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Introduction to Teaching Youth Leadership A Presentation for Troop Leaders and Parents

Introduction to Teaching Youth Leadership A Presentation for Troop Leaders and Parents. Bill Nelson Salt River District Grand Canyon Council May 31, 2011. Note to presenter. There are extensive slide notes, make sure to print them out before presentation

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Introduction to Teaching Youth Leadership A Presentation for Troop Leaders and Parents

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  1. Introduction to Teaching Youth LeadershipA Presentation for Troop Leaders and Parents Bill Nelson Salt River District Grand Canyon Council May 31, 2011

  2. Note to presenter There are extensive slide notes, make sure to print them out before presentation This presentation is designed for a 1 hour time span Hide this slide when presenting

  3. Introductions Name Troop number and location (city, area) Chartering organization Current position What do you expect to get out of this course?

  4. What We Will Cover What a boy run troop is An introduction to training Scouts in leadership The pitfalls and solutions of boy run

  5. Scoutmaster Goal You can sit and placidly watch as your Scouts execute their planned troop meeting A competent patrol should be able to accomplish a day hike of any length without adults involved and be able to camp off by themselves (say at a 300 foot distance from another patrol) on troop campouts. You probably won’t get there overnight….

  6. TRAINING YOUTH LEADERS SM’s job to train all junior leaders ASAP after the Scout is elected or appointed - Scoutmaster Handbook, Chapter 7 Training Youth Leaders

  7. The Senior Patrol Leader SPL is guided by the Scoutmaster Patrol Leaders are guided by the SPL SPL leads through the Patrol Leaders, not around them.

  8. The SPL and Scoutmaster Team The senior patrol leader is the troop member with whom the Scoutmaster works most directly. • 9

  9. Train the SPL First SPL is trained first and becomes co-trainer with the Scoutmaster to train the other Scouts - Scoutmaster Handbook, Chapter 7, Training Youth Leaders • 10

  10. Troop Leadership Training (TLT) Can be found in Ch 7 SM Handbook A powerpoint presentation to go along with TLT is available: http://scouting.org/training/adult Teach each new youth leadership “class” right after election

  11. BSA Youth Leadership Training National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) • 6 day course taught by experienced youth to youth • National curriculum – offered by Council • Leadership training • Team Building • Conflict resolution • Communication skills

  12. BSA Youth Leadership Training NAYLE – National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience 1. After NYLT – at Philmont 2. Use leadership skills to solve challenging outdoor scenarios 3. Geocache 4. Mountain Rescue – First Aid 5. Conservation 6. Servant Leadership Training

  13. Green Bar (PLC) Campouts Take the PLC on campouts and other special activities about once a quarter Reward – Review – Rededicate

  14. Ongoing Mentoring Troop Maturity

  15. Leading EDGE

  16. DIRECTING – EXPLAININGTeam Stage: Forming

  17. DIRECTING – EXPLAININGTeam Stage: Forming There may be times that for safety sake, the SM needs to direct even the most boy led of troops.

  18. Example Tools for DirectingTeam Stage: Forming

  19. Coaching – DemonstratingTeam Stage: Storming

  20. Supporting – GuidingTeam Stage: Norming

  21. Empowering – EnablingTeam Stage: Performing

  22. Troop Leadership Strength Changes over time Experienced Scouts Leave New Boys Come

  23. SM Responsibility “Train 'em, trust 'em, and let 'em lead!” - “Green Bar” Bill Hillcourt, Handbook for Scoutmasters, 1936

  24. Patrol and Troop Elections PL and SPL elections usually every 6 months No term limits Enough time to learn and exercise roles Other positions are appointed

  25. Typical Boy Led Troop Meeting Problems and Solutions • Problems • Troop Meetings are boring • Troop Meetings are chaotic • Low attendance at troop meetings

  26. Typical Boy Led Troop Meeting Problems and Solutions • Solutions • Full agenda for every meeting • SPL follows up on any outstanding agenda items • SPL brings the agenda to every meeting and follows it • Pre-meeting meetings with SPL to confirm agenda • Post meeting meetings with SPL and Patrol Leaders to review what happened at the meeting - Scoutmaster Handbook, Ch 5 Troop Meetings

  27. Watch for These Signs of Adult Run

  28. Troop Spirit – We’re the Best! Like Patrol Spirit, troop spirit is the glue that holds the troop together. Name some ways to foster Troop Spirit?

  29. Helping Your Scout How can I help the Scout become the best leader he can be?

  30. How to Make the Patrol Method Work "Train 'em, trust 'em, and let 'em lead!”

  31. Where to Get More Information The Scoutmaster’s Handbook (Ch 7) Senior Patrol Leader’s Handbook Patrol Leader’s Handbook Troop Leader Training (SM Handbook Ch 7) Scoutmaster Specific Training Roundtables University of Scouting A Patrol Method Checklist and other guides can be found in the Patrol Method Section at: www.bsatroop14.com/district

  32. QUESTIONS? This presentation can be found in the Patrol Method section at www.bsatroop14.com/district

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