Distance Education
Module Descriptions
as of August 2006
A
light-hearted introduction to a threaded discussion manager
Module
Objectives: The learner will be able to log on, use the discussion manager
program, retrieve information from a website, read prompts, read and send
messages.
Module
Outline:
1. Getting Acquainted: Write a few
sentences of personal introduction.
2. Mary Had a…: Answer one question
related to the course “content”.
Doing them well, and for the right reasons
Module Objective: The learner will be able to
explain how activities fit our philosophy; choose and structure activities
accordingly; research sources; learn to prepare thoroughly; write a good lesson
plan; carry out that plan and complete paperwork.
Module Outline:
1.
Getting Acquainted: Write a few sentences of personal introduction and
answer questions related to your experience with and knowledge of activity
leadership
2.
About the “A+”: Brainstorm the differences between C+ and A+ activities
3.
Our way? A different way?: Learn why we do them like we do them
4.
Training/Resources: Practice finding and using sources for information
and organizations that do training
5.
PLAN Ahead: Consider the many factors necessary for a well-planned
activity and become familiar with a checklist to use to guarantee that all
factors are included
6.
Is it good or is it bad?: Evaluate two lesson plans against the new
checklist
7.
Paperwork x 6: Learn the necessary paperwork and practice completing it
8.
Day 1; Day 2; Day 3 …: Write your own lesson plan
9.
Daily Checkup: Evaluate teaching principles so an A+ lesson plan will
truly be an A+ activity
Rooted
and grounded.
Module
Objective: The learner will be able to prepare and lead Bible Exploration,
adapting to camper needs and provided materials, and rooted in scripture.
Module Outline:
1.
Getting Acquainted: Write a few sentences of personal introduction and
answer questions related to your experience with and knowledge of camper follow
up.
2.
Meet the Pine Tree : Explore the symbolism of a pine tree as it relates
to Bible Exploration
3.
About the Seed: Become familiar with the provided materials – their
topic is the seed.
4.
Soil and Water: Learn to prepare yourself spiritually and to water
the seed with prayer.
5.
Roots: Practice digging deeply in Scripture so that a Bible
Exploration has strong roots.
6.
Tree Trunks: Learn the areas of knowledge the leader must have:
age characteristics, learning styles, etc.
7.
Branches: Develop methods for preparation and discussion: using
questions, how to explain salvation, teaching techniques, etc.
8.
Facing the Elements: Prepare to handle distractions from the outdoors,
camper behavior, off-the-wall questions, etc.
9.
Pine Cones: Learn how to identify growth in camper lives because of
Bible Exploration.
Being
prepared, rain or shine
Module
Objectives: The learner will plan a week’s worth of cabin time, having variety
of ideas, allowing for weather changes, and allowing for camper input and
decision-making.
Module
Outline:
1. Getting Acquainted: Write a few
sentences of personal introduction and answer questions related to your
experience with cabin time or rainy day planning.
2. Why Cabin Time: Brainstorm possible
benefits of cabin time, then study prepared material.
3. What Works, What Doesn’t: Share past
experiences with what has worked and what has not worked for cabin time.
4. What’s Appropriate: Choose 25 items from the list or your
experience appropriate for your choice of age group.
5. Getting Ready #1: Choose five items appropriate for your
favorite age group and list everything necessary to be prepared to lead these.
6. Getting Ready #2: Choose five more options and prepare them
the same way.
7. Allowing Choices: Share feelings and
experiences with allowing campers to choose cabin time activities, then read
and respond to prepared material.
8. Building a Better Resource List: Check
various resources for cabin time ideas, and add to the prepared list, for your
future use.
Research,
preparation and delivery
Module
Objectives: The learner will be able to choose an appropriate topic and method
for a campfire message, know how to research the topic and how to effectively
deliver it.
Module
Outline:
1. Getting Acquainted: Write a few
sentences of personal introduction and answer questions related to your
experience with preparing campfire messages.
2. What Do I Talk About #1: Brainstorm
places you might go to get ideas for what to talk about.
3. Research #1: Read about available
research tools and then research this summer’s theme.
4. Outline and Preparation #1: Choose one of several types of messages, do
an outline and then prepare it.
5. Delivery Dos and Don’ts: Rearrange a list of dos and don’ts into a
format suitable for your staff manual.
6. What Do I Talk About #2: Choose your own topic to prepare a second
message.
7. Research #2: Research this topic.
8. Outline and Preparation #2: Prepare
your second outline and message.
Getting
prepared for a cookout
Module
Objectives: The learner will be able to plan an appropriate menu, fill out a
requisition, order the right amount of food and supplies, and divide the work
among participants.
Module
Outline:
1. Getting Acquainted: Write a few
sentences of personal introduction and answer questions related to your
experience with planning cookouts and using requisitions.
2. Age-Appropriate Food: Evaluate a variety of menu options for
appropriateness to different age groups.
3. Choose a Menu: Plan a cookout menu for your
favorite division and then evaluate it.
4. Ingredients: Practice filling in the
necessary food items on a cookout requisition after reading some suggestions.
5. How Much: Fill in amounts of all
ingredients needed on a cookout requisition, based on given guidelines.
6. Don’t Forget the… Learn how not to
forget anything!
7. The Whole Division! Repeat the whole planning process by planning a cookout with a different menu for a whole division.
8. Share the Work: Evaluate the different
tasks involved in a cookout and practice filling in a chart to divide the work.
Practice cooking it all now!
Module Objectives: The learner will become comfortable with a variety of
cookout recipes by practicing their use at home to prepare the foods.
Module Outline:
1. Getting
Acquainted: Write a few sentences of personal introduction and answer questions
related to your experience with and knowledge of outdoor cooking.
2. No
cooking required: Prepare salads and desserts that are quick for hungry
campers.
3.
Tinfoil side dishes: Practice onion potatoes, corn on
the cob. Maybe more.
4.
Tinfoil main dishes: Choose three from a rather long
list.
5.
Tinfoil desserts: Enjoy baked apples, banana boats,
grilled orange slices.
6.
Pronged stick main dishes: Assemble kabobs, pups in a
blanket, dilly dogs.
7.
Fat stick desserts: Indulge in perfect doughboys and
twisters.
Making
the most of meetings
Module
Objectives: The learner will be able to explain the components of an effective
meeting, relate them to camp staff meetings, committee and board meetings, and
be able to apply it to their own meeting attendance and participation.
Module
Outline:
1. Getting Acquainted: Write a few
sentences of personal introduction and answer questions related to your experience
with leading and participating in meetings.
2. Meeting Participants: Critique your
current participation style and then evaluate it with a brief questionnaire.
3. Taking Minutes: Evaluate some practical
hints, and then share questions with the group.
4. Leading the Meeting: Learn some key
skills for a leader and then evaluate your leadership style with a brief
questionnaire.
5. Creating a Meeting Roadmap: Learn how
to prepare an agenda, and then prepare one.
6. Meeting Tips: Read some wise tips, and
then make a personal plan to use your meeting preparation and participation.
Planning for year-round camper follow up
Module Objectives: The learner will be able to discuss the varying needs of campers for spiritual follow up, learn about and evaluate available methods and materials, research what their camp is currently doing, and brainstorm improvements.
Module Outline:
1.
Getting Acquainted: Write a few sentences of personal
introduction and answer questions related to your experience with and knowledge
of camper follow up.
2.
So Many Needs: Brainstorm the variety of camper needs
for follow up.
3.
Follow Up "Fits" Our Philosophy:
Investigate how follow up fits scripture and the Cherith philosophy.
4.
So Many Methods: List methods suitable for each of
the identified categories.
5.
Dangers: Discuss COPA regulations, dangers to campers
and hazards as seen by parents.
6.
Dollars: Find out what your camp spends on follow up.
Weigh the costs of various options.
7.
Motivation: Brainstorm ways to make campers want to
be involved in follow-up.
8.
Designing a Follow Up Plan: Design an ideal plan,
with details of execution.
An unusual introduction to Cherith philosophy
Module
Objectives: The learner will be able to explain how to develop a philosophy,
list the four Cherith goals, and apply these to Cherith programming.
Module
Outline:
1. Getting Acquainted: Write a few
sentences of personal introduction and answer questions related to your current
knowledge of Camp Cherith philosophy.
2. Business Plan: Write what type of restaurant you would like
to own. Describe details. Write one
sentence about what you want your restaurant to accomplish.
3. Restaurant Design: Analyze the above
design using a prepared list of criteria in order to understand the reasons for
your choices above.
4. Vocabulary Lesson: Review prepared
materials that explain in words and visual form, the interrelation between the
words philosophy, values, mission statement, goals and objectives. Exhibit understanding of these words by relating
it back to the introductory design project.
5. Values/Mission Statements: List what it
is about Cherith camping that you think is most important. Relate these to the
official Cherith values and mission statement.
6. Goals/Objectives: List ways to carry
out the four Cherith goals
7. IOUs and Wheels: Review an on-line
document that shows an easy-to- remember acronym covering the four goals of
Camp Cherith. Critique a list of
elements and choose those appropriate for Cherith camping.
8. My Camp’s Mission Statement: Look at
your own camps’ mission statement and see how it measures up.
Demystifying
financial statements
Module Objectives: The learner will be able to define the terminology used in camp financial statements, be able to explain the various types of financial statements, be able to answer questions from and interpret data on camp financial statements.
Module
Outline:
1. Getting Acquainted: Write a few
sentences of personal introduction and answer questions related to your
experience with financial statements.
2. Lemons and Loans: Sort a list into
assets and liabilities and write a paragraph to show understanding.
3. How Much For That Lemonade Stand?:
Determine the net worth of our lemonade stand, and investigate your own camp’s
financial statements.
4. Nickels and Necessities: Understanding
income and expenses.
5. A Balancing Act: Building a balanced
budget for your “lemonade stand”.
6. For a Rainy Day: The importance of cash
reserves in a business.
7. A Penny Saved: The principles of
compound interest, and why saving makes sense.
8. Egyptian Hieroglyphics: Understanding
financial statements. How to decipher
statements from your own camp and other businesses.
Learning by Looking
Module Objectives: The learner will investigate
differences in a small sampling of leaves, birds, insects, reptiles and clouds
in order to be able to lead a camper group in enjoying nature.
Terminology and names will be included, but are not the goal.
Module Outline:
1.
Getting Acquainted: Write a few sentences of personal introduction and
answer questions related to your nature background and interests.
2.
Leaves: Examine photos of five leaves, discuss their differences and
read comments from our expert.
3.
Reptiles: Examine photos of eight reptiles, discuss their differences
and read comments from our expert.
4.
Insects: Examine sketches of insects, discuss their differences,
particularly their wings, and read comments from our expert.
5.
Birds: Examine photos of birds, discuss their differences, and read
comments from our expert. (not available for the pilot)
6.
Clouds: Examine photos of types of clouds, discuss their differences,
and read comments from our expert. (not available for the pilot)
7.
Practice: Go on a nature investigation with one friend or more and
report back to the group.
How to
plan camp programming that fits the camper.
Module
Objective: The learner will use their newly acquired knowledge about how
children and youth develop to make appropriate changes in the camp program to
make the camp experience more developmentally appropriate for all campers.
Module Outline:
1. Getting Acquainted: Write a few sentences of personal introduction and answer questions related to your experience with working with different ages and characteristics of campers.
2. Sweeping Floors:
3. All Aspects of Life:
4. Physically Appropriate: (More details to come)
5. Physical Specifics:
6. Cognitively Appropriate:
7. Cognitive Specifics:
A
study of the uses of music in Cherith camping
Module
Objectives: The learner will be able to explain the various uses of music in a
Cherith camp, know when to use a songfest, when not to use one, and how to plan
one using appropriate songs properly arranged, using a theme and transitional
statements.
Module Outline:
1.
Getting
Acquainted: Write a few sentences of personal introduction and answer questions
related to your experience with music at camp.
2.
Why We Sing:
List times during the usual camp day when music could be used, and then review
and comment on a list of suggested uses for music at camp.
3. What is a Songfest? Specifically relate
the previous list of uses of music to a songfest.
4. Song Categories: Review a chart and
explanation about types of songs. List songs known in each category, then
evaluate each song by the chart’s standards.
5. Themes: Choose a theme and prepare a
songfest.
6. Transitions: Prepare transitional
comments for your songfest.
7. How-to and How-not-to: Read and comment
on specific suggestions about leading a songfest.
8. Practice Makes Perfect: Review by
preparing a second songfest.
An approach to discipline
Module
Objectives: The learner will be able to explain the “Softly, and For Their
Good” concept of discipline, relate it to the Bible and Cherith philosophy, and
be able to apply it to various written scenarios.
Module
Outline:
1. Getting Acquainted: Write a few
sentences of personal introduction and answer questions related to your
experience with and knowledge of discipline.
2. “Softly…” Explained: Review a
description of this approach and respond to questions.
3. Scenarios A: Analyze one scenario and
write a response based on the “Softly…” method.
4. Scriptural Basis: Search the Bible for
verses and stories that support “Softly…”
5. Cherith Philosophy: Review on-line
documents and discuss how “Softly…” is supported in Cherith philosophy.
6. Readings: Review three documents on
discipline, behavior management and building self-esteem, and identify comments
that support “Softly…”
7. Scenarios B: Apply the “Softly…” method
to prepared scenarios.
The
“bare bones” of salvation
Module
Objectives: The learner will list the essential elements of salvation; memorize
a few key scriptures, and write, in their own words, steps for leading a child
to Christ. This personal outline will be put into permanent form for ready use.
Module
Outline:
1. Getting Acquainted: Write a few
sentences of personal introduction and answer questions related to your
experience with and knowledge about leading a child to Christ.
2. Always Incorrect:
Identify the “always incorrect” items in a scrambled list of essential, very
important, and always incorrect statements.
3. Essential/Very Important
Elements: List the phrases you identify for both of these categories and
explain why.
4. Salvation Verses: Memorize five verses
from a prepared list that best suit the list prepared above. Re-write them in words suitable for
Pathfinders.
5. The Wrong Sort of Words: Read material
on various sorts of wrong words. Look at a prepared list of unclear words and
explain the limitations of each.
6. Definition of Biblical Terms: Review a
prepared list of biblical words that are hard for campers to understand.
Explain these in words suitable for your favorite age group.
7. My Own Words: Write briefly, word for
word, how to explain salvation to one age of camper.
8. Assurance: Review a prepared list of assurance verses. Choose two and explain to the group why they
were chosen.
9. Sinner’s Prayers (optional): Review a list of sinner’s prayers collected from various Christian organizations. Evaluate these and then write one of your own.
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