Debra Leopold
First Class Inc.
Kensington, MD
Debra G. Leopold is the President of FIRST CLASS, Inc.. , a 25-year old independent, non-profit lifelong learning center... More About Me »
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The Dilemma: How to Handle a Difficult Adult Learner
Posted by Debra Leopold on July 30, 2009
When it is no longer an option to send a student out of a class, how does a seminar leader handle a student whose behavior can impact on a seminar in a negative way?
In the past few weeks, I've watched two different instructors handle challenging students. In the first instance, a female student (who will remain anonymous) kept interrupting the teacher with unrelated and somewhat racist comments. The teacher handled it like a pro...found something in her statement to comment on...
Travel Sketching Seminar
Posted by Debra Leopold on July 09, 2009
It's always interesting to me to watch how teachers handle adult learners in art workshops. Most adults come in with a...
10 Tips for Smart Seminar Shopping
Posted by Debra Leopold on March 20, 2009
Urban cities are teeming with continuing adult education options, with prices ranging from $5 to $500. How can you be sure that you will receive your money's worth? Here are 10 easy steps to follow before you register to ensure that your learning experience is a worthwhile investment of time and money:
1. Be sure to ask about the school's credit and refund policy. If possible, get this information in writing.
2. Find out as much as you can about the presenter. A reputable school will be proud to give out this information.
3. Ask to see testimonials. Good schools will keep letters from satisfied students on file. 4. Is the seminar merely a ploy to get you to buy a book? a tape? or a more expensive...
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- Posted by Gracie on March 20, 2009
Thank you for this Debra! I think this is one of the most helpful articles I've read, especially because I've been attending seminars for years. I look forward to reading more helpful tips from you.
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It really is a Time of Change! New Career; New Attitude
Posted by Debra Leopold on March 19, 2009
Recently, I've noticed a new attitude in the career seminars that we've been holding at First Class Inc. in the past few weeks. Normally, there is an air of frustration and discontent around being laid off and/or downsized...but this time,...
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