Scout Leadership Course How to Guide
All courses require resources. These include land (an area to run the event in), people (to plan, manage, deliver, set up, clear up, cater, etc.), time (to plan and to run) and usually physical things (equipment, food, vehicles, etc.).
Program Delivery Methods
Extensive research took place with youth members and adults in Scouting to determine the best way to deliver this course. Not surprisingly, variety was the spice of life. However, before the over-excited rush off to deliver everything from the edge of a cliff, or underwater - that means true variety. Yes, our research showed that the participants expect and demand not only some play, some fun, some physical activity, but also some quiet and relective times, some writing, drawing and thinking - and of course, lots of interacting with each other.
Different methods used in this course
Throughout the course, you will see that the activities are geared towards different delivery methods. However, we don't dictate which method you should use for each session. On the contrary, we present a mixture of different methods, allowing the course leader to pick and choose activities to suit the needs, environment, mood and time table of the course. The only big ask is that you deliver on variety - that means a mix of chalk and talk, physical activity, discussion and fun.
Summary of research
Here is the summary of research that was conducted in 2008:
- Physical Activity - 29% of content
- Chalk and Talk - 18% of content
- Mental (thinking/puzzles) activity - 13% of content
- Role Play - 13% of content
- Free time/Free style (structured or otherwise) - 11% of content
- Creativity (making things/drawing/acting) - 9% of content
- Adult presenter/lecture - 7% of content
