Appreciative Inquiry and Teaching English

Read This Poem (Individually – 1 min.) First read for: Positive or Negative? ------ 2. Now make notes where you see: Images (pictures) Colors (red, blue, green, etc.) Feelings (emotional and physical)

Dividing the Poem Identify the four parts of the poem. Draw lines to separate the four parts. Copies of the poem can be found at: http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/stream-of-life/

Poetry in Motion

Poetry in Motion (Teamwork – 5 min.) Each team will work with one part of the poem. Discuss the overall meaning of your part of the poem. What images do you see? What colors do you see? What emotions and textures do you feel? Create actions for the words/meaning in your part. You may also draw 2 pictures for your part. Your group will provide the actions and visuals to your part of the poem.

From Poetry to Video Connect the visuals and actions of the poem to the following video. (This is a true story.)

Video Discussion (Teamwork – 3 min.) 1. Discuss with team: How did the poem connect to the video? What other words can you brainstorm? (think of as many as possible) Identify 5 positive words to share. 2. Share 2 of your words . Elicit from groups 2 words

Where the Hell is Matt? Stats Started with 2 people 14 months 42 countries 41, 377, 809 hits on youtube Now sponsored by Stride gum Visa with the slogan Travel Happy

The Questions He Asked How can I make this more interesting for my family and friends? How can I make this more interesting for other people? How can I help these communities to where I’m traveling?

Which leads us to….

Defining the Terms (Pairwork – 1 min.) In your own words, define: Appreciate Inquiry

Compare Your Definitions (Pairwork – 1 min.) Ap-pre’ci-ate, v., 1. valuing; the act of recognizing the best in people or the world around us; affirming past and present strengths, successes, and potentials; to perceive those things that give life (health, vitality, excellence) to living systems 2. to increase in value, e.g. the economy has appreciated in value. Synonyms: VALUING, PRIZING, ESTEEMING, and HONORING.

Compare Your Definitions (Pairwork – 1 min.) In-quire’ (kwir), v., 1. the act of exploration and discovery. 2. To ask questions; to be open to seeing new potentials and possibilities. Synonyms: DISCOVERY, SEARCH, and SYSTEMATIC EXPLORATION, STUDY.

Assumptions of Appreciative Inquiry Something works in every society, organization, or group Our focus becomes our reality Asking questions influences the group in some way What we want already exists in ourselves, our groups, our communities

Steps to Appreciative Inquiry Discover – what works well Dream – what might be Design – what should be Destiny/Deliver - what will be Actions for these four terms

Steps to Appreciative Inquiry (Pairwork – 2 min.) Discover – what works well Dream – what might be Design – what should be Destiny/Deliver - what will be -------- Actions for these four terms How does this match Matt’s path?

Connecting to Our Workshops

The Language from Our Workshops (Pairwork – 1 min.) What do you notice? What did the trainer do that was effective? What do you need from your students in order to have a great English class? One thing I appreciate about my network is… Choose a routine you will add to your classes. With your team, create three more rules.

Recalling the Steps Discover – what works well Dream – what might be Design – the processes, steps we need to achieve the vision Destiny/Deliver - implement the vision

Applying Appreciative Inquiry (Individually Make Notes – 3 min.) Choose 1 area of your life: Teacher Coordinator Personal life Mother/Father Brother/Sister Friend, etc Complete the first two sections of this handout.

Great Job!!!!  

Symbolic Reflection (Write Individually- 2 min.) Please add the shape, design, word or image that best represents this workshop for you. 1. (Check that all Ps have a pen/pencil and Take-it-Home page ready.)