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COURSE OVERVIEW

Learn about the progression of BSA training opportunities and the importance of Wood Badge in the framework. Get an overview of practical and application phases, and understand the role of the Boy Scout troop in training and team-building. Discard misconceptions and anxiety about the course.

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COURSE OVERVIEW

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  1. COURSE OVERVIEW Jerry Ceres Scoutmaster N5-347-14

  2. Learning Objectives As a result of this session you will be able to: • Understand the progression of BSA training opportunities and the place Wood Badge holds in that framework. • Get an overview of the practical and application phases of Wood Badge. • Understand why the Boy Scout troop is utilized during Wood Badge as the model for training and team-building. • Discard any misconceptions or anxiety regarding the course purpose, content, and methods of presentation. N5-347-14

  3. Let’s PlayaGame N5-347-14

  4. What do you associate with: Wood Badge Leadership! N5-347-14

  5. BSA Training Opportunities • Youth Protection Training • Fast Start • This Is Scouting • Leader-Specific Training • Appropriate Outdoor Skills Training • Wood Badge • Philmont Leadership Challenge • Lifelong Learning N5-347-14

  6. BSA Training Curriculum BALOO (Cub Scout Family Camping) Tiger Den Leader (T) Cub Den Leader (T) Webelos Den Leader (T) Cubmaster/Asst. (T) CORE TRAINING Pack Committee (T) Webelos Leader Outdoor Training Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (T) Fast Start (T) This is Scouting (T) Youth Protection Training (T) (T) = Required for Trained Strip LEADER-SPECIFIC TRAINING L i f e l o n g L e a r n i n g ADVANCED TRAINING Philmont Leadership Challenge Wood Badge Scoutmaster/Asst.(T) • SUPPLEMENTAL TRAINING • Adult Basic Backpacking • Cub Scout Leader Pow Wow • Charter Organization Rep. Training • Safety Training • The Trainer’s EDGE • University of Scouting Troop Committee (T) Venturing Leader (T) Commissioner Basic (T) Key Leader Workshop (T) N5-347-14

  7. What can you expect fromthis Wood Badge Course? • Acquire a global view of Scouting as a family of interrelated values-based programs providing age-appropriate activities for youth. • Become familiar with contemporary team leadership concepts. • Experience the stages of team development and practice leadership approaches appropriate for those stages. • Have FUN in the company of interesting, like-minded individuals. • Develop a renewed commitment to provide Scouting with the best possible leadership. N5-347-14

  8. Wood Badge for the 21st CenturyCentral Themes • Living the Values • Bringing the Vision to Life • Models for Success • Tools of the Trade • Leading to Make a Difference N5-347-14

  9. LIVING THE VALUES Values, Mission and Vision N5-347-14

  10. BRINGING THE VISION TO LIFE Listening to Learn  Communication Leveraging Diversity Through Inclusiveness Generations in Scouting Coaching and Mentoring Values, Mission and Vision N5-347-14

  11. MODELS FOR SUCCESS Listening to Learn  Communication Leveraging Diversity Through Inclusiveness Generations in Scouting Coaching and Mentoring Stages of Team Development The Leading EDGE / The Teaching EDGE Values,Mission and Vision N5-347-14

  12. TOOLS OF THE TRADE Listening to Learn  Communication Leveraging Diversity Through Inclusiveness Generations in Scouting Coaching and Mentoring Project Planning Leading Change  Problem Solving & Decision Making Managing Conflict Self Assessment Stages of Team Development The Leading EDGE / The Teaching EDGE Values, Mission and Vision N5-347-14

  13. LEADING TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE Listening to Learn  Communication Leveraging Diversity Through Inclusiveness Generations in Scouting Coaching and Mentoring Servant Leadership Leaving a Legacy Project Planning Leading Change  Problem Solving & Decision Making Managing Conflict Self Assessment Stages of Team Development The Leading EDGE / The Teaching EDGE Values, Mission and Vision N5-347-14

  14. WB for the 21st Century Central Themes Listening to Learn  Communication Leveraging Diversity Through Inclusiveness Generations in Scouting Coaching and Mentoring Servant Leadership Leaving a Legacy Project Planning Leading Change  Problem Solving & Decision Making Managing Conflict Self Assessment Stages of Team Development The Leading EDGE / The Teaching EDGE Values, Mission and Vision N5-347-14

  15. Why a Troop Setting? • Framework to practice leadership • Translates to any Scouting program • Days One through Three = Three weeks of troop meetings in a month • Days Four through Six = Outdoor experience N5-347-14

  16. The Gilwell Gazette • Provides full access to information • Captures important developments • Includes articles by Patrol Scribes • Published daily N5-347-14

  17. Patrol Project • Challenges each patrol to plan and produce an outstanding exhibit • Illustrates a universal aspect of Scouting associated with Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, Venturing, and District/Council Scouting • Presented to the troop on Day Five • Presentation involves all patrol members • Self-explanatory display and oral presentation N5-347-14

  18. The Wood Badge Ticket • A Wood Badge tradition • A commitment to complete goals relating to your Scouting position • An opportunity to practice and demonstrate a working knowledge of the leadership skills presented during Wood Badge • A plan to take home – a chance to strengthen Scouting in your Unit, District, and Council N5-347-14

  19. Summary • BSA training opportunities • Wood Badge course is the pinnacle of leadership training • Five central themes of Wood Badge • The Boy Scout troop format provides a practical framework • The Gilwell Gazette – our course newspaper • Patrol project – a teamwork exercise • Wood Badge Ticket – your commitment to improve your program • An essential requirement for every Wood Badge course is to have FUN! N5-347-14

  20. Review of Learning Objectives Now you should: • Understand the progression of BSA training opportunities and the place Wood Badge holds in that framework. • Have an overview of the practical and application phases of Wood Badge. • Understand why the Boy Scout troop is used during Wood Badge as the model for training and team-building. • Have discarded any misconceptions or anxiety regarding the course purpose, content, and methods of presentation. N5-347-14

  21. Questions and Answers N5-347-14

  22. Thank You! N5-347-14

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