Teaching Mixed-Level Classes Seminar Module

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Instructor: Michael McManus and Natalie McManus

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Length: 2-3 hours

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Instructor Program

Teaching Mixed-Level Classes Seminar Module Instructor Michael McManus and Natalie McManus After teaching single level classes for years, Michael and Natalie shifted to offering mixed-level classes and never looked back. Learn about their journey and how they make it all work in this module.

For many years, Michael and Natalie McManus, CNWIs, taught nose work classes in the standard categories by experience level. Over 5 years ago, they switched to mixed-level classes and have seen many benefits, for beginners, advanced students, and themselves.

They will discuss pros and cons, discuss levels vs topics, show examples from classes, and get into the details of when and how to customize exercises for different teams.

NOTE: This module is an additional resource to the Teaching Scent Work Seminar by Dianna L. Santos and Lori Timberlake.

CEUs

This seminar module has been approved for 2 NACSW CEUs.

Should You Take This Seminar

Have you taken or are currently going through the Teaching Scent Work Seminar?

This module provides a deeper dive into specifically offering mixed-level Scent Work classes.

Are you a newer Scent Work instructor?

Figure out whether offering mixed-level classes is the way to go for your program!

Are you an experienced Scent Work instructor?

Have you always thought of offering mixed-level classes but was unsure how to go about it? Get the answers to your questions with this presentation!

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I enjoyed hearing the pro's and con's to mixed levels vs level classes. That really helps explain to our students why the levels are all mixed. Just like trials the newbies are sometimes so much happier and I think that is good for the higher levels not to forget the joy of playing with your dog. I really liked that how we teach is in sink with what they do.

Terri G. Teaching Mixed-Level Classes Seminar Module

Scent Work Instructor

Michael McManus

A much sought-after speaker, trial official and instructor, people look to Michael due to his extensive expertise and excellent approach that enable dog and handler teams to better achieve their Scent Work training goals.

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