INSTRUCTIONAL METHOD: INTERACTIVE INTERNET-BASED LEARNING

• E-mail discussion groups with class participants and instructor
• Lecture and class notes via e-mail
• Self-Directed Learning

INSTRUCTOR: L. Danyetta Najoli, M.A., CAP

APPROVED:

DODD 30 Hour Seminar – Adult Services, Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent

30 Hours - DODD Continuing Professional Development Hours (Adult Services, Investigative Agent, Superintendent, SSA, Assistant Superintendent, County Board Members)

EVALUATION:

• Completion of class assignments
• Competency evaluation
• Session evaluation (participant feedback)

COST: $155 per person

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: February 20, 2012

(Class size will be limited to 15 participants)

COURSE DATES:

All correspondence with course participants will be via e-mail. Course lecture notes and assignments will be posted by midnight on Sunday night of each week. An active e-mail account is required. All assignments must be completed by March 24, 2012 in order for participants to receive credit.

Refund Policy: 100% refund prior to registration deadline. 50% refund after registration deadline. No refunds after the start date of the class.

COURSE CONTENT

Session 1:      

Definitions
Characteristics of an effective group facilitator
Learning your own facilitator style

Session 2:

Leadership and group facilitation
Stages of Team
Group Development
Different Work Groups

Session 3:      

Setting an effective climate for learning
Preparation, class layout, structure, and format
Dealing with conflict in groups and challenging participants
Importance of a facilitator’s core values and pledge

Session 4:      

Facilitation strategies for learning
Observation and practice of facilitation skills
Course Wrap-up