Facilitation skills – 23/02/13 Aims: To understand different types of learning styles and the importance of considering these when design & delivering sessions. To explore the role of a facilitator and the skills, knowledge, values and principles needed. To consider all the necessary planning that is needed when running a session. Preparation Aims of flipchart Quiz questions printed Explanations printed Outline 11:00 – 12:30 – Part 1 11:00 – 11:10 – Energiser 11:10 – 11:15 – Introduction 11:15 – 12:00 – Learning styles 12:00 – 12:30 – Being a facilitator 13:30 – 15:00 – Part 2 13:30 – 13:40 – Energiser 13:40 – 14:00 – Key things for facilitating 14:00 – 14:20 – Objectives 14:20 – 14:40 – And yes 14:40 – 15:00 – Evaluation & close Key facilitator points 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Remember an Intro and Outro Point out the links through the activities, and across the programme Know who is doing what, and your rules of engagement as co-facilitators Allow participants to find their knowledge, don’t teach! Pitch it right – get the key points across but don’t over simplify Respond to the group dynamics
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