220319: Learning and Development Facilitator

Topics Covered

Chapter 1: Key Concepts in Facilitation

• Facilitation explained
• Adult learning principles in facilitation
• Learner-centeredness
• Cooperative learning
• Classroom management
• Target group analysis
• Learning styles
• Learning modes

Chapter 2: Learning Methodology

• Delivery models
• Delivery methods
• Group facilitation

Chapter 3: Plan and Prepare for Facilitation

• Analyse the learner group prior to facilitation
• Analyse and read the group during facilitation
• Analyse the learning gap by using the sector and workplace skills plans
• Learner gap analysis
• Ways in which to convey learning and development
• Support material and equipment
• Examples for demonstrations
• Visual aids
• Flipcharts and whiteboards
• Computer linked projectors
• Timing of activities
• Plan your facilitation session
• Start by introducing yourself
• Expectations and learning agreement
• Icebreakers
• Introduce the learning
• Start the facilitation session
• Closure
• Prepare the facilitation environment

Chapter 4: Facilitate Learning

• The dynamics of facilitation
• The goals of effective facilitation
• Facilitator roles
• Managing groups in accordance with facilitation principles
• Organising and enhancing group work
• Verbal skills
• Monitor learning through questioning
• Applying non-verbal techniques
• Transitions between topics

Chapter 5: Evaluating, Reviewing and Reporting on Facilitation

• Reasons for evaluation
• Kirkpatrick’s Model of Evaluation
• Different methods for evaluating facilitation
• Collect and analyse learner and stakeholder feedback

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