Keeping a group of learners engaged isn't as simple as it might sound. Whether you're teaching offline or online, these activity ideas will make your group learning experiences much more engaging, motivating and fun.
Does this sound like you?
~ Your group learning sessions have become a bit lack lustre and you're looking for fun, easy ways to lighten the mood, get people engaged and encourage your clients to nail some long awaited results.
~ You really want more discussion, debate and engagement from your clients in group learning situations but you seem to be stuck in the same old same old loop of activities that you've been using for years.
~You really just want some fresh ideas, some inspiration for making your group learning experiences as fun and engaging as possible.
What will you learn?
Learn how to: facilitate group learning activities where clients are learning, discussing, and achieving their outcomes based goals. Learn the art of how to create discussions, debates and shared group learning experiences.
Warmers
Ideas for getting people thinking, talking and getting to know one another before you get stuck into the nitty gritty.
Review and application activities
Ways of getting your clients to review what they've just learnt, and apply it in practical ways.
Debating skills
The basics behind setting up and facilitating a successful debate. A great way to get your clients thinking about both sides of an argument and building their ability to negotiate, see a different side of the coin and fight for a cause.
Setting up group activities (think, pair, share)
The age old paradigm of think, pair, share, exists for a reason. Find out how to effectively create group learning experiences by diversifying the number of participants in each client centred activity.
Group presentation skills
The dreaded group presentation - no one wants to be in one right? When they're set up properly they're a phenomenal opportunity for personal and professional development. Learn the tricks behind setting up and facilitating effective group work activities.
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