How to Design and Teach a Successful Workshop

At a glance:

Date: June 24, 2008
Location: The Pyle Center, 702 Langdon St., Madison, WI
Time: 8:15 am (registration) 8:30 am-4:30 pm (workshop)
Fee: $145 includes instruction, program materials, refreshment breaks, CEUs, and a non-refundable administration fee of $20. Lunch is on your own.
Instructor: Kathy Germann
Brochure: Download June brochure
Contact: Kristi Obmascher 608-262-8971; e-mail kobmascher@dcs.wisc.edu
Tell a friend: Tell a friend or colleague about this program.
To register: See registration options. (Program #2019)

Description

Are you in the position of having 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? Are you tired of doing all the talking in your workshops and want to find ways to get your audience more involved?

 

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 objective
• Tips on logistics
• Evaluation and closing

 

Your instructor

Glean some kernels of wisdom from a seasoned trainer who has worked with audiences ranging from doctors and tradeswomen to 5th grade peer helpers. 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: 8:15 am (registration) 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 wheelchair accessible.

Fees: $145. Workshop fees include instruction, materials, refreshment breaks, and a non-refundable administrative fee of $20. Lunch is on your own.

Registraiton 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 accomodations can also be found on our information page.

Credit: 0.7 Continuing Education Units (CEU) will be awarded for full participation. The program falls within the subject matter identified by the following organizations for continuing education credits.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison, Professional Development and Applied Studies, (Provider #1042) is approved as a provider for social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (800-225-6880) through the Approved Continuing Education program. The University of Wisconsin-Madison, PDAS, maintains responsibility for the program.

• 1.4 Continuing Education Units (CEUs), University of Wisconsin-Madison
• Illinois Department of Professional Regulation/Social Workers (#159-000243)
• Iowa Department of Public Health/Social Workers (provider #35)
• Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Professional Development Plan
• National Board of certified Counselors (NBCC)

For program information contact: Kristi Obmascher 608-262-8971; e-mail kobmascher@dcs.wisc.edu

 

Registration options

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

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

By fax: Print, complete and fax the UW Continuing Studies registration form.

Online: Secure online registration is available for this program.