‘Tips for Trainers’ Archive

Large Group Facilitation Tips

In my last post I shared highlights from my recent travels to conferences throughout the U.S and Japan. I returned from these trips energized by the co-creative sharing that occurs when passionate educators come together to focus on the art of teaching and group facilitation. During these conferences I worked with some very large groups [...]

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The Reflective Educator Part Three: Personal Planning and Reflection

My last two posts have focused on the importance of practicing what many of us “preach” to our students and clients- the art of reflection. Taking time for self-reflection is key to developing your skills and improving your effectiveness and personal satisfaction in your work as an educator/counselor/ trainer.   Wednesday’s post offered questions that [...]

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The Reflective Educator: Meaningful Self-Reflection and Record Keeping to Improve Your Practice

Last week’s post “Embracing the Quiet and Taking Time to Reflect” focused on the importance of prioritizing time for self reflection to improve your practice as an teacher, trainer, counselor or group facilitator. Taking the time to reflect on our professional practice helps us find meaning in our work, develops insight into what strategies or [...]

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Embracing the Quiet and Taking Time to Reflect

  Here in Vermont December is the darkest and quietest time of the year. The days are short but the long evenings are beautifully lit with the peaceful ambiance of candles, holiday lights and snow.  The shorter days bring me into the house earlier. There is more time to sit in front of the fire [...]

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