value about your relationship today. Tell your kids how much you love them and the joy they bring to your life. Even though life can be stressful sharing words of affirmation can not only encourage a more positive relationship but also heal a strained or broken relationship as well.
You may never know what is emotionally going on inside of those we see every day, but at this time of giving, give the priceless gift of words.
Have a blessed holiday season!
Mark and Karen Wagnon |
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January 28-29, 2009 Facilitator Certification Objectives
1. Understanding your Teaching and Communication Style through your personality.
2. Understanding your students and other people within your Team or Small Learning Community.
3. Adapting your Teaching Style to meet different Learning Styles and GLCE (Grade Level Content Expectation) to increase academic results in the core subjects of reading, writing, math, and social studies.
4. Building better teams and relationships with colleagues, students, and parents through Relational Education Dynamics.
5. Aquiring the materials and ability to Facilitate six workshops for your Team and continue internal support with these skills.
What benefits will you receive by completing this Course?
· Over $300 worth of training materials including: books, assessments, and
Facilitator Manual and power point presentations
· 1.4 CEUs (Continuing Education Units) or 14 Hours CEU contact hours:
A certified provider authorized by IACET (International Association for
Continuing Education
· 2 full days of training with:
Karen Wagnon (Founder, Chairman, President)
Mark Wagnon (Business Development & Training Coach Director)
· 10% discount on all workshop and reference resources
· Recognition as a Certified Facilitator
· Discounted Refresher Course enrollment
· Eligibility for the Advanced Studies Program - with concentration on values
leadership, team building, conflict resolutions, and family/parenting
dynamics
Information Covered in Facilitator Certification Training:
· Foundation of the DISC model of human behavior
· Personality Blends
· Understanding your "natural" style of priority in communication and decisions
· Develop a personal "Action Plan" to understand the value of your style
· Becoming aware of blind spots and danger zones
· Distinguish personality types on the team and in the classroom
· Team Leadership techniques for gaining productivity and cooperation for team collaboration and Small Learning Communities
· How different personalities exhibit stress and recover from stress
· Develop successful change strategies towards school improvement goals
· Understanding of different teaching and learning styles
· Differentiate instruction to meet learning styles and increase academic
achievement
· Identify & Manage in-control and out-of-control tendencies in the classroom
· Ways to apply the information to improve school climate and student
achievement
· Structure your workshops as you facilitate the material for your team.
The goal of training is to enable you to facilitate this incredible wealth of information so that you may equip others with the tools to identify and adapt to predictable patterns in human behavior for continued success for your staff, co-workers and clients.
Congratulations on your decision to impact
and empower others to improve! CEU's or (Continuing Educational Units) are provided to individuals after the completion of courses that add to their education or training. Many types of professions need CEU credits to maintain their accreditation.
Teaching Our Youth is in association with Insights Institute is accredited through IACET, International Association for Continuing Education and Training. Each facilitator completing training will receive a certificate recognizing 14 CEU contact hours or 1.4 CEU's of in-class training.
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