Any ideas folks

Rosette · Post by **Rosette** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 7:08 am

As I have mentioned I am a skills for life tutor...among other subjects...

I am trying to think of ways the department could attract males...... so what I am looking for are ideas of courses that I could develop in the future that may attract male students. Courses can be run at either the college campus or within the local community, such as, schools and community centres...... I was even thinking of running some sort of course at a pub

Thoughts I have had so far..... Job search, how to buy and sell on eBay, I.T and football coaching. The course must have a basic skills element added in or it would not be funded..... so girls if you can ask your male family members and lads if you have any ideas.......I would be very interested in your views/ideas

Thank you

SuzyB · Post by **SuzyB** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 7:18 am

Web page design

Time managment

I'll ask my son when he gets in:-6

chrisb84uk · Post by **chrisb84uk** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 7:18 am

Hmm good question. I think the suggestions you already have are good. I know when I was looking for college courses, that most of the IT based courses were all male and seemed to get good attendance.

Perhaps you could have some sort of fitness class, which looks at how to keep yourself fit, and can have some sort or physical side such as 5-a-side games along with any study work.

chrisb84uk · Post by **chrisb84uk** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 7:19 am

SuzyB;556133 wrote: Web page design

Time managment

I'll ask my son when he gets in:-6

Webpage design is a good one too and those courses seem to be in very short supply!

Rosette · Post by **Rosette** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 7:29 am

chrisb84uk;556134 wrote: Hmm good question. I think the suggestions you already have are good. I know when I was looking for college courses, that most of the IT based courses were all male and seemed to get good attendance.

Perhaps you could have some sort of fitness class, which looks at how to keep yourself fit, and can have some sort or physical side such as 5-a-side games along with any study work.

I like this one..... exercise brain and bodies

Rosette · Post by **Rosette** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 7:31 am

SuzyB;556133 wrote: Web page design

Time managment

I'll ask my son when he gets in:-6

web page design is a really good idea.... would have to bring a specialist in hmmmm i think a trip up to I.T department is in order...

Time management..now this is something I could teach myself, great idea!

chrisb84uk · Post by **chrisb84uk** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 7:32 am

Rosette;556153 wrote: I like this one..... exercise brain and bodies

Oh and of course if you throw in some nicely attractive ladies as teachers, I'm sure you will have a real hit!! :p

Sweet Tooth · Post by **Sweet Tooth** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 7:32 am

The only two I can think of is personal trainer, what guy doesn't mind showing off some muscles, and website/computer related anything!

Rosette · Post by **Rosette** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 7:36 am

chrisb84uk;556159 wrote: Oh and of course if you throw in some nicely attractive ladies as teachers, I'm sure you will have a real hit!! :p

LOL awww what a shame we only have on offer....stressed and bedraggled

Rosette · Post by **Rosette** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 7:36 am

Sweet Tooth;556160 wrote: The only two I can think of is personal trainer, what guy doesn't mind showing off some muscles, and website/computer related anything!

oh and what female teacher wouldn't mind watching

YZGI · Post by **YZGI** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 7:38 am

Have a few strippers and you wont be able to fight off the blokes.

YZGI · Post by **YZGI** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 7:39 am

Wait I meant painting. Nude painting of course.

chrisb84uk · Post by **chrisb84uk** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 7:40 am

:wah: Hahaha now nude art drawing there's a good idea.

Rosette · Post by **Rosette** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 7:40 am

YZGI;556173 wrote: Have a few strippers and you wont be able to fight off the blokes.

and the educational value would be............. ????

SuzyB · Post by **SuzyB** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 7:41 am

Life skills/coaching (MY son loves this class at school)

Rosette · Post by **Rosette** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 7:41 am

chrisb84uk;556176 wrote: :wah: Hahaha now nude art drawing there's a good idea.

you lot are gonna have me shot!...imagine feeding this back to the rest of my team

YZGI · Post by **YZGI** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 7:42 am

Rosette;556177 wrote: and the educational value would be............. ????

Well sex education of course.:rolleyes:

Rosette · Post by **Rosette** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 7:44 am

SuzyB;556179 wrote: Life skills/coaching (MY son loves this class at school)

Sue ...what sort of aspects does he cover??...... Life skills is such a huge concept!

Do you mean shopping, cooking, hygiene or relationships, how to communicate effectively, assertiveness

OzBoy · Post by **OzBoy** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 7:45 am

What about basic handyman/DIY courses, personal finance management, car/bike maintenance, metal/wood work courses

YZGI · Post by **YZGI** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 7:46 am

Rosette;556177 wrote: and the educational value would be............. ????

It could also lead into plumbing 101.

Galbally · Post by **Galbally** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 7:47 am

life skills eh? Well, a lot of fella's would be into cars, so you could do basic car engineering, or you could do video game development, or maybe sports management, you know get them managing their local little fottie teams, and give them some tips. You could also do various design things, lads like certain design things be it furniture design, product design, all that (they won't admit it though), you might want to stay away from weapon design, as that could become controversial. You could also do skills I suppose, things like mountaineering and survival and first aid, cause lads like to feel capable, and maybe thrown in a few technical and sciency things, but you need to give them cool names, that attracts the punters. Any of them sound any good??

SuzyB · Post by **SuzyB** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 7:47 am

Rosette;556185 wrote: Sue ...what sort of aspects does he cover??...... Life skills is such a huge concept!

Do you mean shopping, cooking, hygiene or relationships, how to communicate effectively, assertiveness
Thats what PSHE covers, and all the lads in his class really enjoy it, it really does help them to be able to talk about anything and everyhting:guitarist

SuzyB · Post by **SuzyB** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 7:49 am

Galbally;556195 wrote: life skills eh? Well, a lot of fella's would be into cars, so you could do basic car engineering, or you could do video game development, or maybe sports management, you know get them managing their local little fottie teams, and give them some tips. You could also do various design things, lads like certain design things be it furniture design, product design, all that (they won't admit it though), you might want to stay away from weapon design, as that could become controversial. You could also do skills I suppose, things like mountaineering and survival and first aid, cause lads like to feel capable, and maybe thrown in a few technical and sciency things, but you need to give them cool names, that attracts the punters. Any of them sound any good??

Think thats a brilliant idea:-6

Rosette · Post by **Rosette** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 7:50 am

YZGI;556183 wrote: Well sex education of course.:rolleyes:

hmmmmmm

this reminds me of a session I had with a group of hairdressers the other week.... we were looking at communication skills and I asked them to think of a subject that they would like to discuss...... they decided on the age of consent for sex...should it be higher or lower..... during the discussion an 18 year old blurted out..could a girl get pregnant from having oral sex!!!

blooming hell whats happened to sex education!

Rosette · Post by **Rosette** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 7:55 am

Galbally;556195 wrote: life skills eh? Well, a lot of fella's would be into cars, so you could do basic car engineering, or you could do video game development, or maybe sports management, you know get them managing their local little fottie teams, and give them some tips. You could also do various design things, lads like certain design things be it furniture design, product design, all that (they won't admit it though), you might want to stay away from weapon design, as that could become controversial. You could also do skills I suppose, things like mountaineering and survival and first aid, cause lads like to feel capable, and maybe thrown in a few technical and sciency things, but you need to give them cool names, that attracts the punters. Any of them sound any good??

Yes this sounds great..but as you say i think Ill avoid weapon design

I really like video gaming, product design and sport management...hmmmmm ive just thought maybe how to buy and sell cars

chrisb84uk · Post by **chrisb84uk** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 8:00 am

Well having been a student just a few years ago, I can say that a lot of the suggestions provided would be great Rosette. I think game design and things to do with cars are really good, and something that a lot of guys would be interested in for sure!!

YZGI · Post by **YZGI** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 8:05 am

Ooh ooh. I thought of another one. Bikini waxing. A sure fire winner.

SuzyB · Post by **SuzyB** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 8:21 am

YZGI;556231 wrote: Ooh ooh. I thought of another one. Bikini waxing. A sure fire winner.

When I was training, I had quite a few guys voluntering for Back/sack/crack

Jim wasn't one of them:D

YZGI · Post by **YZGI** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 8:23 am

SuzyB;556241 wrote: When I was training, I had quite a few guys voluntering for Back/sack/crack

Jim wasn't one of them:D
Whew. I was getting worried there for a sec.

Elvira · Post by **Elvira** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 9:38 am

I guess it's as much about the course, as how you are advertising them... I would suggest that you advertise your courses in male dominated places. (probably not the pub)

Courses I would suggest are......

Advanced Excel

Presentation Skills

Interview Tips

How to write a CV

Find the USP (Unique Selling Point)

Cultural awareness

and.........................

MAP READING or HOW TO ASK FOR DIRECTIONS!!!:wah:

K.Snyder · Post by **K.Snyder** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 10:03 am

chrisb84uk;556176 wrote: :wah: Hahaha now nude art drawing there's a good idea.

Actually

Can you sign me up Rosette?

I think this could also benefit my fear of flying.

K.Snyder · Post by **K.Snyder** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 10:04 am

Rosette;556177 wrote: and the educational value would be............. ????

How to tip without getting a beer spilled on you?

chrisb84uk · Post by **chrisb84uk** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 10:08 am

K.Snyder;556396 wrote: Actually

Can you sign me up Rosette?

I think this could also benefit my fear of flying.

:wah: See one talk of nudity and the men are interested in joining up!!

YZGI · Post by **YZGI** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 10:52 am

chrisb84uk;556403 wrote: :wah: See one talk of nudity and the men are interested in joining up!!
I'm always trying to help.

jennyswan · Post by **jennyswan** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 12:24 pm

How to program all household appliances.

Fast and easy recipes.

Basic DIY

How to save money.

Buying/Building your own house.

How to use new technology.

Rosette · Post by **Rosette** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 2:35 pm

Crack waxing!!!:-2

Awwww thanks guys..... some of you have been really useful and have given me some cracking ideas......

as for nude paintings and bikini waxing...... I'm not sure our young 17 yr olds can take the heat!!!!!

Chookie · Post by **Chookie** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 2:46 pm

Ethical politics

Sorry, I was dreaming there.

Rosette · Post by **Rosette** » Wed Feb 28, 2007 1:31 pm

ok well fed back to my manager and colleagues today...... there are some fantastic ideas so thank you everyone......

Its up to the managers now which course they OK.....

sorry K and chris no female volunteers for your artistic suggestions! shame!

Maybe you can start your own 'artistic class'

K.Snyder · Post by **K.Snyder** » Wed Feb 28, 2007 6:04 pm

Rosette;563692 wrote: ok well fed back to my manager and colleagues today...... there are some fantastic ideas so thank you everyone......

Its up to the managers now which course they OK.....

sorry K and chris no female volunteers for your artistic suggestions! shame!

Maybe you can start your own 'artistic class'

Already have. :yh_giggle

Rosette · Post by **Rosette** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 12:25 am

Damn! and I'm over the water!:D