Unlocking The Truth Behind Student Engagement
PRACTICAL PRESENTATION FOR TEACHERS & SCHOOL STAFF, DESIGNED TO HELP UNDERSTAND & UNLOCK STUDENT POTENTIAL
“The presentation was terrific and I was very impressed with Pete engaging us so positively and professionally.”
— Jules- Educator
These workshops are designed to empower teachers & school staff to understand and unlock student potential by exploring the latest research and practices related to the three key factors—Growth Mindset, Grit, and Well-being. These evidence-informed factors play a pivotal role in helping students become their best selves. Throughout these sessions, we'll not only discuss these factors but also provide practical and actionable strategies to seamlessly integrate them into everyday life, fostering an environment for your child to thrive. These are hands-on, practical, and research-driven workshops that leave you with explicit and practical takeaways.
Workshop 1: The Power of Yet; A focus on ‘Growth Mindset.’
The Power of the Brain - Identifying and speaking truth into self-limiting beliefs.
The Impact of Neuroplasticity - Understand the brain’s ability to learn new things, creating a culture of stretching.
The Battle of two Mindsets - Catching our fixed way of thinking, to re-frame effort and build a Growth Mindset.
What does Practice make? - Looking at the science behind the practice and the relationships between Quality and Quantity.
Delivering Meaningful Feedback - What is the teachers role in all of this, and what can we do to assist in our children's development.
About Your Presenter
Head of UPP Ireland, Peter McAuliffe, is an edutrainer who specializes in working with schools, clubs, corporations, and community groups to cultivate growth mindsets, grit, well-being, positive relationships, leadership, emotional intelligence (EQ), and higher performance. Over the past 8 years, Peter has served on and led a dedicated team that has positively impacted more than 300,000 staff, students, and parents across Australia and now in Ireland. UPP delivers exceptional well-being and leadership workshops, empowering individuals to thrive as they learn, live, and lead.
Before joining UPP, Peter gained hands-on experience delivering workshops in schools and community groups across Australia. Additionally, he contributed to the Student Wellbeing Team at Iona College as a Behaviour Management Coach and Wellbeing Coach. Peter plays a crucial role in building new content and helping the team master the art of facilitating. Married to Niamh, they are kept busy by their three beautiful and energetic little boys.
Other Workshops on the three key factors.
Workshop 2: Getting Gritty; A focus on ‘Grit.’
Understanding Grit - Building resilience & perseverance for long-term goals.
The art of goal setting - Effective Goal setting, going beyond a smart goal.
Owning your zone - Going from comfort zone to growth zone, getting over the fear zone.
Building mental flexibility - Becoming bendy, not breaking under stress.
Practice keeps making what - The role of deliberate practice.
The habit loop - Understanding how habits are created and replaced.
Workshop 3: Flourish with Well-being; A focus on ‘Well-Being.’
The power of social connection - How are connections made and maintained?
Monkey see, Monkey do - How mirror neurons impact behaviour.
What can you do - The role you play as a Coach and Mentor.
What friendship looks like - Find your tribe without losing your child.
Practical ways to well-being - Gratitude, being mindful, self-awareness ect.
The super power of listening - How to be an active listener vs a reactive responder.
“Great presenter. Cool new ideas and good insight into different ways to approach positive behavior.”
- Teacher
“The simplicity of the concept and by using a small shift in ideology you can change from outcome to process base.”
-Catherine-
“The ways the PD engages, both pastoral and curriculum, for a holistic approach is highly effective and engaging.”
— Nicole Graham-