Target Audience
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Teachers of all age groups. |
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Educational managers, writers and educational
publishers. |
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Teacher trainers. |
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Participants should have a upper intermediate to advanced level of English |
Course Summary
Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) is an established set of principles for teaching, learning and personal development. This course will explore the core principles of NLP and how these can be applied to both your professional and personal life. NLP is "the study of excellence" and provides you with a variety of strategies for maximising both your teaching and learning potential. NLP also requires commitment and practice. Therefore, it is recommended you set aside extra time during your stay to work on your skills with other members of your group.
Programme of the training activities
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communicating effectively |
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building trust & confidence |
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improving learner effectiveness |
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building better relationships - especially with
‘difficult people’ |
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using language which improves learning potential |
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improving your coaching skills |
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recognising & working effectively with all
learning styles |
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effective ways of overcoming learning blocks |
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overcoming limiting beliefs & exploring the
relationship between beliefs & capabilities. |
Description of training content:
Preparation
Each applicant to send in action plan 4 weeks before the course outlining hopes
and objectives for achievement as a result of attending this course.
Objectives
In this course you will see how music and art can be used to supplement your
book and how they can both help your students develop beyond just the language.
Expected results
As a result of attending this course, the participants will be more
knowledgeable practitioners and will acquire new tools they need to reach out to
all their students.
Is this the right course for me?
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Yes, if you want to experience a dynamic, wide-ranging
model for teaching and learning. |
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Yes, if you want to work on your personal as well
as your professional development. |
If this is not the right course for you, please consider one of the following:
Programme of the training activities day by day:
Please note this is an example of a daily programme. Course content may often be usefully adapted to incorporate the needs of each specific group.
Week 1
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Wednesday |
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Friday |
| AM 9.30-10.30 |
Introductions and group bonding. Ice breakers and group formation activities |
The presuppositions of NLP examined. Exposing myths about NLP |
How NLP can help you communicate more effectively in the classroom |
Effective use of language in the classroom. Giving effective instructions. Anchoring techniques |
What makes a good coach? Improving your coaching skills |
| 11.00-12.30 |
Needs analysis and goal setting. |
Representational systems and sub modalities. Visual, auditory and kinaesthetic learning styles |
Rapport building strategies and maintaining healthy group dynamics |
Limiting beliefs and negative internal dialogue examined |
Coaching skills workshop |
| PM 14.00-15.30 |
An historical overview of NLP. Its origins and sources |
Managing “difficult learners” effectively. Who I find difficult, why I find them difficult and how to work with them effectively |
Overcoming limiting beliefs and changing internal dialogue. From “I can’t to “I can” |
Music-based lessons 2: beyond the gap fill format |
Review of week one and goal setting for week two |
Week 2
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Friday |
| AM 9.30-10.30 |
Bateson’s Logical Levels. An overview |
Different types of learners. Sequential and simultaneous tasks |
Asking quality questions in the classroom. Working towards high yield classroom dialogue |
From different points of view.1st, 2nd, 3rd perceptual positions and beyond |
Revision. The terminology of NLP revisited |
| 11.00-12.30 |
How the Logical Levels impact upon your teaching |
Metaphor as a powerful learning tool |
Lesson planning and NLP Breaking up learning into manageable chunks |
TOTE Test-Operate-Test-Exit Modelling excellence in others |
Goal setting. How I will take what I’ve learnt from this course into my teaching |
| PM 14.00-15.30 |
Strategies for achieving positive teaching and learning outcomes. Pacing and leading |
The creative power of guided visualization. How to achieve a healthy resource state |
NLP and motivation. “Towards” and “away from” motivation |
Materials review Published NLP materials relevant to ELT |
Course review, evaluation and farewells |
Recommended reading: Please note it is not necessary to buy or bring these books to the course.
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“Introducing Nero-Linguistic-Programming” J. O’Connor (Harper Collins) 2002 |
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“Unlocking Self-Expression through NLP” M. Rinvolucri & J. Baker (Delta Publications) |
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“In Your Hands” J Revell & S. Norman (Saffire Press) 2002 |
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