upcoming isw dates (virtual): april 28, 29, 30, 2025. limited space.

Globally recognized as a leading model for peer-based professional development, the Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) is designed to elevate your instructional capabilities. This intensive program utilizes practical, hands-on exercises focused on effective, learner-centered strategies to enhance your facilitation expertise.  Participants will also enhance their communication abilities, learn strategies to increase engagement, and improve their interaction techniques.  To support and sustain your professional growth, a meticulously curated handbook filled with essential resources is provided. 

The ISW is ideal for professionals across various sectors, including:

• Educators and trainers seeking to enhance their instructional skills.
• Business professionals looking to improve their public speaking and presentation abilities.
• Customer service and sales personnel aiming to boost engagement and interaction techniques.
• Leaders and managers focused on developing team collaboration and feedback mechanisms.
• Anyone committed to continuous professional development and excellence in communication.

Duration: 3 days (24 -30 hours).
Format: Online or Face-to-Face.
Certificate: Participants receive a certificate of completion recognized worldwide.
Network: Join a network of colleagues dedicated to self-discovery and continuous improvement in teaching and learning.

Engaging Methods: Fun and engaging approaches to enhance learning and retention.

Collaborative Opportunities: Small and larger group activities to foster teamwork and collaboration.

Communication Skills: Emphasis on skills that improve presentations, customer engagement, sales interactions, and overall business communication.

Feedback Mechanisms: Learn to give, receive, and implement constructive feedback effectively, leading to continuous improvement.

Leadership Development: Strengthen your leadership and facilitation skills, vital for business growth and team management.

Problem-Solving Skills: Develop critical thinking and problem-solving abilities for dynamic business environments.

Confidence Building: Boost your confidence in public speaking and professional presentations.

Networking: Connect with a diverse group of professionals, expanding your business network.

Participants will:

• Design and deliver three 10-minute lessons.
• Develop participatory instructional techniques.
• Practice active listening skills.
• Engage in collaborative teaching and learning.
• Model adult learning principles.
• Give, receive, and act on effective feedback.
• Critically reflect on their own practices.

• Participatory learning
• Diversity of learning
• Adult learning theory and application
• Lesson planning and design
• Effective facilitation techniques
• Classroom management
• Assessment and evaluation
• Public speaking and presentation skills
• Feedback mechanisms
• Building learning communities in classrooms and institutions
• Reflective practice