Effective Facilitation

Overview

What you will study

A significant part of the magic of adult education lies in the interaction that takes place amongst participants during the learning experience. Working the groups can be both exhilarating and extremely challenging. Frequently, despite the best-laid plans of adult educators, the unexpected happens during the session. Sessions can rise and fall based on the ability of the facilitator’s understanding of, and ability to work with, the group’s dynamics.

By the end of this Effective Facilitation course offered by Dalhousie University , you will be able to:

• describe the importance of the Facilitator role within Adult Education

• explain the elements of one group process tool - forcefield analysis

• demonstrate "active" listening skills

• describe multiple facilitator strategies for supporting learner buy-in and participation

• describe key elements involved in providing constructive feedback

• identify various strategies for addressing "problem" behaviours