The New Mexico Coalition for Literacy and Future Destinations Publishing Proudly Presents!
Award winning author of Leaving the House of Tears
Marten Griego
A dynamic, inspirational and motivational speaker: Marten speaks from experience and speaks from the heart. He was a ReadWest Adult Literacy student for Nine years. He is an advocate for literacy.
Presenting: The Gordon Suits Student Workshop!
Contact: Marten Griego
For workshops in New Mexico contact: Heather Heunermund at the New Mexico Coalition for Literacy
E-mail: info@nmcl.org
Title: The Gordon Suits Student Workshop
Abstract: Students travel with Marten Griego as he shows how words can be powerful motivators. Students are prepared to get the most out of their literacy sessions. Additionally, Marten talks about his new book, Leaving the House of Tears, and the rewards of literacy. This workshop is designed for students, however, tutors will also benefit.
Workshop Description: Ninety-minute workshop
1. Learn motivation secrets. The workshop teaches motivation by showing how single words can be powerful motivators.
• Secrets: The curious mind needs to know.
• Motivation: Giving you a reason to act.
• Desire: The means to success.
• Transform negative thoughts into positive motivational ideas.
2. Learn how to get the most out of your literacy session.
• What are your goals?
• Listening skills.
• Don’t take anything personally.
• Take 100% responsibility.
3.Rewards from literacy. Discussion of the rewards literacy brings to individuals: knowledge, wisdom, accolades, position in society, etc.
• Understanding others and ourselves.
• Gratitude
• Congratulations!
Copies of “The Gordon Suits Workshop” will be given to students to take home for practice in writing, reading, and comprehension skills.
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Adult Literacy Student becomes a published Author
Marten Griego
Title: Adult Literacy Student Becomes A Published Author.
Abstract: Attendees travel with Marten as he gives a detailed account of Gordon Suits’ creative teaching methods. Gordon’s philosophical questions, motivational secrets, steadfast encouragement and praise are discussed and analyzed. Additionally, Marten talks about his new book, Leaving the House of Tears, and the rewards of literacy.
Workshop Description: Ninety-minute workshop
1. Learn new teaching method. The workshop explores the journey of an adult basic literacy tutor and his functionally illiterate student, demonstrating how asking questions is valuable to the learning process. Examples of appropriate questions include:
• Do you know the difference between knowledge and wisdom?
• What motivated you to be here today?
• What is a mentor?
• Do you know how to listen?
The workshop reveals how answers to these questions provide the direction for the journey the tutor and student take together. Teaching methods discussed: teaching reading through writing, observing the road signs of grammar (punctuation marks), word of the day, paragraph of the week, reading out loud, reading silently.
Attendees are given a few words and asked to write a paragraph.
2. Philosophical questions motivate you to write. The course explores with attendees how the tutor motivates the student by having the student write about topics, such as:
• What do you want out of life?
• What holds you back?
• Personal stories (family or private).
Attendees are asked why the tutor used these philosophical questions.
3. Learn steadfast encouragement and praise. The course explores how the tutor encourages the student by use of ongoing support and praise, and why this method is effective.
4. Rewards from literacy: Discussion of the rewards literacy brings to individuals: knowledge, wisdom, accolades, position in society, etc.
Target Audience(s) Administrators, Board Members, General Audience, Instructional Staff, Program Coordinators, Program Directors, Students, Trainers, Volunteer Tutors.
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