Basic Facilitator Training

Edgeline Resources
Basic Facilitator Training
Feb 5-9, 2007

What is the purpose?
To provide an introduction to the foundations of experiential learning and its applications.

Cost:
$500 Per person, includes lunch for the week
($200 off if you found it on the Michigan Experiential Network)

Location:
Watson Glen Experiential Training Center
4043 Byron Center Road
Wyoming Michigan, 49519

Who should attend?
□ Trainers
□ Teachers
□ Youth leaders
□ Professionals
□ Camp counselors
□ Anyone wanting to utilize experiential education

What will be taught?
□ Practical skills of leadership
□ Physical & emotional safety for group development
□ Evaluation of group dynamics
□ Skills that will enhance your ability to teach

What will the format be?
A five day workshop incorporating…
□ Experiential learning (You do the course!)
□ Immediate feedback on your skills
□ Experiential lectures
□ Formal and Informal discussions
□ Relaxed retreat atmosphere


Outline of Training
Day 1: A day of personal experience on the challenge course that will actively engage you in the team-building process.

Day 2: A day covering the theoretical perspectives, foundations and philosophy of Experiential Learning. Participants will be challenged to reflect on their experiences from the previous day as these concepts are presented.

Days 3-5: Three days in which participants will engage in developing their personal leadership and facilitation skills. Topics will include:
Sequencing the experiential program
Briefing and implementing the group experience
Processing the experience

Edgeline instructors:
Dave Vermilye and Mark Douglass will provide this training. These top-notch facilitators have over three decades of experiential facilitation between them and have conducted challenge course facilitator trainings for over ten years


For Registration Information:

Call Dave Vermilye at 616-538-7492 x43




No endoresment is given or implied to any companies on this site.

posted by Jay @ 1/23/2007,

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