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.