Running small groups in schools requires a strong set of leadership skills, the most important being the ability to make groups interesting and engaging. Running small groups  is about the art of engagement and control. Hear specific skills, such as drawing out, cutting off and using rounds, that are necessary... more

Running small groups in schools requires a strong set of leadership skills, the most important being the ability to make groups interesting and engaging. Running small groups  is about the art of engagement and control. Hear specific skills, such as drawing out, cutting off and using rounds, that are necessary for school counselors. Additionally, learn  more than 15 creative activities you can use to make group leading effective and fun. Download accompanying handouts.

Learning objectives: 
After viewing this webinar you should be able to:

1. Define at least three essential group leading skills.


2. Identify movement activities you can use in small groups.


3. Brainstorm writing and drawing activities for small groups.


4. Describe effective processing skills for creative activities in small groups.

Speakers: 
Christine Schimmel, Associate Professor, West Virginia University
Ed Jacobs, Associate Professor, West Virginia University

Original air date: Sept. 27, 2018 less