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The Dream phase encourages students to envision their future. Help them identify their aspirations and create a vivid picture of their goals. This phase is about thinking big and exploring possibilities without limitations.

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In the Discover phase, the goal is to uncover the student's strengths, skills, and passions. Ask open-ended questions to prompt deeper reflection and self-awareness. The goal of this phase is to BE CURIOUS!

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The Design phase involves creating a detailed action plan. Help students outline the steps they need to take to achieve their goals. Break down large tasks into manageable pieces and set deadlines for each step.

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During the Deliver phase, students take action on their plan. Encourage them to stay motivated and resilient as they work towards their goals. Regular check-ins and feedback are crucial during this phase.

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The Don't Settle phase motivates students to strive for excellence and continuous improvement, rather than settling for mediocrity. Challenge them to push their boundaries and seek opportunities for growth.

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Consider how these practices can be integrated into your advising sessions to enhance student learning outcomes and develop strong relationships with your advisees.

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This quick guide will give the educator a checklist of items for consideration during the Discover phase.

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This quick guide will give the educator a checklist of items for consideration during the Dream phase.

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This quick guide will give the educator a checklist of items for consideration during the Design phase.

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This quick guide will give the educator a checklist of items for consideration during the Deliver phase.

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This quick guide will give the educator a checklist of items for consideration during the Don't Settle phase.

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(ADVISOR) Appreciative Advising OOO Messages

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(ADVISOR) Appreciative Advising OOO Messages

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An example of auto reply and OOO checklists to ensure the student understands boundaries when you are out of the office.

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(ADVISOR) Appreciative Advising OOO Checklist

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(ADVISOR) Appreciative Advising OOO Checklist

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An advisor checklist for OOO and automatic reply seasons.

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(STUDENT) Personal Board of Directors Worksheet

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(STUDENT) Personal Board of Directors Worksheet

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Activity Challenge: Utilize the personal board of directors activity when trying to surround the student with support and set them up for success.

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Activity Challenge: Especially for undergraduates, coming up with a back-up or "parallel plan" may be essential. Utilize this resource with students in these cases.

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Activity Challenge: Utilize the Referral Path Worksheet when trying to help the student think of resources they can surround themselves with to help them plan for the future.

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The Disarm phase emphasizes the establishment of trust and rapport with students. Creating a welcoming environment and genuine first impression is vital. Think about your body language, tone, and overall attitude when you first meet with a student.

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Appreciative Advising is an intentional collaborative practice focused on providing optimal support for students. By engaging in these six phases fluidly, advisors can build trusting relationships, recognize student strengths, and help them achieve their fullest potential as undergraduates or graduate students.

Note: These resources and worksheets were collected and adapted by Kristy Magee at the University of Kansas with permission from The Office of Appreciative Education, Florida Atlantic University. You can find more information at http://www.fau.edu/oae. It is highly encouraged that you attend one of the OAE's trainings.

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This quick guide will give the educator a checklist of items for consideration during the Disarm phase.

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Activity Challenge: What are some areas where you excel within first impressions as an advisor? Use this checklist as a guide or grab a partner and practice with them.

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The Journal of Appreciative Education (JAE) is an open-access e-journal committed to promoting educational theories, practices and collaborations from an appreciative, strength-based perspective. We define appreciative education as educational theories, innovative practices, and thoughtful reflections that challenge deficit-based thinking in teaching and learning across all levels of education.

Are you using Appreciative Education in practice? Tell us more about it: Appreciative Education Practice

Are you doing research in Appreciative Education? Tell us more about it: Appreciative Education Research

JournalofAppreciativeEducation@gmail.com

Vol 10 (2023): Forum Special Issue

Table of Contents

Editorial

Forum

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The Journal of Appreciative Education (JAE) is an open-access e-journal committed to promoting educational theories, practices and collaborations from an appreciative, strength-based perspective. We define appreciative education as educational theories, innovative practices, and thoughtful reflections that challenge deficit-based thinking in teaching and learning across all levels of education.

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Appreciative Advising Inventory & Questions Appreciative Inquiry...

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2025 Appreciative Education Conference Registration & Resources Inside

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Unlock the Power of Appreciative Education Celebrate, Share, & Inspire Your Way to Innovative Teaching & Learning. Join us for the 2025 Virtual Appreciative Education Conference, where bold educators come together to share best practices, celebrate successes, and be inspired by like minded professionals in PreK 12 and Higher Education.

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Activity Challenge: Utilize with the inventory above to help think of open-ended motivational questions to ask the student.

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Activity Challenge: Utilize these scenarios when thinking through how you would approach an advising plan for each student.

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(ADVISOR) Checklist for an Appreciative Mindset

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(ADVISOR) Checklist for an Appreciative Mindset

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Utilize this cheat sheet when working with students to ensure you are following an appreciative educator's mindset during the delivery phase.

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Activity Challenge: Utilize these in-depth scenarios when talking to your colleagues. What would you do in each scenario? Come up with an action plan for the advisor versus the student.

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(ADVISOR) Appreciative Advising Skills Rubric

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(ADVISOR) Appreciative Advising Skills Rubric

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Activity Challenge: Observe a colleague or a pre-recorded advisor/advisee scenario, and analyze each of these areas. What do you observe happening during the advising appointment? Record your observations on this form. (Note: You can also use this as a self-assessment following an appointment to help yourself improve with each appointment.)

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Free appreciative advising related webinars for anyone to utilize.

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Upcoming Webinars

Webinar Library

Scroll below to view previous recorded webinars and click on the title to watch on-demand.

As a self-sustaining auxiliary unit, the Office of Appreciative Education is committing to bringing affordable, quality resources to support our Appreciative Education community during this unprecedented time. If your institution has experienced a budget freeze and you are interested in accessing resources and/or if you have ideas about future topics you would like to see covered, please contact us at oae@fau.edu. Additionally, you may find additional professional development offerings at www.fau.edu/oae .

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Appreciative Education in Action Free Webinars

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Appreciative Education in Action Free Webinars

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Activity Challenge: May be best for undergraduate students. Utilize this appreciative advising inventory with the student before or during your first session. This can be used in conjunction with the Inventory Follow-Up below.

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(STUDENT) Daring Dreams Delivered Worksheet

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(STUDENT) Daring Dreams Delivered Worksheet

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Activity Challenge: Utilize the daring dreams delivered worksheet when helping the student dream about all possibilities for the future. This may be best targeted toward undergraduate students, however, could be utilized by some prospective graduate students if there are multiple avenues open.

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Professional Development Opportunities at FAU

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Professional Development Opportunities at FAU

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Deepen Your Appreciative Education Skills Professional Development Opportunities

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Optimize Your Appreciative Education Skills Join Our Comprehensive Professional Development Opportunities for a Deeper Understanding of Appreciative Education in Action.