Visual Metaphors Products

THE PACKAGE

The Visual Metaphors Package
ISBN: 0-9757368-2-5
Price: $390.00 + GST

The Package contains:

• The Visual Metaphors Kit: 56 PhotoCards
• 'Fly Away' instrumental music CD
• The Book: Effective Leadership and Communication for the Modern World (Facilitators Manual)
• The Visual Metaphors DVD
• An attractive durable plastic brief case to store all of the resources and room for task materials

Purpose:

• For a variety of age groups
• Multi-media tool
• Tool to explore many facets of human behaviour
• Promotes effective communication skills
• Promotes successful leadership skills
• A resource that helps strengthen values
• Suited for pairs or groups working collaboratively
• Increases understanding, therefore improves learning outcomes

Implementation

This practical resource can be utilized in various fields such as:
Management/Leadership;
Education- Educators and Leaders at Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Levels;
Corporate Training;
Psychology;
Counselling;
Social Services;
Spirituality and Religion; and
Consulting.

What age group does this resource cater to?

Due to its visual diversity, it will appeal to various age groups ranging from children to adults.

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THE KIT

The Visual Metaphors Picture Cards
ISBN: 0-9757368-0-9
Price: $330.00 + GST

How many? 56 large photographic images.

Storage? Solid plastic casing to protect your photo cards

The Visual Metaphor kit is a creative collection of 56 A4 size gloss images. Each unique photo has been taken from a variety of locations around the world. The purpose of these picture cards to inspire self-actualization and enhance communication processes. It encourages individuals to reflect and make links with their own life experiences and the lives of others. A complimentary CD - 'Fly Away' is provided inside in kit.

Visual Metaphors Activity Music - Fly Away
Not sold separately

The classically based CD is designed to facilitate effective communication by creating a relaxing environment.

Fly Away is an audio soundtrack. It aims to follow the path of a narrative through motivated rhythms. The calming sounds inspire each participant to reflect upon his/her thoughts and emotions as he/she actively engages in each task.

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THE BOOK

Effective Leadership and Communication in the Modern World
ISBN: 0-9757368-1-7
Price: $40.00 + GST

The primary objectives of the book are to promote:

• management of personal and social learning;
• interdisciplinary teaming;
• life long learning;
• active investigation; and
• life skills for the future.

The tasks are based upon a range of psychological theories and established effective management practices. Each of the seventeen tasks contain clear instructions and examples for the facilitator/ teacher/ mentor/ peer to model effective communication and leadership skills, and challenge participants to 'look outside the box'. Each task has a structured layout accompanied with hands on materials to support the facilitator (task sheets located on a CD). Various scaffolding strategies are modelled to optimise learning outcomes.

The tasks have been designed to:

• build inter-personal and intra-personal skills;
• help individuals understand their behaviour and the behaviour of others;
• establish a climate of tolerance and acceptance;
• encourage participants to make links between thoughts, feelings and actions;
• develop critical analysis skills through 'hands on' activities; and
• invite each participant to explore him/herself in various settings.

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THE DVD

Visual Metaphors DVD
Price: $20.00 + GST

A visual slide show collection of over one hundred photos and accompanied with the 'Fly Away' audio soundtrack. Individuals or groups can view this DVD during reflection periods, or purely for pleasure and appreciation. This collection certainly highlights cultural diversity.

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