Today’s ever changing world presents unique challenges that require new and innovative ways of being, knowing and seeing. Social, environmental and economic environments are challenging leaders and those in services to take an integrated approach to finding sustainable solutions. Training programs, in order to be effective, must engage learners in a way that opens up both theirs hearts and minds. At Kweykway we specialize in developing culturally sensitive curriculum and instruction designed to meet the unique needs of indigenous learners. Using a consultative process we work will work with the client to identify instructional goals and objectives and design an innovative curriculum that ensures an impactful experience that engages the various learning styles.
Denise is in the process of completing a Masters in Education focussing on Contemplative Inquiry and Approaches in Education and she holds a Provincial Instructors Diploma from VCC as well as has in depth training in group process. Denise not only uses sound pedagogical practices in the development and delivery of all programs but is dedicated to creating a safe learning environment in which leaners can develop a reflective practice, engage in constructive discourse, take risks and allow their most vulnerable selves to been seen and heard. All of our programs are designed to be delivered in non-academically traditional and diverse settings, are rooted in experiential and embodied practices and give consideration to social and moral ethics.
For more information about Denise’s educational philosphy and background visit her blog.
Our workshop development and services include…
- Needs assessment to identify program objectives;
- Curriculum design that effectively support learners to integrate learning;
- Utilization of a range of theories and approaches that connects program objectives, delivery of instruction, and the assessment and evaluation of learning;
- Application of a variety of instructional technique to deliver curriculum effectively to diverse groups of adult learners;
- Utilization of creative techniques and frameworks that motivate and engage learners;
- Creation and use of innovative forms of media to support transfer of learning;
- Evaluations of instruction tools that provide critical feedback for the ongoing development of programs;
- Creation of learning activities that are interactive and hands-on for different delivery modes – both online and in the classroom;
- Creation of a safe, encouraging and challenging learning environment that promotes respect and values diversity.
The following principles guide all program development we undertake…
- Vision-directed and Value-based
- Goals and Program Objectives: Keeping Them Simple
- Modeling: Setting the Example
- Being Inclusive: Stakeholder Involvement from the Beginning to the End
- A Holistic Approach Instead of Compartmentalization of Issues
- Context and Diverse Learners
- Use Research to Guide Practice
Cassidy, Wandy:Pitsula, Pat, Education Law Journal: Dec 2005; 15,2; ProQuest pg. 113 Foraging A New Pathway: Learning from Experience and Research to Shape Practice in Public Legal Education Efforts in Canada
Who we work with
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We provide customized professional development training for leaders, social workers, educators, health care professionals, adminstrations, mental health workers, child and youth workers, parents and caregivers. We customize Some of the topics we have provided training on are as follows:
- Leadership Development
- Team Building
- Parenting
- Emotional Intelligence
- Personal and Professional Development
- Developmental Attachmnent Theory
- Interpersonal Relationships and Communcation
- Conflict Resolution
- Navigating Change
- Transformational Learning
- Lateral Violence
- Bullying
- Aggression
- The Art & Science of Transplanting Children
- The Attachment Puzzle
…and much, much more. Contact us to discuss your needs and we’ll design something specific, inspirational and transformative just for your group (778) 772-0368 or denise@kweykway.ca
