Critical Agendas

Presented by Mark le Messurier.

Event Information   6 T&d hrs

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What’s the Buzz? is a social skills enrichment program designed to teach Australian students how to think and relate socially. It is for ALL students - especially those who struggle to build friendships, problem-solve and fit-in socially. It targets everyday themes; how to greet, make and keep friends, fit in, read one's own emotions, read the feelings of others, deal with competition and cope with worry, frustration and disappointment more constructively. The engaging direct method of instruction is built on extensive research believed to stimulate social thinking and accomplish powerful outcomes.

Session One  Being friendly (Sample Lesson)
*The program's evolution
*What is, 'What's the Buzz?' and who is it for?
*Why teach social thinking or social skills?
*Prerequisites for the program to succeed
*Content
*Will skills taught transfer into a child's life?
*Why and how is the program structured?
*After the Buzz, social thinking ideas for parents           
Session Two
*Questions arising from Session One
*Exploration of the website and online resources;
- registration and non-registration
(what's the deal?)
- online training and forum
- resource downloads
- social skills articles
- skill cards
- activities and puzzles
- pre and post surveys - data tracking facility
*Who makes an ideal facilitator?
*Dealing with challenging behaviours - oppositional behaviours          
Session Three Feelings and Thinking Positively (Sample Lesson)
*Group exchange/ debrief - Questions and answers
*Goodbye, 'with compliments' (Sample Lesson)

About the Presenter

Mark Le Messurier is an experienced teacher, author and counsellor who has a special interest & expertise in working with children and adolescents who present behavioural challenges to teachers, parents & carers. Mark refers to them as ‘Tough Kids’; kids whose lives are much tougher than most & in the process make life challenging for those who care for & educate them. Mark has written a number of books & other materials, including Cognitive Behavioural Training; a How-to Guide for Successful Behaviour (2005), Parenting Tough Kids (2007), Teaching Tough Kids (2010) & recently, What’s the Buzz? A social skills enrichment programme for primary students (2011). Mark is an exceptional presenter with the ability to connect with educators & parents, to challenge them & provide many practical strategies that work. Mark argues that by recognising the ‘Tough Kids’ & finding ways to work more successfully with them, homes & schools become better places for everyone.

Event Details

March16th, 2012.

9.30am - 3.30pm.

The Lakes Resort Hotel,

141 Brebner Drive, West

Lakes, South Australia.

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For K to Year 9 Teachers

Price (inc. GST)$259