Posts for the ‘Article’ Category
Classroom Strategies Foundation
What Classroom Strategies Foundation does:
Professional development of educators in these areas:
1. Manage classroom behavior
2. Handle group dynamics
3. Establish relationships with the at-risk student
Our goal is to develop local leadership so that after three years the district can sustain programs independently.
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The Importance of Timing during Coaching
Abstract
This is a study investigating the issue of timing in coaching. It answers the question, “How do coaches know when the time is right to intervene (i.e. ask a question, make a request or remain silent) in a coaching conversation?”
A preliminary questionnaire identified that coaches have different ways of approaching the issue. These range from various aspects of non-verbal communication and content to structured coaching methods and the client’s agenda. Some were unable to be specific and cited experience or intuition. The subject is not covered explicitly in training.
Developing Charisma (Lessons from the World of Cats and Dogs)
Developing Charisma (Lessons from the World of Cats and Dogs)
by Edwina Biucchi, Senior Coach, Inside Out®
WHAT IS CHARISMA?
Originating from the Greek ‘kharis’ meaning ‘divine favour’ or ‘gift’, most sources agree that charisma refers to a quality of those who have uncanny ability to charm or influence people. The Wikipedia definition describes a charismatic person as someone who generally ‘projects unusual calmness, confidence, assertiveness, dominance, authenticity and focus’ and who almost always has ‘superb communication and/or oratorical skills’. French sociologiest, Pierre Bourdieu (1930-2003) stated that charisma can only be assured if other people agree that someone has it. So you either have it or you don’t. Correct?
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Models: Professional Development Perception
Knowing what we are seeing and having the labels/tools to react is the start of mindful perception. Perception is the “timing” of communication, if we can predict what is likely to happen in a situation we are observing we will have the ability to choose a response.
The paradox we face in searching for an understanding of perception is that perceiving is something that we do naturally. We see what is around us and/or hear without expending any particular effort.
The idea that perception is not that complex misleads us. Effortless perception is a small part of what is happening as you perceive. We normally define perception as a way to inform us about our environment and what might be important to our survival in that environment.
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Nonverbal Communicative Intelligence for Classroom Management
By Kendall Zoller. PhD
This article introduces nonverbal communicative intelligence. Within the article, five skills are described and set in practical exercises to practice and refine.
Nonverbal Communicative Intelligence and Workplace Communication
By Kendall Zoller. PhD
This article offers an introduction to five nonverbal skills you can use at work to enhance communication, credibility, and rapport. The skills are anchored in nonverbal communicative intelligence, a model of communication introduced in this article.
