The Basics of Emotional Intelligence: A Community Education Seminar

The concept of conventional intelligence (IQ) is too narrow and often fails to predict success in life. Psychologist and author, Daniel Goleman has redefined 'smartness' in his groundbreaking book entitled 'Emotional Intelligence' and describes EI as 'the capacity for recognising our own feelings and those of others, for motivating ourselves and for managing emotions well in ourselves and in our relationships.' This one-day seminar will provide the basis for understanding EI. Participants will learn to recognise that the ability to manage feelings and handle stress is an important ingredient for success in life. Participants will recognise that self and relationship management skills are equally or often more important than cognitive intelligence or IQ. Dr Antony Thomas will also give tips and strategies to improve/strengthen self awareness and self management.

Presenter: Dr Antony Thomas, PhD, BCBA-D is a Registered Psychologist (NZ) and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst-Doctoral (USA). He has worked as an Autism Consultant and Lead Therapist in USA before joining the NZ Ministry of Education, Special Education in Hamilton. Dr. Thomas has offered number of seminars and one day courses in the area of autism, Aspergers syndrome, Cognitive fitness and Critical thinking, Applied Behavior analysis and Emotional intelligence for the University of Waikato's Centre for Continuing Education and for the Ministry of Education for the past 4 years.

Venue: Bongard Centre, Lecture Theatre 106, 200 Cameron Road, Tauranga

Tutor	Dates	Times	Fee	Course Code	Enrol	Request for Infomation
Dr Antony Thomas	Saturday 19 May	9am-5pm	$ 65.00	CEHS 151	Online	to be Posted

Digital Story Telling

This course teaches the craft of digital story telling in a multi media digital format. It allows the creator to develop and convey a unique perspective on life, history or personal circumstance. Participants will be taught the process of building up a story, how to draft and refine it and how to mix various media and vocal tracks together onto the computer presentation as a digital story.
Pre-enrolment essential as spaces are limited

Tutor	Dates	Times	Fee	Course Code	Enrol	Request for Infomation
Elaine Bliss and Sasha McLaren	Thursday 21 June Saturday 23 June Sunday 24 June	7pm - 9pm 9am - 4pm 9am - 1pm	$200.00	CEAL436	Online	to be Posted

An Exploration of the Maketu Sandspit: Ecological Field-trip

An Exploration of the Maketu Spit: Ecological Fieldtrip. Conservationist and Natural History author Julian Fitter presents an ecological fieldtrip of the Maketu sand spit, which is home to myriads of bird, plant and insect species. Participants will gain insights into the biodiversity that abounds in the Maketu Estuary area, and learn of the impact of human activity on the ecosystem, as well as possible ways of reversing that impact. NB: Strictly Limit to 12 People

Venue: Maketu (location map and details will be provided upon enrolment.)

Tutor	Dates	Times	Fee	Course Code	Enrol	Request for Infomation
Julian Fitter	Sunday 29 April	9am to 1pm	$20 (includes Paella lunch)	CEST115-12D	Online	to be Posted

Biological Curiosities & Strange Behaviour from the World of Wildlife

Dr Alison Campbell (University of Waikato, Dept. Biological Sciences) presents a fascinating illustrated discussion that examines some of the biological curiosities in the animal world, all the while backing these curiosities with solid science.

Venue: : Lecture theatre 106, Bongard Centre, 200 Cameron Rd, Tauranga

Tutor	Dates	Times	Fee	Course Code	Enrol	Request for Infomation
Dr Alison Campbell	Thursday 30 August	6.30pm	Gold coin entry	CEST120	Online	to be Posted

Maori Language for Beginners

This course is for absolute beginners wanting an introduction to the Maori language. Held on Tuesday nights, from 6pm-8pm, over an eight week period, the course assumes no prior knowledge of the language, and will focus on pronunciation and the construction of simple sentences.

Venue: University of Waikato (City Campus), 144 Durham Street (B Block), Tauranga

Tutor	Dates	Times	Fee	Course Code	Enrol	Request for Infomation
Chrissy Brooks	Tuesdays 1 May- 19 June	6pm to 8pm	$150.00	CEMP163-12D	Online	to be Posted

Maori Language: The Third Level

This course extends the language and communication skills developed in the first two courses, by way of more advanced use of the language. Participants will learn to: give commands; ask and respond to locating objects; construct verbal sentences using the present tense; use simple Maori phrases for everyday conversations.

Venue: University of Waikato (City Campus), 144 Durham Street (B Block), Tauranga

Tutor	Dates	Times	Fee	Course Code	Enrol	Request for Infomation
Chrissy Brooks	Wednesday 2 May- 20 June	6pm to 8pm	$150.00	CEMP160-12c	Online	to be Posted