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SayPro Pre-Event Planning: Design the workshop schedule and determine key topics to be covered each month.
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SayPro Pre-Event Planning: Workshop Schedule and Key Topics
Pre-Event Planning is a critical step in ensuring the SayPro Supportive Learning Environment Program runs smoothly and meets its objectives. A well-designed schedule and clear topics for each workshop or training session will provide structure and ensure that the program addresses key areas of need for educators, students, and staff.
Below is an example of a SayPro Pre-Event Planning Schedule, including key topics to be covered each month. The topics aim to support a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment while meeting the unique needs of the participants.
SayPro Pre-Event Planning: Workshop Schedule
Duration: 6-Month Program
Frequency: Monthly Workshops
Target Audience: Educators, Staff, Students (specific sessions may be tailored for each group)
Month 1: Introduction to a Supportive Learning Environment
Key Topics:
- Creating an Inclusive Classroom Culture
- Introduction to inclusivity: Definitions, benefits, and strategies for building a classroom where every student feels valued.
- Establishing clear expectations and norms.
- Cultural responsiveness and sensitivity.
- The Importance of Mental Health Awareness in Education
- Understanding mental health challenges faced by students and staff.
- How mental health impacts learning and teaching.
- Practical steps to reduce stigma and promote mental well-being in the classroom.
- Building Positive Relationships with Students
- Approaches for developing trust, respect, and open communication.
- Strategies for creating safe spaces for students to express themselves.
- Active listening and empathy skills.
Format:
- Duration: 2 hours
- Mode: Hybrid (In-person + Virtual)
- Activity: Icebreaker games and group discussion on inclusivity.
Month 2: Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Strategies for Educators and Students
Key Topics:
- Introduction to Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
- What is SEL? Importance of SEL for academic and personal development.
- The 5 core competencies of SEL: Self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making.
- Incorporating SEL into Daily Teaching Practices
- Practical SEL activities for the classroom.
- Techniques for fostering emotional regulation and resilience in students.
- SEL-based classroom management strategies.
- Supporting Mental Health through SEL
- How SEL helps address anxiety, depression, and other emotional challenges.
- Building coping mechanisms through SEL.
Format:
- Duration: 2 hours
- Mode: In-person (Workshop)
- Activity: Role-playing and SEL activities for students.
Month 3: Trauma-Informed Practices in Education
Key Topics:
- Understanding Trauma and Its Impact on Learning
- Types of trauma (e.g., ACEs, grief, neglect, abuse).
- How trauma affects students’ behavior, attention, and learning.
- Implementing Trauma-Informed Practices in the Classroom
- Strategies for creating a trauma-sensitive environment.
- Building trust and consistency with students who have experienced trauma.
- Creating a predictable and safe classroom routine.
- Self-Care for Educators in Trauma-Informed Environments
- The importance of educator self-care in trauma-informed classrooms.
- Techniques for managing emotional stress and preventing burnout.
Format:
- Duration: 2.5 hours
- Mode: In-person or Virtual (Depending on participants)
- Activity: Breakout groups to develop trauma-informed lesson plans.
Month 4: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in Education
Key Topics:
- Building a Culturally Responsive Classroom
- What does it mean to be culturally responsive? Understanding the diverse backgrounds of students.
- How to adapt curriculum to reflect diverse perspectives and experiences.
- Addressing Bias and Microaggressions in the Classroom
- Understanding implicit bias and its impact on teaching and learning.
- Strategies for addressing microaggressions and creating an equitable learning environment.
- Equity vs. Equality in Education
- Understanding the difference and why equity is essential in the classroom.
- How to provide equitable support for students from marginalized groups.
Format:
- Duration: 2 hours
- Mode: Hybrid (In-person + Virtual)
- Activity: Group exercises on identifying bias and discussing strategies for inclusivity.
Month 5: Mental Health First Aid for Educators and Students
Key Topics:
- Understanding Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)
- What is Mental Health First Aid? The role of educators and staff in supporting mental health.
- Recognizing the signs of mental health distress in students and colleagues.
- Supporting Students in Crisis
- Practical steps for responding to mental health crises (e.g., panic attacks, self-harm).
- How to create a supportive environment for students dealing with mental health challenges.
- Referring Students to Appropriate Support Services
- Identifying when a student may need professional mental health support.
- How to connect students with counseling and community resources.
Format:
- Duration: 3 hours
- Mode: In-person (Interactive training)
- Activity: Mental health first aid role-playing scenarios.
Month 6: Building a Sustainable, Supportive Learning Environment
Key Topics:
- Sustaining Positive Changes in the Classroom
- Strategies for maintaining the supportive learning environment created during the program.
- Setting long-term goals for inclusivity and well-being in the classroom.
- Community and Parent Engagement
- Involving parents and the wider community in creating a supportive learning environment.
- Tools for building positive relationships with parents and caregivers.
- Monitoring and Evaluating Program Impact
- Tools for tracking the effectiveness of changes made through the program.
- How to assess student outcomes related to mental health, behavior, and academic performance.
Format:
- Duration: 2 hours
- Mode: Virtual (Reflection session and planning for next steps)
- Activity: Participants create an action plan for continuing the work in their classrooms.
Additional Considerations for Pre-Event Planning:
- Logistics:
- Ensure technology and materials (e.g., slides, handouts) are prepared in advance.
- Set up a registration process for participants to confirm attendance.
- Provide access to any pre-reading materials or resources ahead of time.
- Guest Speakers/External Partners:
- Confirm guest speakers and external partners well in advance.
- Ensure they are aligned with the topics and goals of each session.
- Provide clear guidelines for their role and expectations in the workshop.
- Post-Event Follow-Up:
- Send participants follow-up materials, resources, and surveys for feedback.
- Track attendance and engagement metrics.
- Schedule any follow-up sessions or additional support as needed.
Conclusion
The SayPro Pre-Event Planning workshop schedule ensures that each session is carefully crafted to support the creation of a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment. The monthly focus on key topics such as SEL, trauma-informed practices, DEI, and mental health first aid empowers educators, staff, and students to improve both academic outcomes and emotional well-being.
- Neftaly Malatjie | CEO | SayPro
- Email: info@saypro.online
- Call: + 27 84 313 7407
- Website: www.saypro.online
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