TWI TRAINING WORKSHOP
 
- November 4, 2008 

University in Jagodina

TEACHER COMPETENCIES and CHILDREN’S NEEDS

Dr. Philippe Dupont, Presenter                  Bobby Houser, TWI for the Children, President


AGENDA – MORNING SESSION

8:30 to 12:00

 MORNING WORKSHOP

                           For teachers working with children ages 7 to 10 years old

Registration and Introductions; Welcome

9:00 – 10:30

TOPIC #1: TEACHER COMPETENCIES

(A) What it takes to perform well in the classroom

(1) personal qualities

(2) communication skills

(3) time management

(4)  behavior management

(B) Physical and mental strengths required for the classroom

(1)   self-control

(2)   stamina

(3)   self-awareness

(4)   understanding of relationships

 

10:30 – 10:45  
BREAK
10:45 – 12:00

  TOPIC #2: CHILDREN’S NEEDS

(A)  Social Needs

(1)   structure

(2)   rules

(3)   courtesy and respect

(4)   communication

(B)  Emotional Needs

(1)   managing emotions

(2)   empathy

(3)   creating a positive learning environment

Presentation of TWI for the Children, Inc. Certificate


AGENDA - AFTERNOON SESSION

1:00 to 4:00

AFTERNOON WORKSHOP

                  For teachers working with children ages 5 and 6 years old               

                                Registration and Introductions; Welcome

 

1:00 – 2:30

 TOPIC #1: TEACHER COMPETENCIES

(A) What it takes to perform well in the classroom

(1)  personal qualities

(2)  communication skills

(3)  time management

(4)  behavior management

(B)Physical and mental strengths required for the classroom

(1)self-control

(2)stamina

(3)self-awareness

(4)understanding of relationships

 

2:30 – 2:45                    
BREAK

2:45 – 4:00       

 

   TOPIC #2: CHILDREN’S NEEDS

(A) Social Needs

(1)   structure

(2)   rules

(3)   courtesy and respect

(4)   communication

(B) Emotional Needs

(1)   managing emotions

(2)   empathy

(3)   creating a positive learning environment

Presentation of TWI for the Children, Inc. Certificate

 

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