Okanagan College 2013 Teachers Retreat
Happy Group on ABE Teachers retreat at Catherdral Lakes BC "Fantastic Workshops- David had great insights and was an excellent facilitator!"
Happy Group on ABE Teachers retreat at Catherdral Lakes BC "Fantastic Workshops- David had great insights and was an excellent facilitator!"
Employers, managers and educators agree that people who use critical thinking have better problem solving abilities. They are more effective.
Today many job postings list the ability to think critically as an essential work requirement. Experts have stated that "society should place a high value on critical thinking." (Facione, 1996)
But what is critical thinking and how can we train for it?
Why should you mentor young and new workers? This session will discuss the causes and compelling statistics of young and new worker injuries, providing context to explain the importance of mentoring. David will discuss how to invest in youth and explain how to shape the average employee into an exceptional one. The session continues with an in-depth look inside the young mind and how to encourage common sense in youth. Suggestions are given for honing creative and engaging training and mentoring techniques on the job site. The presenter will focus on how to build a strong culture of inclusion so that the new and young employees are enabled to create a sense of belonging. Lastly, Rossi will explore "the cost of not" and how the price of ineffectiveness can damage profit.
Why should you mentor young and new workers? This session will discuss the causes and compelling statistics of young and new worker injuries, providing context to explain the importance of mentoring. David will discuss how to invest in youth and explain how to shape the average employee into an exceptional one. The session continues with an in-depth look inside the young mind and how to encourage common sense in youth. Suggestions are given for honing creative and engaging training and mentoring techniques on the job site. The presenter will focus on how to build a strong culture of inclusion so that the new and young employees are enabled to create a sense of belonging. Lastly, Rossi will explore "the cost of not" and how the price of ineffectiveness can damage profit.
