VTE Teacher Training Course One

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Dear Devotees,

 

Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada.

 

Vaisnava Training and Education (VTE) will offer both the Teacher Training

Course One (TTC1) and the Teacher Training Course Two (TTC2) in Mayapur at

the Mayapur Institute of Higher Education this spring. Rasamandala Prabhu,

the Director of VTE, will facilitate both courses himself.

 

Details on TTC1:

 

March 4th - 7th 2:40 pm - 5:50 pm

March 8th - 11th 9:45 am - 1:00 pm & 2:40 pm - 6:00 pm ROOM #3

 

Course description: This a prerequisite for the VTE Bhakti Sastri Teacher

Training Course and the VTE Teacher Training Course Two.

 

You will learn what constitutes effective teaching and facilitation by

learning:

 

a) how to plan a lesson and to write a corresponding lesson outline.

 

b) different teaching styles and methods, specifically interactive and

experiential learning.

 

c) how to understand the different categories of what we learn and to

select corresponding and appropriate learning methods.

 

d) the basic skills of delivery, facilitation and classroom

management.

 

e) the various types of assessment and its purposes, and

oral-feedback skills.

 

f) basic communication and interpersonal skills.

 

g) the importance of teaching by example.

 

h) the need for systematic training and education.

 

There will be a lot of group exercises, class discussion, experiential

learning and a few class presentations. The class is taught with the aid of

an overhead projector and flip charts. There is a 64-page course book,

syllabus and several handouts. The course is suitable both for the

experienced and novice teacher. It is particularly appropriate for devotees

involved in training other devotees. It is fun, highly interactive,

intensive and transformational.

 

Homework: Very little or none.

 

Tests and Grading: No tests. Informal assessment will be made mainly based

on oral feedback. Those who attend all sessions of the course receive a

certificate of completion, which allows them to take other VTE-Certified

Courses including the Teacher Training Course Two.

 

TTC1 - Detailed Course Schedule

Day One

Lesson 1 90 minutes Introductions/Expectations/Norms/Overview

Lesson 2 75 minutes Positive and Negative Learning Experiences

 

Day Two

Lesson 3 90 minutes Speaking Skills (1) - Theory

Lesson 4 75 minutes Speaking Skills (2) - Practical Workshops

 

 

Day Three

Lesson 5 90 minutes Three Facilitation/Teaching Styles

Lesson 6 75 minutes Facilitation Methods

 

Day Four

Lesson 7 60 minutes Facilitation Skills

Lesson 8 105 minutes Facilitation Workshops

 

Day Five

Lesson 9 90 minutes Empathic Listening

Lesson 10 75 minutes Car Park / Review of Week So Far

Lesson 11 75 minutes Study/Recreation Period

Lesson 12 90 minutes Temple Building Exercise

 

Day Six

Lesson 13 90 minutes Effective Use of Learning Resources

Lesson 14 75 minutes Aims and Objectives

Lesson 15 90 minutes Planning a Lesson

Lesson 16 75 minutes Assessment & Oral Feedback

 

Day Seven

Lesson 17 75 minutes Working on Assignments

Lesson 18 90 minutes Working on Assignments

Lesson 19 65 minutes Presentations with Feedback (1)

Lesson 20 65 minutes Presentations with Feedback (2)

Lesson 21 65 minutes Presentations with Feedback (3)

 

Day Eight

Lesson 22 65 minutes Presentations with Feedback (4)

Lesson 23 65 minutes Presentations with Feedback (5)

Lesson 24 65 minutes Presentations with Feedback (6)

Lesson 25 75 minutes Review of Week / Car Park Session

Lesson 26 90 minutes Evaluation of Week / Awards

 

A biographical sketch on Rasamandala Prabhu, details of TTC2, information

about applying, fees, and information for further inquiry are in the message

that follows.

 

Thank you.

 

Your servant,

Janmastami dasa