Centro Espiral Mana
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Observation and Feedback to Promote Learning-centered Professional Growth and Collaboration

Tuition: $1200
Room and Board: $400
Check back for dates for fall 2015

Goals and Objectives

Course Goal:  By the end of the course, participants will be able to effectively observe learning environments, craft compassionate feedback, and engage teachers in a learning-centered dialogue that explores and promotes student learning as well as teacher learning.  



Objectives: 

1. By the end of the course, participants will be able to identify, describe and analyze the difference between teacher training and teacher development. This includes but is not limited to being able to:
  • recognize and distinguish the four concepts of the Four Knowings framework.
  • explain the difference between teacher training and development in relation to Moran’s framework.
  • reflect on their previous experiences in regards to teacher training and development while discussing the pre course task assignment.


2. By the end of the course, participants will be able to effectively use compassionate communication as a tool for observation, feedback and conflict resolution. This includes but is not limited to being able to:
  • classify and explain what are feelings and needs in this paradigm.
  • describe the difference between empathy, empathy-blockers and judgment.
  • give and receive spoken and written empathy for oneself and for others.
  • analyze the difference between intention and impact.

3. By the end of the course, participants will be able to effectively use ECRIF as a planning, observation and feedback tool.This includes but is not limited to being able to:
  • identify and define the five stages of ECRIF. 
  • design and implement an ECRIF speaking lesson.
  • use language from the ECRIF  framework to describe what they see while observing.
  • offer feedback by using ECRIF as a way to describe learning.

4. By the end of the course, participants will be able to reflect on their experiences using the Experiential Learning Cycle and use it as a tool for observation and feedback. This includes but is not limited to being able to:
  • label and explain the four stages of the ELC.
  • use ELC language to describe what is taking place during their observations.
  • use ELC language to offer insights in feedback sessions. 

5. By the end of the course, participants will be able to identify, create and implement effective teaching practices that engage and promote learning.  This includes but is not limited to being able to:
  • identify effective and non-effective teaching practices in the classroom.
  • analyze teaching practices in terms of cognitive, compassion and safety factors.

Cultivating Joyful and Possibly Transformative Learning
  • About Centro Espiral Mana
    • Courses we offer
    • Trainers, Volunteers and Staff
    • Contact us
    • Application Forms for our courses >
      • World Learning's SIT TESOL Certificate Course Application
      • Young Learners: World Learning's TESOL to Young Learners Certificate Course Application
      • Skills and Principles in Language Teacher Training Application
      • Classroom Assessment Application Form
      • Classroom Management: Conflict Resolution, Emotional Intelligence and Compassionate Communication for Educators Application
    • About us >
      • Materials from our workshops and presentations
    • Location
    • Values, Vision, Mission
    • FAQs about Living in El INVU de Peñas Blancas
  • Our philosophies of Learning
  • Our stories
    • Experiences with the Relationship-based Classroom Management course
    • Teachers >
      • Roger Ramirez
    • Voices and Experiences of Participants >
      • Cindy's experience on the TESOL Certificate Course
      • Samples of assignments that participants have done on our courses
    • The Multiplier Effect
    • Where do our course graduates teach?
  • Gratitude
  • Courses for Teachers and Teacher Educators
    • World Learning’s SIT TESOL Certificate Course in Costa Rica >
      • SIT Graduate Institute TESOL Certificate. A program of World Learning
      • TESOL Training Costa Rica
    • 21st Century Learning and Teaching: Advanced Learning Theory in Practice
    • Internships in Language Teaching >
      • Marlboro Tesol Course Internship >
        • Journal: Marlboro Students TESOL Certificate Teaching Internship
        • Final Projects and learning statements
      • Voices and Reflections from World Learning Interns >
        • intern's impressions
      • News
    • Weekend Seminars for Language Teachers
    • Formative Assessment Principles and Tools to See and Promote Language Learning
  • Courses for Teacher Educators
    • Skills and Principles in Language Teacher Training: Workshop design, observation and feedback
    • Observation and Feedback skills
  • For everyone: Relationship-based Classroom Management
    • What is Compassionate Communication?
    • Resources
    • Compassionate Communication and Non Violent Communication
    • Facilitators
    • Tuition and Fees
    • CNVC
    • Teaching Children to Teach Peace >
      • Peacemaker resources
  • Community English program
  • Projects
    • 2012 Teacher Training in El Salvador!
    • 2011 Visit to work with teachers in Los Santos!
  • Videos
  • Resources
    • Favorite TED talks and Videos
  • Alumni portfolios, blogs and websites
  • Fun things to do in our area
    • Adventure FUN (mention us and receive a 10% discount!)
    • Eco-lodge and organic farm Fun!
    • Wild Animal Rescue Center and Spanish School
  • Hotels we recommend in Costa Rica
  • Learn Spanish and/or Teach English near the beach!
  • Current Courses
    • MEP 2017
  • Comments for 10th Anniversary Celebration
  • MINERD RESOURCES