Connection Before Content
In his 2008 book, Community: The Structure of Belonging, Peter Block writes, “We must establish a personal connection with each other. Connection before content. Without relatedness, no work can occur.”
Short and Sweet
Distracted. Impatient. Overwhelmed. Unfortunately, this is how today’s learner is often described (thank you, multi-tasking, and not at all what I am doing while writing this)! Not only is this the case in school and
The Training Table
Here’s the situation... You usually have about seven days before the children arrive. There is a room full of strangers and usually about half or more have never been summer counselors before.
KOOL Staff Orientation
Quick Reference… Some great ideas explained in this article: • Create staff orientation classes called Camp Counseling 101 and 202 • Focus on what you absolutely want staff to know by the end of the session
Preparation Points--Openers
The standard for the majority of corporations and educational institutions is to orient their new and returning staff prior to the start of a new business campaign or at the beginning of the school semester.