Learning Loop QA Delivery Flashcards
What is the difference between a trainer and a facilitator?
To facilitate means “to make easy”. A facilitator thinks of the best way to create the right environment for the learning to take place. A trainer thinks of the best way of phrasing something. A trainer tells whereas a facilitator asks.
How can design affect a facilitators delivery?
If the design is too restrictive, it can mean a facilitator cannot easily flex with the group and also will not be comfortable delivering in someone elses style. A good design gives guidance and key points but some flexibility. Variety prevents the facilitator and the learners from getting bored.
What is an imbedded command? Give 3 examples?
An imbedded command is an instruction that is interpreted differently by the subconscious mind than it is by the conscoius mind (Hare & Reynolds).
- Do not think of pink elephants
- I am sure you are going to enjoy this.
- I really do not need to check that you are going to complete the post-work
Create a break every 20 minutes to keep learners engaged. Name 5 ways to create a break
- Poster review
- Change to an activity
- Change to discuss with your partner
- Change groups around
- Stand up
Instead of listening, if “Talking trumps listening”, what activities could your learners do?
- Walk and talk with a partner
- Add a discussion
- Get the learners to read something out loud
- Act out a role play
- Have a Q&A session
- Ask the trainer slot
Instead of sitting, if “Standing trumps sitting”, what activities could your learners do?
- Do a poster review around the room
- Move places with someone
- An activity that is standing up
- A discussion standing up around a poster
- Mark out some areas on the floor with masking tape to create an activity
If “Pictures trump words”, what could you do for your learners?
- Posters that you create
- Get them to create posters
- Slideshow of inspirational pictures
- Quotations on the walls with pictures to get them thinking
- Create a collage together to bring out what they already know
Turn this phrase into a positive imbedded command: “There is a lot to get through, so lets get started”
“Today the pace will be fast, but I am going to show you some really easy ways to remember the learning”
Turn this phrase into a positive imbedded command: “This may not make sense but try and remember it”
“I am going to make this really simple for you”
Turn this phrase into a positive imbedded command:
“This is a bit dry, but we need to go over it”
“This is important so I wil need your full attention”
Turn this phrase into a positive imbedded command: “I know you will be sleepy after lunch so let us concentrate.”
“Now that you have had a break, I am sure you will be ready to really give this afternoon your all”
How could you use different room layouts to aid delivery?
- Cabaret for interaction
- Horseshoe to keep control of the group
- No tables but horseshoe arrangement for the chairs for creativity
- Table in the centre for team work
How can you use stories within the delivery of a training session. Name 5 uses?
- To introduce a topic
- To deliver a hard message
- To close a topic and a session
- To begin a discussion and go deeper into the topic by using some of the charaters to explain things
- To start a programme - set the scene for your aspirations
Think of an inspiring speaker. What do they do to be inspiring?
- Pause in the right places
- Use humour well
- Tell great stories
- Demonstrate vulnerability
- Demonstrate empathy
- Make the message clear
Name 6 benefits to becoming an inspirational facilitator.
- Inspires others to learn from you
- Create confidence in the audience
- Make learners look at things differently
- Push the boundaries of learners thinking
- Cause a shift in thinking
- Sends a clear message
