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750 Hour Professional Licensing Program
Graduates are prepared to take the Washington State Licensing Exam and National Certification for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork to begin their practice as a professional massage therapist. WA State Board of Health Licensing. Our seasoned and passionate faculty help to nurture and refine students’ clinical skills including communication, assessment, treatment, client education, and documentation. A student / teacher ratio of 14 to 1 in all hands-on classes ensures students receive quality feedback on a regular basis. For example, an average class size of 24 students will have 2 instructors, and a maximum class of 32 will have 3 instructors.
Graduates of this massage program are prepared to:
• Demonstrate The Confident And Competent Integration And Application Of A Variety Of Therapeutic Massage Techniques.
• Apply Their Knowledge And Practical Skill To Design And Implement Safe And Effective Massage Treatments For A Wide Variety Of Clients.
• Consistently Model Personal And Professional Behaviors And Attitudes Essential For The Ethical Practice Of Therapeutic Massage.
• Communicate With Health Care Practitioners And Other Professionals About The Purpose, Benefits And Effects Of Massage.
• Participate In The Vibrant Professional Massage Community And Commit To Continued Personal And Professional Growth Throughout Their Career.
3-days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday for 5 hours)
Divided into four 11-week Quarters over 12 months
Each Quarter includes 1 weekend (9am – 5:30pm both Saturday & Sunday)
Plus 30 hours of electives available on a flexible schedule
What the best college teachers do!
(or Advice from an instructor secure with his insecurities!!!)
By. Instr. KG Smith, Dean of Instruction and Online Learning
Co-authored with Dr. Joy Robinson & Dean Arlethia Mayes-Moore
DiscoveryPoint School of Massage. http://www.discoverypointschoolofmassage.com. 206.552.6523.
http://discoverypointschoolofmassage.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/DiscoveryPoint2017Catalog.pdf
http://discoverypointschoolofmassage.com/professional-massage-program/
http://discoverypointschoolofmassage.com/blog/
http://discoverypointschoolofmassage.com/admissions-process/
750 Hour Professional Licensing Program
Graduates are prepared to take the Washington State Licensing Exam and National Certification for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork to begin their practice as a professional massage therapist. WA State Board of Health Licensing. Our seasoned and passionate faculty help to nurture and refine students’ clinical skills including communication, assessment, treatment, client education, and documentation. A student / teacher ratio of 14 to 1 in all hands-on classes ensures students receive quality feedback on a regular basis. For example, an average class size of 24 students will have 2 instructors, and a maximum class of 32 will have 3 instructors.
Graduates of this massage program are prepared to:
• Demonstrate The Confident And Competent Integration And Application Of A Variety Of Therapeutic Massage Techniques.
• Apply Their Knowledge And Practical Skill To Design And Implement Safe And Effective Massage Treatments For A Wide Variety Of Clients.
• Consistently Model Personal And Professional Behaviors And Attitudes Essential For The Ethical Practice Of Therapeutic Massage.
• Communicate With Health Care Practitioners And Other Professionals About The Purpose, Benefits And Effects Of Massage.
• Participate In The Vibrant Professional Massage Community And Commit To Continued Personal And Professional Growth Throughout Their Career.
3-days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday for 5 hours)
Divided into four 11-week Quarters over 12 months
Each Quarter includes 1 weekend (9am – 5:30pm both Saturday & Sunday)
Plus 30 hours of electives available on a flexible schedule
What the best college teachers do!
(or Advice from an instructor secure with his insecurities!!!)
By. Instr. KG Smith, Dean of Instruction and Online Learning
Co-authored with Dr. Joy Robinson & Dean Arlethia Mayes-Moore
1. 1
MANAGING SCHOOL ACADEMICS
BOOT CAMP 2016-17
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exhaustive
RESOURCE PERSON
NANDITA NAG
HEAD, TRAINING & CURRICULUM
5 & 6 JANUARY 2015
2. SETTING UP SCHOOL:
WHAT IS SCHOOL COMMUNITY
Purpose: The idea is to align all thoughts on how to run a school
efficiently. Identify the key areas of school administration, which impact
students’ learning and prepare for managing them.(30min activity + 60
min presentation + 30 min closure)
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exhaustive
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4. INTERNAL
1. STUDENTS – PRIMARY
2. TEACHERS – SECONDARY
3. NON – TEACHING STAFF
4. PARENTS
5. SCHOOL HEAD
EXERNAL
1. LOCAL AUTHORITY
2. PROPRIETOR/OWNER
3. COMMUNITY
4. STATE
5. NATION
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exhaustive
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WHAT IS SCHOOL COMMUNITY?
Must Have a growth plan for all
6. GROWTH PLAN
STUDENT – HOLISTIC
• PHYSICAL
• LINGUISTIC
• LOGICAL
• INTELLECTUAL
• EMOTIONAL
• SOCIAL
• CULTURAL
• NATIONAL & GLOBAL
TEACHER – PROFESSIONAL
– KNOWLEDGE
– TEACHING SKILL
– PERSONALITY & GROOMING
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7. SETTING UP SCHOOL:
WHAT ARE THE KEY AREAS
Purpose: The idea is to align all thoughts on how to run a school
efficiently. Identify the key areas of school administration, which impact
students’ learning and prepare for managing them.(30min activity + 60
min presentation + 30 min closure)
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exhaustive
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Scholastic
Life Skills
&
Attitude
Co-scholastic
School
Environment
KEY AREAS of SCHOOL
EDUCATION
10. SETTING UP SCHOOL
GROUP1 & 2: DRAW UP A LIST OF SCHOLASTIC REQUIREMENTS OF YOUR
SCHOOL & HOW IT WILL BE USED
GROUP3: DRAW UP A LIST OF COSCHOLASTIC REQUIREMENTS OF YOUR
SCHOOL & HOW IT WILL BE USED
GROUP4: IDEATE ON SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT AND ITS CREATION
GROUP5: IDEATE ON LIFE SKILLS, VALUES AND ATTITUDE & THERE
IMPLEMENTATION
GROUP6: DRAW UP A LIST OF SUPPORT MATERIALS REQUIRED BY SCHOOLS
& HOW THEY WILL BE USED
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11. SCHOLASTIC REQUIREMENTS
• LANGUAGE 1
• LANGUAGE 2
• MATHEMATICS
• ENVIRONMENTAL
STUDIES
• SCIENCE
• SOCIAL SCIENCE
• COMPUTER SCIENCE
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FOR STUDENTS
• BOOKS: TEXTS, WORKBOOKS,
NOTE BOOKS, ACTIVITIES,
PROJECTS, EXPERIMENTS,
EDUCATIONAL TRIPS/
TOURS/EXCURSIONS
• ASSESSMENTS; FEED BACK &
GUIDANCE
• CLASSROOM TEACHING
• MENTORING/ BUDDYING
13. CO – SCHOLASTIC REQUIREMENTS
• ACTIVITIES
• EVENTS & COMPETITIONS
• WORKSHOPS
• CAMPAIGNS
• CLUBS/ HOUSES
• BODIES – STUDENT
COUNCIL/MONITOR/
CAPTAINSHIP
• SCHOOL MAGAZINE,
NEWSLETTER
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FOR STUDENTS
• PHYSICAL CULTURE &
DEVELOPMENT
• AESTHETIC
DEVELOPMENT
• PERSONALITY
DEVELOPMENT &
GROOMING
• SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
& NATIONALISM
• GLOBAL ORIENTATION
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exhaustive
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FOR STUDENTS
LIFE SKILLS
ATTITUDE &
VALUES
DISCIPLINE
15. Where will you implement?
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Scholastics
Classroom
Co-Scholastic
Activities
Library
Morning
Assembly
School Events
Competitions
Visits
Co-
Scholastics
Activity Period
Games Period
Library Period
Morning
Assembly
School Events
Competitions
Visits
Life-Skills
Classroom
Activity Period
Games Period
Library Period
Break
Morning
Assembly
Period
Changeover
School Events
Competitions
External Events
& Competitions
Tour
Visitors
Discipline
Classroom
Activity Period
Games Period
Library Period
Break
Morning
Assembly
Period
Changeover
School Events
Competitions
External Events
& Competitions
Tour
Visitors
18. School Environment: What & Who?
• School Culture
• Infrastructure
• Environment
• Academics
• Other School Activities
• Head
• Students
• Teachers
• ……………………
• ……………………
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Know that there will always be new
developments
19. What are teachers’ requirements
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20. SCHOLASTICS & CO – SCHOLASTICS
• PLANNING MEETINGS
• FOLLOW –UP MEETINGS
• DISTRIBUTION OF
RESPONSIBILITIES
• TEACHING RESOURCE
MATERIALS
• WORKSHOPS
• TRAININGS
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exhaustive
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FOR TEACHERS
• ANNUAL SYLLABUS
BIFURCATION
• EXAMINATION
SCHEDULE
• SCHOLASTIC ACTIVITY
AND PROJECT
SCHEDULE
• LESSON PLAN DIARY
• RESOURCE BOOKS
21. The information provided is not
exhaustive
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Teacher
Readiness
Lesson Plan
Diary
Teaching
Learning
Materials
Classroom
Observation
Mentoring
Session
Curriculum
Coverage
Faculty
Meeting
Students
feedback
Students’
Notebook
Spot tests
Lesson Plan
Diary
Student
Support
Students’
Notebooks
Spot Test
Students’
Feedback
Students’
Performance
Learning
Levels
School Results
Students’
Readiness
School Result
Academic
Environment
23. 1. Curriculum Bifurcation
2. Period Distribution & Time Table
3. Annual Teacher Duty Allocation & Workload
4. List of Co-scholastic Activities(Somatic, Aesthetic, Intellectual)
5. List of Competitions(Somatic, Aesthetic, Intellectual)
6. Annual Academic Calendar
7. Text Books; Notebooks; Workbooks etc.
8. Activity & Experiment Materials
9. Teaching Aids
10. Assessment Plan
11. List of Assessment Projects & Activities/Experiments
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WHAT SHOULD BE READY IN ADVANCE
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24. 1. Examination Records & Registers
2. Co – Scholastics Records & Registers
3. House/Club Records & Registers
4. Library Books
5. Sports Equipment
6. Student Body & Leadership Roles
7. Academic Records & Registers
8. Attendance Registers
9. Furniture
10. School Uniform
11. Mandatory Records & Registers Updation
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WHAT SHOULD BE READY IN ADVANCE
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25. 1. Books for students(Text Books; Notebooks; Workbooks)
2. Teacher Resource Books
3. Period Distribution & Time Table
4. Annual Syllabus Bifurcation
5. Examination - Schedule and other related points &
materials
6. Co-scholastics - Activity List
7. Teacher Training & Development
8. Holiday Home Work
9. Teacher Diary & Lesson Plan
10. Annual Budget
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exhaustive
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Annual Planning
26. CREATE A CURRICULUM
BIFURCATION
Purpose: The idea is to develop understanding of School
Curriculum and plan its transaction through out the session
how assessment plan is integral to it (30min activity + 30 min
presentation + 30 min closure) Create Remedial Curriculum
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exhaustive
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27. SETTING UP SCHOOL
GROUP1: English
GROUP2: Mathematics
GROUP3: Punjabi/Hindi/Bangla/Tamil
GROUP4: Environmental Studies
GROUP5: Science
GROUP6: Social Science
GROUP7: Library, Games & Art & Craft
GROUP8: Computer Science
GROUP9: Co – Scholastics Activities
GROUP10: Life Skills; Attitude & Values
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Rules
One class: Each group
Include all content
Timelines
Periods
Mark Allocation
Exam Schedule
Project Dates etc.
32. Assessment
Purpose
• Good tool for getting structured
feed back on learning levels
• Checks learning progress
• Ensures success of school learning
goals
• Creates Objectivity
• Generally marks progress
Tools
• Oral Test
• Project
• Activity
• Experiment
• Assignment
• Presentation
• Survey Report
• Pen Paper Test
• Tasks
• ………………………….
• ……………………………
• …………………………….
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Standards
• Have equal representation of content
• Blue Print
• Structured
• Marking Scheme & Answer – key
33. PLANNING FOR TRANSACTION OF
LEARNING
Purpose: Planning School time table, working with constraints(30min
activity + 30 min presentation + 30 min closure)
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34. PLAN INSTRUCTIONAL TRANSACTION
30+40+30 MIN.
Work out the Period
Distribution
Create School Time Table
Teacher Workload
School: Classes PP to VIII
Section: One in each class
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The handicap in your school is:
GROUP1: No Science Teacher
GROUP2: No English Teacher
GROUP3: Five Classrooms only
GROUP4: No School Head
GROUP5: No Preprimary Teacher
GROUP6: No handicap
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exhaustive
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Weekly Period Distribution for Classes III to VIII
Class ENG Math RL
*EVS/
Sc.
S. Sc. TL Comp ART LIB GAMES
CCA
(HA/BS)
Total
VIII 7 7 6 7 7 6 3 1 1 1 2 48
VII 7 7 6 7 7 6 3 1 1 1 2 48
VI 7 7 6 7 7 6 3 1 1 1 2 48
V 9 9 6 6 0 6 4 2 2 2 2 48
IV 9 9 6 6 0 6 4 2 2 2 2 48
III 9 9 6 6 0 6 4 2 2 2 2 48
Total 39 39 36 39 21 36 21 9 9 9 12 288
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Class 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
VIII ENG MATH SC SSC
VI MATH ENG SC SSC
V ENG MATH EVS
IV MATH ENG
III ENG MATH
II
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TIME TABLE 2016-17
39. PLAN INSTRUCTIONAL TRANSACTION
30+40+30 MIN.
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GROUP1,2,3: Things that disrupts the functioning of a school
GROUP4,5,6: Things that we can do to ensure smooth
functioning of school
41. A FEW THINGS THAT CAUSES DISRUPTION
1. Attitudinal problem in any staff
2. Inadequate Leadership
3. Unskilled Teachers
4. Inadequate plans
5. Lack of monitoring
6. Lack of mentoring
7. Indiscipline
8. Lack of passion
9. ……………………………………………………………..
10. ………………………………………………………………
11. ……………………………………………………………..
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43. A FEW THINGS THAT WE CAN DO
1. Infrastructure
2. Schedule the school curriculum
3. Assign responsibilities
4. Plan teacher: student engagement
5. Have monitoring tools ready
6. Have mentoring tools ready
7. Know that there will always be new developments
8. ……………………………………………………………..
9. ………………………………………………………………
10. ……………………………………………………………..
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45. INDICATORS OF EXCELLENCE
1. School Head
2. School Ambience
3. Students Satisfaction
4. Academics – Learning Levels
5. Visibility of the school
6. Teaching Staff
7. School Activities
8. Results
9. Infrastructure
10.School Amenities
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46. Ideate on Academic Goals
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47. SET ACADEMIC GOALS
• Set Goals (both long term & short term)
Improve writing performance
Improve student performance with mathematics skills,
concepts, and problem solving
Students will develop the skills and attributes associated
with higher order thinking as well as perseverance and
independence as learners.
Improve reading performance
Teachers will be prepared with the knowledge and
resources necessary to implement a science curriculum
aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards.
Standards from the Common Core of State Standards.
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49. Recap - Managing School Efficiently
• Procure and ready all material requirements
• Plan Session in Advance: Set Goals (both long term
& short term) - Set Timelines
• Schedule the school curriculum
• Assign responsibilities
• Plan teacher: student engagement
• Have monitoring tools ready
• Have mentoring tools ready
• Know that there is will always be new developments
• Set Goals (both long term & short term)
• Set Timelines
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