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Conversations That Matter Leading Groups Learning-Focused Supervision Understanding Instructional Leadership
This practical, two-day workshop presented by SPDU, is appropriate for anyone who presents, runs workshops, makes public reports, runs meetings or trains others. Learning strategies include presentation, modelling, discussion, simulation, practice and feedback. An extensive handbook and training materials are included. Learn to:
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For further information, contact SPDU or call 1-800-667-7762 or 373-1660 in Saskatoon.
Developed by Arthur L. Costa and Robert J. Garmston Initial Training Saskatoon Cognitive CoachingSM is a coaching model that capitalizes upon and enhances cognitive processes. Art Costa and Bob Garmston, the founders of Cognitive CoachingSM, define it as a set of strategies, a way of thinking and a way of working that invites self and others to shape and reshape their thinking and problem solving capacities. Cognitive CoachingSM is based on the following four major assumptions:
A coach is actually a mediator, one who supports a colleague and their thinking to help them become more aware of what is going on inside his head. It is not enough for a person to behave in a certain way--what’s important is the thinking that goes on behind the behavior. A large part of the role of a coach is based on trust and rapport with the person being coached. At the heart of Cognitive CoachingSM is the concept that each of us has resources that enable us to grow and change from within. Costa and Garmston call these resources "States of Mind." The role of the coach is to illuminate the States of Mind, allowing the person to use their inner resources more effectively. There are five States of Mind: consciousness, efficacy, flexibility, craftsmanship and interdependence. When a person functions at high levels in all of these States of Mind, they are competent and confident as an individual within an organization, and at the same time are critical to the effective functioning of the organization. In Cognitive CoachingSM, the person being coached, not the coach, evaluates what is good or poor, appropriate or inappropriate, effective or ineffective about his/her work. This is a powerful approach to enhancing performance and building learning organizations. It is not conventional evaluation or performance appraisal. Overview of Cognitive CoachingSM Training The three maps of Cognitive CoachingSM are: planning, reflecting and problem solving. Each map has identified elements, which are learned in the training. The main tools of Cognitive CoachingSM are: rapport, mediative questioning, response behaviors, pacing and leading. The training focuses on learning these tools and using them with the maps. A major focus of the training is building trust and rapport. Specifically, a person will do the following in Cognitive CoachingSM training:
The training process used for Cognitive Coaching, as provided by SPDU, entails 7 days of training.
Foundation Seminar Cognitive Coaching training focuses on developing knowledge and skills in order to support another’s thinking. A coach is equipped with maps and tools which s/he uses to assist the person being coached in “navigating” the territory of his/her thinking. Each coach uses the maps and tools in slightly different ways, but always focuses on supporting thinking. The three maps of Cognitive Coaching are planning, reflecting and problem solving. Each map has identified elements, which are learned in the training. The main tools of Cognitive Coaching are: rapport, mediative questioning, response behaviours, pacing and leading. The training focuses on learning these tools and using them with the maps. A major focus of the training is building trust and rapport. Workshop Cost
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For further information, contact SPDU or call 373-1660/1-800-667-7762. Refining, Deepening & Extending Skills This two-day workshop is designed to support individuals and groups who have completed the Cognitive Coaching Foundation Seminar. It is intended to provide support recalling, understanding and internalizing the maps and tools of Cognitive Coaching. As a result of engaging in shared inquiry through this workshop, participants will have:
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Future workshop dates on this topic to be announced. For further information, contact SPDU or call 1-800-667-7762 or 373-1660 in Saskatoon.
Conversations That Matter Purposes
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Future workshop dates on this topic to be announced. For further information, contact SPDU or call 1-800-667-7762 or 373-1660 in Saskatoon. Effective Strategies for Building and Supporting Learning Communities Leaders wear many hats at once as they bring positional responsibility, technical knowledge and information to meetings and work sessions. In Saskatchewan, supporting learning communities has become a key aspect of a leader’s role and responsibilities. Skillful leaders are able to manage three simultaneous agendas with and for their groups; task focus; process skill development; and group development. This presentation explores a leadership repertoire that flexes between the stances of presenting, collaborating and facilitating when communicating important information and when supporting groups in generating and processing information. Knowing when and how to flex across this continuum allows skilled leaders to productively and confidently influence positive outcomes for learning communities and manage difficult topics and conversations. This session includes:
Future workshop dates on this topic to be announced. For further information, contact SPDU or call 1-800-667-7762 or 373-1660 in Saskatoon.
Leadership in a Culture of Change For further information, contact SPDU or call 1-800-667-7762 or 373-1660 in Saskatoon. May 17-18, 2010McDowell Conference Room, STF Building Saskatoon, SK This seminar explores the what, why and how of learning-focused relationships between professional colleagues. This session will offer practical tools, specific templates, and technical tips for school and division level administrators, supervising teachers, mentors, instructional coaches and specialists who wish to develop and support instructional and content expertise for teachers. Participants will:
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For further information, contact SPDU or call 1-800-667-7762 or 373-1660 in Saskatoon. Looking at Leadership For further information, contact SPDU or call 1-800-667-7762 or 373-1660 in Saskatoon. Understanding Instructional Leadership For further information, contact SPDU or call 1-800-667-7762 or 373-1660 in Saskatoon.
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