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Volunteer Training Video Resources

Junior Achievement has produced these videos to help prepare you to effectively deliver JA programs to students in your community. Are you nervous or unsure about how to manage a class full of energetic students? Do you need help going through the materials in your JA program kit? Don’t worry! All the information you need is right here.

Videos:

• Logistics – Traditional JA Program Delivery – Are you wondering what to wear, where to park or what to bring? Watch this short video to learn the answers to your questions and more.

• Logistics – JA-in-a-Day – Do you have questions about how the day will flow, where to go or how to prepare? Watch this short video to prepare for your volunteer experience.

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• Elementary Classroom Management – Part 1: As you prepare for your volunteer experience, watch this short video to learn techniques on connecting with students.
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• Elementary Classroom Management – Part 2: After watching Elementary Classroom Management- Part 1, view this video to learn and observe useful classroom management tips.
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• Middle & High School Classroom Management – Part 1: Do you have questions about the behaviors you may encounter in the classroom? If so, watch this short video and learn tips and techniques you can use when working with students.
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• Middle & High School Classroom Management – Part 2: After watching Middle & High School Classroom Management Part 1, watch this video to learn tips for managing the classroom and keeping the students focused on learning outcomes.
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• Working with Diverse Learners – Part 1: Curious about the diversity you may encounter during your JA volunteer experience? In this short video learning about learning styles, tips and strategies to use when working with students in a diverse environment.
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• Working with Diverse Learners – Part 2: After watching Working with Diverse Learners Part 1, view this short video to learn additional techniques to use when working with diverse learners.
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• Leading a JA Session - Introduction: In this video you will learn student engagement strategies and gain an understanding of the workshop model instruction. Watch as the JA volunteer shares the days learning goals, gauges what the students already know and presents new information in a JA session.

• Leading a JA Session - Activity: This video will share suggestions for managing the activity portion of a JA session including how to lead a smooth activity, engage the students in the learning process and turn the work of learning over to the students.

• Leading a JA Session - Summary and Review: After the excitement of an activity remember that the JA session isn't over! During this important portion of a JA session watch as the volunteer helps the students reflect on the day's learning and then leads a review of the concepts taught.