How to Design and Teach a Successful Workshop

Do you need to conduct a workshop but you’ve never had any training on adult education? Have you been doing the same old workshop for months and are looking for some ways to liven it up a bit?

Dates:

June 11, 2013

Location:

The Pyle Center, 702 Langdon St., Madison (map)

Time:

8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (check-in begins at 8:00 a.m.)

Fees:

$150. Workshop fees include instruction, materials, refreshment breaks

Registration Deadline:

none

Instructor:

Kathy Germann

More information:

Barry Orton, 608-262-2394
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How to Design and Teach a Successful Workshop

Successful workshops don't just "happen." Glean some kernels of wisdom from a seasoned trainer who has worked with audiences ranging from doctors and tradeswomen to 5th-grade peer helpers.

Workshop overview

  • Introductions
  • Overview of workshop
  • Characteristics of effective workshops
  • Learning styles
  • Teaching styles and methods
  • The experiential learning cycle
  • Stages of group development and trainer interventions
  • Workshop design elements
  • Outcome-based learning objectives
  • Tips on logistics
  • Evaluation and closing

Your instructor

Kathy Germann has conducted workshops from one hour to five days on a variety of topics including body image, conflict resolution, unlearning racism and strategic planning. She is a former manager of a training unit in a human services agency and is currently operating her own consulting and training business specializing in diversity issues, conflict resolution, and team development.

What participants say

"Wonderful learning environment, excellent presentation, packed with information." ~ Suzanne Lee

"The balance of experiential and information was excellent. You teach what you preach!" ~ Jolanda Sallman

"Excellent content and presentation, great activities, wonderful style and humor." ~ Amy McFarland

"Kathy is a great teacher. I learned more from this workshop than I had ever imagined." ~ Barb Hebert

General information

Schedule: Check-in begins at 8 am; 8:30 am-4:30 pm (workshop)

Location: The Pyle Center, 702 Langdon St., Madison, WI, 608-262-1122. Parking information will be sent with your enrollment information. The building is accessible to people with disabilities.
Fees: $150. Workshop fees include instruction, materials, refreshment breaks, and a non-refundable administrative fee of $20. Lunch is on your own.

Registration deadline: Please register at least one week before the workshop. Enrollment is limited to 25.

Cancellation policy: If you are unable to attend or arrange for a substitute, you may obtain a refund minus the $20 administrative fee by contacting our registration department at least 3 business days prior to the program. If you cancel 3 business days or less before the program, or do not attend, you are responsible for the entire fee. To cancel or arrange for a substitute, please call 800-725-9692.

Accommodations: Please make your own travel and lodging arrangements. Maps and information on lodging and parking are sent with your registration confirmation. Information about overnight accommodations can also be found on our general information page.

Parking: You receive parking information with your enrollment confirmation. Day-long parking permits are available for enrollees on a first-come, first-served basis. Parking ramps and surface lots are located within a few blocks of the Pyle Center.

Additional parking and transportation information (including parking maps) can be found on the Getting Around page from UW-Madison Visitor Information. Visit: http://www.visit.wisc.edu/gettingAround.php
Credit:

Approved Hours/Continuing Education Credits:
.7 CEU = 7 hours of professional continuing education for the program.

Social Workers: The University of Wisconsin-Madison, Professional Development and Applied Studies, (PDAS), (provider number #1042) is approved as a provider for social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB), (800-225-6880) through the Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. PDAS maintains responsibility for the program.
WI, IA, MI and MN Boards of Social Work recognize ACE programs.
IL Registered Social Worker Continuing Education Sponsor #159.000243.
Counselors: PDAS is recognized by the National Board for Certified Counselors to offer continuing education for National Certified Counselors. PDAS adheres to NBCC continuing education guidelines (Provider #5990).
WI Psychologists, and Marriage and Family Therapists: Qualifies as an accredited university continuing education course relevant to professional practice.
WI Substance Abuse Counselors: Qualifies as a continuing education course consisting of relevant subject matter taught by qualified presenters.
Educators: This program may qualify towards your Professional Development Plans (PDPs).
Other professions: Completion of each program qualifies for continuing education hours. Contact your own board or organization for specific continuing education requirements.

Registration options

phone graphic By phone: Call 608-262-7942 or 800-725-9692.

envelope graphic By mail: Print, complete and mail the Continuing Studies registration form.

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