1. EMCP 2016
Tips and Tricks
Enrichment Mini Course Program

2. Daily schedule o Class Room: ** 9am - Students in class for attendance
10:30 - Snack provided
o 12:30-1:30 - Lunch
• 12:00-1:00 – Lunch
1:30 – Attendance
3:00 - Depart for buses/home
Daily schedule

3. Clothing/shoes for outdoor activities
Bring a water bottle
Writing material (pens/pencils)
Pizza lunch on Friday
Students are to bring $2
Students must keep their personal belongings on them at all times. Carleton is a public institution and thefts unfortunately happen.
Additional information

4. Lots of group activities and ice breakers!
4 – 5 ice breaker activities
Introduction to the course : Let them know what to expect
Get them involved!!
What do they expect from the course?
What do you expect from them!
Make the rules of respect and inclusion clear
Have them develop a list of what respect looks like in the classroom
Day 1 Positive Relationships

5. Topics Have a clear topic for each day
This helps you organize the course
Touch on different student interests
Flexibility
Topics

6. Variety Lecture for no more than 15 minutes
Include videos, music, group work, presentations, crafts, outdoor activities
Variety

7. They are excited to learn!
Really enjoyed topics that they could easily relate to
Apple products advertising
Impact of video games
Make it relevant !

8. Favourite Activities Guest speakers Field trips
End of week conference – students present their cumulative project
Lots of activities to apply and make the material relevant
Favourite Activities

9. Research Ice breaker activity
Small questionnaire
Based on measures we use to study
Also included ‘get to know you’ questions
What’s the #1 most played song on your iPod/phone/computer?
What is one of your favorite quotes?
What’s your favorite indoor/outdoor activity?
Why did you choose this mini-course?
What is your favourite dessert?
What’s your favourite app? (phone or ipod)
Research

10. Feedback Daily What was the topic that you enjoyed the most?
What was the activity that you enjoyed the most?
What was the activity or topic you enjoyed the least?
Is there anything that you think we could improve or expand upon?
Feedback

11. Campus tour They want to know fun facts about the university!
Take them around to see the university, ask what they want to see and learn
Campus tour

12. Challenges Always have back-up activities!
A lot of work ! Be ready to adapt !
Make you topics and material Timely and Relevant !
Shape the course around your groups dynamic and interest ! Every group is different!
Prepare well in advance!
Challenges

13. Questions