Who, ME Lead a Group? by Jean Clarke
Nervous about leading a group? Parent educator Clarke is a seasoned pro at leading groups, and she can help even novices learn:-What makes a good meeting;
-What makes an effective leader;
-How to avoid sabotaging yourself;
-Techniques that maximize group dynamics;
-Ground rules that keep meetings on track;
-How to handle people who want to use your meeting for their agenda; and
-How planning and preparation almost always guarantee a successful meeting. Clarke also discusses:
-Motivating adults;
-How adults learn; and
-Opening and closing meetings. If you're a beginning speaker, you may especially appreciate the advice on:
-Avoiding apprehension;
-Handling personal criticism; and
-Providing clear directions. Clarke includes worksheets that help you analyze the types of activities in your classes and how many learning styles these activities appeal to. Who, Me Lead a Group also includes sample speaker contract forms and speaker evaluations.
Jean Illsley Clarke got a Parent's Choice Award for her books Connections: The Threads That Build Families and Time-In: When Time-Out Doesn't Work. She is a parent educator and a parent educator trainer. Sierra University gave her an honorary Doctor of Human Services after she earned a Master of Arts in Human Development. She is a Nationally Certified Family Life Educator and a teaching and supervising member of the International Transactional Analysis Association. She was honored Outstanding Alumna of the Year by the University of Minnesota's College of Human Ecology last year.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780866837248 |
| ISBN 10 | 0866837248 |
| Title | Who, ME Lead a Group? |
| Author | Jean Clarke |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers Inc |
| Year published | 1985-02-01 |
| Number of pages | 122 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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