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Permaculture Teacher Training


March 25, 2012 to April 01, 2012


Empower yourself to advocate for change through whole systems design and teaching! In this dynamic and interactive course, you will learn significant teaching techniques to communicate Permaculture principles and strategies in a wide variety of educational settings. Our goal is to encourage and inspire your unique strengths and talents by demonstrating diverse teaching modalities such as lecture, facilitating class discussions, storytelling, and using visual aids. In this setting of active learning, you will experience essential hands-on practice by preparing and co-teaching several presentations. As a final course project the class will organize, promote and present a workshop to the public.
This is an incredible opportunity to study with a master teacher, how to teach. To be eligeable to register for the course you will have taken the Permaculture Design Certificate Course or have the instructor's approval.

What material will we be covering in the course?
* Philosophy and Ethics of Teaching
* Teaching Systems, and Theories
* Adult Learning Styles
* Planning, Marketing, and Economics
* Teaching Venue Logistics
* Presentations and Facilitators Roles
* Curriculum Building & Module Planning
* Presenting Styles and Methods
* Co-Instructing • Time Management
* Mentoring, Apprentices and Interns
* Evaluations and Feedback
* Tips of the Trade
* Keeping Up The Spirit

The programme and site cost:
$900, including meals & camping accommodations
$650, not including meals

Time: AM Session: 8:30 am - 12:00 pm, PM Session: 1:30 - 5:30 pm, Optional Evening Session: 6:00 - 7:0
Location: Vancouver, BC
Website: http://ourecovillage.org/
For information contact: Brandy Gallagher, info@ourecovillage.org
Phone: 250-743-3067
Categories: Environment

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