1. LEADING LIFELONG LEARNERS A TLC Study of Strategies for Facilitating and Leading Adult Learners April 14, 2008

2. A mind stretched to a new idea never goes back to its original dimensions. Oliver Wendell Holmes

3. SPRING BREAK FUN How far did you travel? 1. Inside San Diego County 2. Inside California 3. Inside the mainland U.S. 4. Beyond the borders!

4. SPRING BREAK FUN How much fun did you have? 1. Not enough! 2. Enough to carry on... 3. Makes me smile. 4. What goes on the road stays on the road!

5. PURPOSE To provide resources, support, and experiences that build facilitation skills and increase confidence for teachers to lead meetings, present workshops, and/or facilitate TLC activities.

6. FEEDBACK FROM MARCH 10 20 Responses VALUE Average: 4.8 Range: 1X4, 1x4.5, 19X5 FOUND USEFUL Watch peers model facilitation Teambuilding activities – participating in them Adding tools to my toolkit! IMPROVEMENTS More balance between facilitating adults vs. students More time More hands-on activities to raise/lower group energy APPLICATIONS Plan to use more teambuilding activities Speaking up and being prepared! Embed content into teambuilding activities

7. TODAY’S OUTCOMES Insights gained from reflection and dialogue Working knowledge of content in Chapters 6 & 7 Strengthened sense of community Renewed commitment & enthusiasm!

8. TODAY’S AGENDA Welcome & Overview Questions to Consider Mini-Presentations Linda & Tamra Kriscia, Kelly, & Gretchen Reflections & Evaluation Homework & Closing Thoughts

9. NORMS for Our Learning Listen to understand. Speak openly and honestly. Learn by doing: apply to your own work. Pay attention to your feathers. Postpone distractions.

10. Questions to Consider 1.Select a question, and be prepared to share your response. 2.Round robin style, share your question and response. 3.Debrief the process.

11. Questions to Consider Chapter 6: Working the Brain Chapter 5: Reaching the Goal

12. Professional Book Study Process: 30-minute mini-presentations Facilitated in teams of two or three Interactive (1/3 gum, 2/3 chew) Feedback from colleagues

13. Professional Book Study Process: 30-minute mini-presentations Facilitated in teams of two or three Interactive (1/3 gum, 2/3 chew) Feedback from colleagues

14. Anyone too busy to reflect on one’s practice is also too busy to improve. Robert Garmston Anyone too busy to reflect on one’s practice is also too busy to improve. Robert Garmston

15. With an Eye Contact Partner… What are you “taking away” from today’s session? What are your next steps?

16. Till we meet again … Read chapters 8 & Complete your portfolio of TLC evidence. Practice your facilitation skills!

18. “A genuine leader is not a searcher for consensus … but a molder of consensus.” Martin Luther King