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New workshop for educators

I have put together a new program, on the theme of “The Essential Educator” in response to requests for a one-day program on teaching skills for childbirth educators. This workshop will focus on some of the basics and also serve as an introduction to the new teaching kits that we have developed for use in parent education programs. Those who have already purchased one of these innovative kits will be able to attend this workshop for free and those who pay will receive a voucher to the value of the workshop registration for use when they purchase one of the kits. This effectively means the workshop is free to those who will be using the new Essential Educator kits.

The feedback we have had since the launch of The Essential Educator kit last month has been wonderful. I can almost hear the sighs of relief from educators at the thought of having professionally produced handouts and materials for use in their programs and some clear guidance about facilitating group work and practical sessions.

I’ve been asked if some of the component parts are available to purchase separately and the answer to this is no. The components of the kit are integrated and need to be used collectively - this is especially true of the Birth Day panels. These magnetic boards (and their magnets) work in conjunction with several other activities (the Positions Scenarios, self-help practical sessions, Obstetric Intervention and Medication Templates and the various charts) and without these additional materials the effectiveness of the Birth Day panels will be diminished.

If you haven’t had a look at these kits in detail, check them out on the website. The full day workshops will be scheduled in various cities over the coming months, initially around the UK and Australia, but also further afield.

We are also offering some “showcase events” that basically just explain the kits and provide an opportunity for midwives and educators to see what they offer. These are free half day events and at present are only scheduled for the UK ( in September). Registration is necessary as places are limited.

The website has all the details.

Posted by andrea at August 02, 2006 04:08 PM