This document provides guidance for facilitating small group sessions. It discusses (1) the stages of group development from acquaintance to closure, (2) principles of adult learning, and (3) the differences between training and facilitation. The role of the facilitator is to attend to the group, clarify questions, and support participants through activities like presentations, case studies, and role plays while managing challenges and ensuring cultural competency. The overall goal is to effectively guide small groups through discussion and activities.

1. Facilitating Small GroupsMentor Train-the-Trainer

2. Course GoalThis course provides participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively facilitate small group sessions

3. Course objectivesParticipants will be able to:Explain the various stages of group developmentIdentify the characteristics of adult learningExplain the difference between training and facilitationDescribe small group facilitation skills and use them during teach-back activitiesUnderstand the need to ensure cultural competency when facilitating a group

4. GROUPS

5. Group ProcessCooperationCoordinationCommon ProceduresMutual Support

6. The lifecycle of groupsThe Stages of Group DevelopmentGroup Development CharacteristicsAcquaintanceGroundworkWorkingClosureInterpersonal IssuesGroup Behavioral PatternsGroup Task/IssuesLeadership Issues

7. The lifecycle of groupsAcquaintanceOrientationGroundworkOrganizationWorkingCohesivenessClosureSeparation and re-entry

8. Acquaintance stage Interpersonal IssuesInclusionGroup/Behavioral PatternsIdentityGroup Task/IssuesDependenceLeadership IssuesCommitment

9. Groundwork stageInterpersonal IssuesControlGroup/Behavioral PatternsNorm SettingGroup Task/IssuesDecision Making ProcessLeadership IssuesCounter-Dependence

10. Working stageInterpersonal IssuesAffectionGroup/Behavioral PatternsNegotiation/CohesionGroup Task/IssuesFunctional RelationshipsLeadership IssuesInterdependence

11. Closure stageInterpersonal IssuesSeparationGroup/Behavioral PatternsGrowth and InsightGroup Task/IssuesApplication & ProductivityLeadership IssuesIndependence

12. ADULT LEARNING

13. Childhood vs adult learningMajor DifferencesLearners RoleMotivation for LearningChoice of ContentMethod of Focus

14. Adult learning occurs best when…It is self-directedFills an immediate needIs participatory in natureProvides feedbackShows respect for learnerOccurs in a comfortable environment

15. The Learning processKnowledge“I know”Skills“I can”Attitudes“I will”Competence“I show”Performance“I do”

16. FACILITATION

17. tRAININGTo Coach or accustom a mode of behaviorTo provide knowledge of; instruct inTo carry on instruction on a regular basis

18. FacilitationThe act of making easierIncreasing the likelihood or effectiveness of a behavior or a response

19. Training vs facilitation-what happens?Training FacilitationYou tell and showYou talkYou have the knowledgeYou have the experienceRequires more preparationParticipants work it outParticipants talkYou both have the knowledgeYou both have the experienceRequires less preparation

20. FACILITATION ACTIVITIES

21. FACILITATION ACTIVITIESpRESENTATIONdemonstrationConveys informationLecture/ Q & AUseful for large groupsConveys lots of material in a short timeProvides an overviewTeaches a specific skill Models a step by step approachEasy to focus participants attentionRequires planningNot useful in large groups

22. FACILITATION ACTIVITIESCase Study Role playWritten description of a situationParticipants can relate to studyParticipant are involvedUse of analysis and discussionNot always one right solutionTwo or more individuals act out scenarioHelps to challenge attitudesSpontaneousEnables participants to explore alternative scenarios and approaches

23. FACILITATION ACTIVITIESSimulation Small Group DiscussionEnactment of real-life situationParticipants are able to discover and react High level of involvementApplies knowledge, develops skillsEnhances problem-solving skillsParticipants learn from each otherClarifies personal valuesParticipation encouragedPromotes teamwork

24. The Facilitators Role

25. The Facilitator roleAttendingClarifyingSupportingInformingProbingMotivatingEvaluationProblem Solving

26. The Facilitators RoleAttendingclarifyingReflect before respondingUse brief responsesUse phrases, terms familiar to participantsBe spontaneous Perception checkingClarification of alternativesRequest for further information

27. The Facilitators RolesupportingprobingInvolves actively providing feedbackCommunicates feelings of securityAcknowledgement of persons feelingsFacilitators attempt to gain more informationUsed to guide the discussionOpen-ended questionsExploratory in nature

28. Managing a challenging groupDistracted ParticipantExpertJokerLate Arriver/Early LeaverNay-sayerQuiet OneSide-Bar Talker

29. Managing a challenging groupInterrupterCorrectorLong-WindedGrouchPrisoner

30. The meaning and use of silenceAttendingListeningShows supportOpportunity for participants to talkUse as a method to probeFatigue

31. Cultural CompetencyGroup differencesCultureEthnicityValue diversitySelf-AssessmentCultural KnowledgeCultural AwarenessCultural Sensitivity

32. Six basic guidelines to remember!Introduce the purposeTalk about yourself and your qualificationsProvide an overview or agendaEstablish ground rulesExplain anticipated outcomeBuild trust and respect with the group

33. Happy Facilitating!