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Re-engaging the Disengaged Adult Learner
Professional Portfolio Development
Advanced Facilitation Skills
Ensuring Effective Workplace Training
Transformational Learning and Leadership
Re-engaging
the Disengaged Adult Learner
September 30-October 1, 2011
How often have we, as instructors, encountered adult learners
who make us wish we could have stayed at home? Disinterest, disruption,
disrespect: what is one to do? Often we’re torn as to how
to deal with difficult students- should we confront them, ignore
them, dismiss them, accommodate them? And we’re left feeling
helpless when none of these strategies appear to work. In this workshop,
we will examine these difficult and “personally challenging”
situations and develop strengths and strategies that enhance participant
performance (and our own), reduce negative behaviour (theirs and
our own) and result in a more effective teaching/learning experience
(for them and for us). Every instructor’s response to “problem”
students is unique. By knowing your own pressure points, you can
be more effective at resolving conflict in the classroom. In this
workshop you will consider and reflect on your experience with difficult
students, examine your own response to challenging classroom situations,
review the qualities associated with effective teaching, appreciate
the importance of establishing an environment conducive to learning
and develop strategies to work more effectively with learners. We
will also explore how diversity among learners, including culture,
personality, gender, learning styles, life experience, and prior
educational experience, can influence the learner’s response
as well as your own.
CACE elective credit: 15 hours
Time: Fri/Sat, 8:30am-4:30pm
Course no: 43024 11-01 (Aspects of Adult Education)
Fee: $310
Instructor: Mitch Bourbonniere
Professional
Portfolio Development
September 17 and October 14- 15, 2011
Most people have a wealth of learning experiences, knowledge, skills
and abilities they have gained from work, from outside interests,
and generally from life itself. This workshop will help you set
goals, identify, assess, and document your knowledge, skills and
abilities, and compile a finished professional portfolio. A career
or professional portfolio will benefit anyone who wants to apply
for credit in a course, gain entry to an academic program, find
a job or seek a promotion. Learn how to use your portfolio in interview
situations and acquire effective strategies to achieve your professional
or career goals.
This workshop is split into 2 non-consecutive, weekends to allow
for reflective time and independent work on portfolio building.
Participants will be e-mailed a list of what they should be prepared
to bring to the first day of the workshop.
CACE elective credit: 20 hours
Time: Fri/Sat, 8:30am-4:30pm
Course no: 43023 11-01 (Topics in Adult Education)
Fee: $340
Instructor: Ann Pedersen
Advanced
Facilitation Skills
November 17-19, 2011
“Okay, in the course I took it said to do a pre-assessment
and I understand the value but who has the time?”
“I want to make the group more learner-centered, but I work
in Industry where their objectives need to be met-how do I make
this work?”
“I want to give the learners more control, but I’m afraid
the group won’t go well and it will be my fault.”
Ever had any of these thoughts? Then this workshop is likely for you! In this intensive workshop you will find a creative, supportive, challenging and confidential learning environment where experienced facilitators can stretch their abilities through a collaborative exploration of theirs and others facilitation styles, philosophies, approaches, concepts, techniques and more. Through the process, participants will enhance their knowledge and skills at choosing and implementing appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to guide their learners toward a creative, respectful and successful way to meet objectives. Focus will be on learning transfer back into the classroom and workplace. Other benefits include team-building, self-discovery and learning new approaches to working with others. This workshop is intended for those who have been facilitating for at least one year and have some training or who have been facilitating for longer and have a lot of experiential learning in the area.
CACE elective credit: 20 hours
Time: Thu/Fri/Sat, 8:30am-4:30pm
Course no: 43023 11-02 (Topics in Adult Education)
Fee: $460
Instructor: Sherry Sullivan
Ensuring
Effective Workplace Training
January 27-28, 2012
Ensuring effective workplace training involves more than subject
matter expertise and appropriate instructional techniques. It also
requires an understanding of systems, smart needs analysis, strategies
for diverse learners and holistic evaluation strategies. It is these
aspects of training design which increase the impact to business
outcomes and create training which is perceived as a value-added
activity. This course will expand on these less-studied topics within
the context of designing and implementing workplace training. Individuals
who have training or HR experience and are interested in improving
the outcomes of training in a business landscape would benefit from
this course.
CACE elective credit: 15 hours
Time: Fri/Sat, 8:30am-4:30pm
Course no: 43024 11-02 (Aspects of Adult Education)
Fee: $310
Instructor: Sandi Howell
Transformational
Learning and Leadership
March 15-17, 2012
Transformational leaders know that their role is to elevate others and to help them to learn, grow and achieve their potential. They understand the necessity of creating safety, building trust, fostering courage, awareness of possibility, self discovery, and acknowledging the whole person. They are committed to helping followers and colleagues by acting as coaches, mentors, teachers, facilitators, confidants, and counsellors. What kind of leader are you? This experiential, learner and creativity-centred course draws from the principles of transformative learning to create an environment and learning opportunities that support transformational leadership development. If you are in a position to influence others, formally or informally, this course will be of interest to you. Teachers, trainers, facilitators, coaches, lifelong learners, administrators and other professionals who wish to work towards achieving their own potential as transformational leaders will benefit most from this learning experience.
CACE elective credit: 20 hours
Time: Thu/Fri/Sat, 8:30am-4:30pm
Course no: 43023 11-03 (Topics in Adult Education)
Fee: $340
Instructor: Diane Kristjansson