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NOVA Counselor Training

NOVA Counselor Training. Learning Objectives. The aims of Scouting The BSA advancement process The Nova counselor ’ s role Know a counselor ’ s duties and responsibilities The requirements to be a registered counselor Methods of counseling and coaching Guide a Scout through the process.

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NOVA Counselor Training

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  1. NOVA CounselorTraining

  2. Learning Objectives • The aims of Scouting • The BSA advancement process • The Nova counselor’s role • Know a counselor’s duties and responsibilities • The requirements to be a registered counselor • Methods of counseling and coaching • Guide a Scout through the process

  3. The Aims of Scouting • Character Development • Citizenship • Mental and Physical Fitness

  4. The Methods of Boy Scouting • Ideals of Scouting (Oath, Law, Mottos, etc.) • Patrol Method • Outdoor Program • Advancement • Association with Adults • Personal Growth • Leadership Development • Uniform

  5. The Methods of Scouting • Ideals of Scouting (Oath, Law, Promise, etc.) • Patrol Method • Outdoor Program • Advancement • Association with Adults • Personal Growth • Leadership Development • Uniform Nova Program

  6. What is Advancement?

  7. What is Advancement?

  8. What is Advancement?

  9. What Are Nova Awards?

  10. Example: 1-2-3 Go! • Familiarization • Exploration • Relevance

  11. Example: 1-2-3 Go! • Familiarization • Exploration • Relevance

  12. Example: 1-2-3 Go! • Familiarization • Exploration • Relevance

  13. Why Does the BSA Use Counselors? Method of Scouting: Association with Quality Adults

  14. What is a Nova Counselor? • Teacher and Coach • Verify requirements for awards are met • Verify safety and youth protection

  15. Counselor’s Role in NOVA Activities • Help develop questions and interest • Help research ideas and answers • Guide participant in project setup and execution • Stimulate discussion • Encourage completion

  16. Becoming a Counselor or Mentor

  17. Counseling Process • Preparation by Scout • First meeting • Subsequent meetings

  18. Characteristics and Needs of Scouts * One-on-one contact with Scout is prohibited by Youth Protection Policies

  19. Characteristics and Needs of Scouts * One-on-one contact with Scout is prohibited by Youth Protection Policies

  20. Characteristics and Needs of Scouts

  21. Characteristics and Needs of Scouts

  22. Tailor Your Teaching Method Mentoring • Share extensive experience • Support explorations • Guide activities • Listen, guide thinking and analysis • Help Scout learn on own Older Boy Scouts, Varsity, Venturers Cub Scouts, Webelos, younger Boy Scouts Coaching • Share knowledge • Lead experiences • Provide advice • Teach Scout Explain Demonstrate Guide Enable Explain Demonstrate Guide Enable

  23. Expectations and Outcomes • Age-Appropriate Learning • Outcomes • Interest • Confidence • Fun

  24. Completion of Award • Inform unit leader • BSA Advancement Report

  25. Risk Mitigation

  26. Risk Mitigation

  27. Risk Mitigation

  28. Risk Mitigation

  29. Risk Mitigation

  30. Review Choose the best answer for these questions about the Nova Counselor.

  31. Review #1 – The Aims of Scouting are: A. Outdoor Skills, Advancement, Adult Association B. Character Development, Citizenship Training, and Personal Fitness

  32. Review #2 – The Methods of Scouting that Nova uses are: A. Advancement, Association with Adults, and Personal Growth B. Patrol Method, Personal Growth, and Leadership Development

  33. Review #3 – True or false: Since all Scouts are the same it is best to have a template for counseling so that every Scout has the same experience. True False

  34. Review #4 – True or False: Counselors must be registered members of the Boy Scouts of America. True False

  35. Review #5 – The steps in the Nova counseling process are: A. Meet with the Scout, Test the Scout, Present the award B. Preparation by Scout, First meeting, Subsequent meetings C. Explain, Demonstrate, Guide, Enable

  36. Review #6 – True or False: One-on-one counseling sessions with Scouts are not allowed by the Boy Scouts of America. True False

  37. Resources • Youth Protection Training: www.MyScouting.org • Trainer’s EDGE: Offered by your local council • Requirements: www.Scouting.org/STEM • Nova Award Guidebooks: www.ScoutStuff.org

  38. Congratulations and Thank you!

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