Course Description
This is third in the Secrets of Success series. Licensed professional counselor, Bonnie Gonzalez, unpacks each secret to success in her highly interactive class and shows students and parents how to develop it in their lives. Students and parents are both encouraged to sign-up for these unique classes. (No charge for parents to attend.)
Getting Things Done for Teens: Taking Control of Your Life
Are you distracted by the world around you? Do you find it difficult to put away the social media and focus on what really needs to be accomplished?
Then I have a class for you!
Over the course of 7 weeks, the third installment of Secrets of Success will explore the information written by New York Times bestselling author David Allen, Mike Williams and Mark Wallace on helping teens to Get Things Done and take control of their lives in an incredibly distracting world. We will be exploring the Getting Things Done method used by business executives, artists, scientists, doctors, teachers and clergy members. This course will cover the methods and principles of this approach and give you exercises to practice organizing and capturing your thoughts. We will be taking a look at the distractions and busyness of everyday life, helping you to learn to focus and be READY for whatever happens.
Although not required students can purchase the text: Getting Things Done for Teens: Take Control of Your Life in a Distracting World, by David Allen with Mike Williams and Mark Wallace.
Class will meet for 1.0 hour per week in a live session which will include both a lecture and discussion component. We will also spend some of our time in this live session discussing practical ways to use this method. Written lectures and informational websites will also be used to enhance learning.
Parents, this class is open to you as well. Additionally, one free parent registration is offered with each student registration.
Course Structure
Live class time with include both a lecture component and discussion. Recordings of the lectures will be posted the next day.
Evaluation and Feedback
Students and parents will receive weekly email updates regarding topics covered, assignments, and readings due that week. Work will be graded within a week from the due date of the assignment.
Communication
Parents and students are welcome to contact me via email with any questions about the class. I respond to communication via email within 24 hours.
B.G. (Parent from Secrets of Success: GRIT) –
Thank you for a most excellent and invaluable class. Truly. There are a couple of things I wish every person could be exposed to and learn in school – this is one of them. Everything was organized and presented very well; and, obviously, your ability to communicate the material is exceptional…I thought the whole class was excellent. Anyway, this is just to say how much I, both as a parent and personally, appreciated the class and all you did to make it happen. Thank you.