The workshop will give students the chance to explore and practise techniques to build confidence and to speak in public in a supportive environment. Students will also learn about further educational and development opportunities and explore their own personal goals.
Additional information about this course
For Unison members only – Unison in Leeds will be recruiting to this course.
Course aim
This workshop aims to build student’s confidence and self-esteem and make them aware of further education and development opportunities.
Do I need any particular skills or experience?
- No skills or experience needed
- This course is open to Unison members only
By the end of the course I should be able to:
- Demonstrate an improvement in self-esteem
- Address own confidence and assertiveness issues through ideas and tips
- Demonstrate techniques to speak with confidence
- Discuss a range of education and development opportunities
- Plan own next steps
How will I be taught?
- The WEA tutor will use a range of different teaching and learning methods and encourage you and the group to be actively involved in your learning
What kind of feedback can I expect?
- A range of informal activities will be used by the tutor to see what you are learning which may include quizzes, question and answer, small projects and discussion
What else do I need to know?
- All materials will be provided
Pre-course work, reading and information sources
- No pre reading or pre course work is required
What can I do next?
- Progress to another WEA course
- This course could lead to a range of job opportunities. Follow link to National Careers Service for more details https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/
- Become involved as a volunteer for a WEA partner or another organisation
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