Week 5 Evaluate this Course

I loved this course! It taught me a lot about thinking for myself, developing competencies, and has impacted my teaching positively as well. Karen, and Sheri, I thank you from the bottom of my heart! I have learned a lot about silence, forgiveness and true understanding in this course. The best part for me was teaching. I had a great mentor, I struggled with the word "Structures" as used by ICA, and came up with a lesson plan that I felt served the competencies of the ICF, and Structures, as I understood it. I used a Case Study and an Image of building a House of Learning for the class. It was all women -- 8 total and a great interactive discussion developed -- more than I could have expected. Actually, I had no expectations for the class because I didn't know how the Case Study or the Imagery would be received. I felt like I was flying by the seast of my pants but that something would kick in and it did. I got a lot of great feedback (kpp) (Note to Karen and Sheri --- Kinehora Poo Poo -- kpp is a Jewish superstitious thing). Jamee Tenzer was my mentor and she was wonderful. And I need to thank Isabel King for giving up her class for me to teach. I was teaching, keeping the ICF competencies in mind. The students seemed very engaged, which made me happy. I thought I heard other people come on the call who did not identify themselves. I think it would be great for trainers to see all the phone numbers and know who is really on the line! I think that taking this class now was perfect timing for me. I hope to take your class Karen, because I am very interested in the spiritual approach as well. As I move forward, I see I am only at the beginning of this journey. Thank you wonderful teachers for all you have given to this class. My only suggestion: More opportunities to student teach! Thank you again. Best, Paula

Week 4 Vision

My vision is to once again have a working computer and get back to doing what I do best -- running my life, my home and my business online.

My vision for being a "learning leader" is to use non-jargon English and to create a safe, creative space for my students. I also intend to use the competency of humor, without which education of any type often falls flat on its face...I only speak from experience...I also believe that a teacher has to have the authority of knowledge in order to teach or train.

The best part of the class for me so far has been to prepare a Lesson Plan and teach a class. That is a great way to assess whether students have the necessary competencies and abilities to teach/train or facilitate classes.

Week 4 Fire, Flood and the Wrath of God

That's only what it felt like when at 6:30 a.m. on the morning I was to "Student Faciliate" my computer started smoking. I had a job to do and I was going to do it. The class was Structures 3, mentored by Jamee Tenzer and attended by eight women. It was a lot of fun and very instructive.

Week 3 Self Application and Reflection

I have written a Lesson Plan for the class I am going to faciliate -- and I wrote it before seeing the reading for Lesson 3. I am a teacher, so I am accustomed to writing Lesson Plans, with Competencies, only the Lesson Plan of a Facilitator is different from that of a Teacher. I read up on Contructivism, and felt that my Lesson Plan jibed with the idea of the learner as driving the Lesson.

My Lesson Plan is based on two discrete sections to deal with the subject at hand: one a Case Study, the other an Imagery-based exercise which is probably well-suited to the Visual Learner.

I have not had my Lesson Plan reviewed by my mentor trainer yet, hence the absence of specifics.

WeeK 2 Warm-up

...with Claire, Taymour and Akash
Each of us had a specific role
Taymour welcomed the students and wrote down their names
Claire welcomed everyone and invited everyone to a "Virtual Roundtable"
Paula used the symbol of the Golden Apple (TM) and asked each student to put an intention for the class into the Apple.
Akash thanked the students, and us, and presented the Apple as a gift to Sheri and Karen.

Week 2 Competencies for My Class

Competencies

Upon completing this course, students will be able to:

1. Identify client structures and reframe client reportage through the use of active listening.
2. Use metaphor and analogy as part of direct communication with client.
3. Students will be able to ask Powerful Questions that help the client uncover UAC’s, bring forward new awareness which may lead to new behaviors.
4. Students will be able to use symbols in working with students to uncover UAC’s, shift perspective, and choose different structures.

Week 2 Competencies for My Class

Competencies

Upon completing this course, students will be able to:

1. Identify client structures and reframe client reportage through the use of active listening.
2. Use metaphor and analogy as part of direct communication with client.
3. Students will be able to ask Powerful Questions that help the client uncover UAC’s, bring f orward new awareness which may lead to new behaviors.
4. Students will be able to use symbols in working with students to uncover UAC’s, shift perspective, and choose different structures.