Education Through Adventure Educator Training courses are a result of expressed need from educators across the country. The trainings represent a proven methodology developed in the field over a period of over 15 years. Based on our experience and training evaluations, we have honed the training design and implementation model to best serve schools, camps, youth organizations and juvenile justice settings.

In recent years, Education Through Adventure has been advancing a training model that includes awareness sessions and a one day training. This approach has proven most effective in providing a strong foundation for the classroom.

The awareness sessions – 45 minutes, 90 minutes, or 3 hours – allows participants to learn about the rationale for the topic, participate in educational strategies and leave the training with tools to go back to the classroom.

The one day training model – 3 ½ hours – 8 hours, builds on the awareness session or can stand alone. These trainings seek to provide a comprehensive framework for success. Attention is given to the curriculum’s substance and methodologies, and proven solution to positive classroom management.

Pricing ranges from $45.00 per person and up, please call us for more information.

SETTING THE STAGE

The fist step in ensuring an active learning environment. Classroom Community building establishes a safe classroom community and encourages everyone to discover, connect, and share their own resources within the academic environment. Various techniques are used through experiential education to develop a sense of community. The goal is to educate participants on the importance of community through strong communication and active participation, which will help participants to establish a foundation for the classroom.

CONFLICT RESOLUTION

Throughout the course, participants are involved with a series of challenging problem–solving exercises, which are interactive. There are various approaches that can be used to solve the tasks, but differences of opinion arise and some level of frustration takes place. These experiences provide concrete situations where conflict arises. This module examines the strategies used when confronting conflict in the educational environment. Participants will leave the workshop with concrete solutions on what to do when confronted with conflict in the classroom.

DIVERSITY AND CULTURAL AWARENESS

The activities in this module discover the advantages of diversity and require participants to explore the philosophy and application of diversity within cultures. Participants learn to become more aware of diversity within their workplace, and how it affects business, relationships, and communication between individuals. The course is designed to facilitate the process of learning to respect human commonalities and differences.

GANGS

In this module we will investigate why and how gangs appeal to youth. We will explore what can happen to your classroom when gang members and gang member recruitment are present. Prevention is given proper attention through viable alternatives and education.

SOCIAL CRUELTY, INTIMIDATION/BULLYING

In this module we will be training educators to create a climate for student success and school safety. We will address what “Victims, Bystanders and Adults” can do in response to bullying.

TEACHING “OUTSIDE THE BOX”

This module provides a basic understanding of experiential education, how it is different from other methods of teaching, and why it can be such an effective tool in education. This module ensures that “no student is left behind”.

BEHAVIORAL TOOLBOX

In this module we teach classroom management skills and discipline techniques that are conducive to the academic learning environment.

VIOLENCE PREVENTION

A two–hour Violence Prevention Seminar for educators seeking certification. New York State Education Department Required Training as part of ‘Safe Schools Against Violence in Education’ Act.

CUSTOM DESIGN

Education Through Adventure can design and customize a program that can meet your specific needs and objectives. Contact us for more information or questions.

INCLUSION

In this workshop we explore what it means to have a full inclusion classroom. We will explore methods used to insure all students feel safe to participate in active learning.

ENGAGEMENT EDUCATION

In this workshop we will explore methods of engaging students. Engagement education is an exclusive education model designed by the Education Through Adventure team.