Apr 24 2008

Watson - Focus, Observe, Learn

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Watson -  Focus, Observe, Learn

what is it?

Simplistically speaking, “Watson” is a workshop on focusing your mind and reasoning.  The real answer is much longer.  Watson is…

1.…a program designed to enhance the observation, focusing, and reasoning skills of each participant to be able to create, learn, reason, and deduce.

2.…a fun and creative way for children and adults to learn by achieving the skills needed to pay attention, focus, and learn without any agenda or mandated curriculum. 

3.…a way for participants to be a part of a group, to learn the skills that are needed to go along with that type of social climate, and to build esteem in your child as we observe, slow down, reason, and solve both individually, and as a team.

In summary, Watson is a group workshop that over time teaches participants the skills they need to learn in school, work, and the world and to become socially adept, and succeed in the future.

watson goal and mission

To teach the skills and techniques needed to empower our students to learn to observe our surroundings, focus our attention, and overcome the obstacles of each individual and the community while building esteem and growing as individuals. 

 

What do you do during a session?

The answer to this is not that simple.  Each day and group is different based on talents, skill level, desire, and need.

 

Essentially we do exercises that are fun, creative, and use multi-media to hold the attention of all participants.  But here are some examples:

Solving Crimes
(think Sherlock Holmes, Monk and Psych)
Decision / Outcome games
Games requiring following instructions
Looking for errors in movies and TV shows
Visualization techniques
Scavenger hunts based on clues
Role playing games
Micro-Observation of items
Finding lost items in pictures
Recalling memory
Taking notes to solve problems
Debates
Science experiments
Community service projects
Much Much More…

Skills they will learn

Problem Solving Skills and Creative Thinking
Observation and Listening Techniques
Focus and Attention Skills
Builds Self Esteem and Social Interaction
Decision Making and Deductive Reasoning
Note taking and Organization

Email: info@dreamworkers.org for more information about Watson courses in your area.

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