Designing and Presenting: A Faculty Development Workshop

u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003eu003cspan style=u0022text-decoration: underline;u0022u003eu003cstrongu003eWhy should I take this course?u003c/strongu003eu003c/spanu003ernDesigned for judicial educators who want to improve their teaching skills, this workshop emphasizes a “learning by doing” model. Using Kolb’s Learning Style Inventory, you will identify your own learning style while recognizing the need to teach to your participants’ varied learning styles. The faculty will empower you to write effective learning objectives, which are the foundation of your teaching. Learning objectives help you to avoid the classic error of providing too much information. You will facilitate learning activities to improve comprehension and retention, avoiding the over-long, dry lecture. Structuring a presentation is an art. This workshop gives you the tools to create dynamic and interactive courses. To avoid death by PowerPoint, you will learn best practices in slide design. You will also learn the difference between teaching and reference materials.rnrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003eu003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003eThe NJC’s faculty actively engages you throughout the workshop giving you the opportunity to present on at least two occasions, once in a team and once alone. With that understanding, you can improve upon your teaching effectiveness and ultimately ensure that your future learners achieve greater results.rnrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnu003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003eu003cspan style=u0022text-decoration: underline;u0022u003eu003cstrongu003eWho should attend?u003c/strongu003eu003c/spanu003ernThis course is designed for anyone who teaches in continuing judicial education courses.rnrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003eu003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003eu003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003eu003cstrongu003eu003cspan style=u0022text-decoration: underline;u0022u003eHow is this course taught?u003c/spanu003eu003c/strongu003ernThis course is highly interactive and includes hands-on practice with PowerPoint, and provides opportunities for the participants to: take the Learning Style Inventory; draft learning objectives; create a group and solo presentation; write a presentation plan; and provide constructive feedback to their colleagues on effective teaching strategies.rnrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnu003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003eu003cspan style=u0022text-decoration: underline;u0022u003eu003cstrongu003eWhat should I tell my presiding judge or funding agency so that my attendance will be approved?u003c/strongu003eu003c/spanu003ernIf you are a leader, educator, or trainer in your court or agency, this class is essential. The skills you will learn will help you educate others about any judicial education topics that interest you. After this course, you should be able to communicate more effectively with greater confidence.rnrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnu003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003eu003cspan style=u0022text-decoration: underline;u0022u003eu003cstrongu003eWhom should I contact for more information?u003c/strongu003eu003c/spanu003ernFor more information, please contact the Registrar’s Office at (800) 255-8343 or u003ca href=u0022mailto:registrar@judges.orgu0022u003eregistrar@judges.orgu003c/au003e.