Facilitating Learning and Development Function

Course Objectives

Participants will be able to effectively choose, prepare and facilitate the implementation of the following learning methods (which will also be featured and demonstrated during the program):

1. Class Discussion
2. Small Group Discussion
3. Reading
4. Written Exercises
5. Questionnaires/ Self-Assessments
6. Audio-Visual Presentations
7. Demonstrations Without Practice
8. Case Studies
9. Role Plays
10. Simulations
11. Games & SLEs (“Structured Learning Exercises”)

Module 1: ADULT LEARNING & LEARNING METHODS:  A REFRESHER

• Adult Learning:  Andragogy vs. Pedagogy
• Adult Learning Principles from Knowles & Other Contributors
• A Range of L&D Methods:

1. Classified According to Bloom’s Taxonomy of Learning Objectives
2. Continuum of “Trainer-Centered” to “Learner Centered” Methods

• Adapting L&D Methods to Learning Styles:  The VARK Model
• Choosing the Right Learning Method:  Some Guidelines

Module 2: PRESENTING, FACILITATING, TRAINING:  BASIC DIFFERENCES

• Is a “Great Presenter” Automatically A “Great Facilitator”?
• Activity:  Treasure Hunt & Matching Game
• Differentiating “Presenting”, “Facilitating” and “Training”

Module 3: FACILITATING METHODS THAT FOCUS ON SPEAKING

• 2 Discussion Methods:

1. Class Discussions
2. Small Group Discussions

• Uses, Advantages & Disadvantages of Each Method
• 7 Critical Skills in Facilitating Discussions:  Do’s and Don’ts for the Trainer
• Activity:  Demonstration of Skills & Skills Practice

Module 4: FACILITATING METHODS THAT FOCUS ON READING, WRITING & LISTENING

• 6 Methods that Focus on Reading, Writing and Listening

1. Reading Workbooks/ Handouts/ References
2. Written Exercises
3. Questionnaires/ Self-Assessments
4. Audio-Visual Presentations
5. Demonstrations Without Practice
6. Case Studies

• Uses, Advantages & Disadvantages of Each Method
• Tips and Techniques for Each Method:  Do’s and Don’ts for the Trainer
• Activity:  Demonstration of Skills & Skills Practice

Module 5: FACILITATING METHODS THAT ARE HIGHLY EXPERIENTIAL

• Understanding The Experiential Learning Cycle
• 3 Methods that Are Highly Experiential

1. Role Plays
2. Simulations
3. Games & SLEs (“Structured Learning Exercises”)

• Uses, Advantages & Disadvantages of Each Method
• Tips and Techniques for Each Method:  Do’s and Don’ts for the Trainer
• Activity:  Demonstration of Skills & Skills Practice