Training: School class visits
Telephone:
+44 (0) 20 8364 6166
Mobile:
+44 (0) 7950 408347
'The training has helped me to think about how we can make our sessions much, much more relevant to schools.' Museum Staff.
'Jerry was a brilliant trainer. He has a brilliant sense of humour and covered a great deal in a short space of time. My attention never wavered. An excellent course, well run and well put together.' Public Library Staff.
***
Focusing on the planning, practical delivery and evaluation of school class visits to the public library, museum or archive. This area of training can be combined with other areas and can be delivered as a joint public library, museum or archive / school package, with a focus on partnership in action.
To find out about separate training in planning, evaluation and advocacy, click here. To find out about separate training in self-evaluation of the school library, click here.
As with all of Jerry's training, sessions can be tailored to specific local needs. Jerry is also happy to create new courses.
Making them matter: effective school class visits - a practical approach
Areas explored:
- Class visits: what's the point? Thinking about outcomes for young people and for libraries, museums, archives and schools
- Inspiring reading and learning
- Library / museum / archives / school liaison: planning and working in partnership
- Class visits promoting and supporting reader development and information literacy
- Staff skills
- Possible models across the age ranges
- Policy issues
- Monitoring and evaluation
- Links to other areas of provision
-
Action planning
'Jerry
provided an excellent and thought-provoking day which involved staff
from a wide range of levels and experience. His engaging style and
well-planned workshops ensured participation from everyone and there
was a real buzz throughout the day. A really inspirational trainer.'
Richard Young, Children's Services Manager, Cambridgeshire
***
Jerry Hurst provides training courses, workshops and seminars for libraries, schools, museums, galleries, archives, youth services and other agencies. The focus can be work with children, teenagers or adults or the full range of service provision.
Training options are adaptable to the client's specific requirements. The content, level, approach and intended learning outcomes are always designed to reflect the client's brief. Jerry is also happy to create new courses to meet specific needs. This approach ensures that outcomes for participants are closely aligned with local service and staff development priorities.
If you need further information, or would like to discuss your training or consultancy requirements, please e mail jerry@jerryhurst.co.uk or telephone +44(0)20 8364 6166.