Day 2-2 Ways of learning comskills

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09/11/2010 Small Group Facilitation 1 Small Group Facilitation

What Makes or Breaks a Session? : 

09/11/2010 Small Group Facilitation 2 What Makes or Breaks a Session?

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09/11/2010 Small Group Facilitation 3 VON Small Group Faciliation Definition: Helping others (and your self) to learn through teamwork Why small group facilitation? Because we want our students to become responsible and reflective problem solvers in health care

Facilitation versus Teaching : 

09/11/2010 Small Group Facilitation 4 Facilitation versus Teaching Facilitation help to find information to coach asking questions dialogue focus on problem solving active learners student centred Teaching give information to instruct giving answers one way communication focus on knowledge passive consumers teacher centred

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09/11/2010 Small Group Facilitation 5 Preparation How to prepare: Learning objectives Target group (size, prerequisites) Learning activities Learning materials and environment

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09/11/2010 Small Group Facilitation 6 Facilitation strategies The traditional approach: Reading learning objectives from manual Demo by teacher (on manikin if possible) Return demo by each student succesively Teacher gives feedback to each student

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09/11/2010 Small Group Facilitation 7 Facilitation Strategies Alternative approaches: Ask students to define their own learning objectives Show demo video or Start practice without a demo Ask yourself if use of a manikin is necessary Practice in sub groups (in collaboration with a Stufac) Ask students to give feedback to each other

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09/11/2010 Small Group Facilitation 8 Characteristics of a good facilitator Ability to create of a learning environment in which it is allowed to make mistakes Good communication skills - active listening - asking questions - observing - giving and receiving feedback Understanding and able to influence group dynamics Coaching skills Is a team player Masters the skills he/she facilitates

CONCLUSIONFacilitation of small groups is a creative process that requires high flexibility and excellent communication skills of the facilitator : 

09/11/2010 Small Group Facilitation 9 CONCLUSIONFacilitation of small groups is a creative process that requires high flexibility and excellent communication skills of the facilitator