2014 Permaculture Teachers Training Workshop

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Sunday, March 30th, 2014
March 30, 2014 - April 5, 2014, 8:30 am - 5:30 pm

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.

Who should take this course?

This is an incredible opportunity to study with Jude Hobbs, a master teacher, on how to teach. To be eligible to register for the course, you will have taken the Permaculture Design Certificate Course or have the instructor�s approval.

Class size limited to 25 participants.

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
-and More�

Daily Schedule

Each day will follow the same schedule. If you are staying off site, please be sure to arrive 15 minutes before class starts.

7:00 � 8:00 am: Breakfast
8:30 � 12:00 pm: AM Session
12:00 � 1:30 pm: Lunch
1:30 � 5:30 pm: PM Session
6:00 � 7:00 pm: Dinner
7:30 � 9:30 pm: Optional Evening Session

Sounds Great! How do I register?

The program and site cost is $900 which includes meals and camping accommodations. If you choose to live off-site during the course, the cost is $650 and does not include meals. You may begin the registration process by filling out the form on the O.U.R. Ecovillage event page.