Recommended for:
Participative Methods is for trainers and management development specialists wishing to use participative methods in their training. You should have direct training experience and be able to use discussion and question-and-answer techniques. This requirement could be satisfied by on-the-job training experience or completion of a training foundation course.
Course overview:
Research shows that we all learn best when we are involved and activated. Participative Methods is designed to enable you to use a range of participative methods with individuals or groups of learners. It focuses particularly on syndicate work, case studies, exercises, management and soft skills activities, and role-plays. Briefing, debriefing, observation and feedback are among the essential topics explained and practised.
Course benefits:
By the end of Participative Methods you will be able to:
- choose from a wide range of participative methods taking account of time, costs, facilities, learning objectives, individual and group needs, etc
- write tailored briefs and adapt materials to suit particular learning needs
- prepare and run participative activities such as case studies, role-plays and exercises/activities using a step-by-step approach
- brief, observe, feedback and review participative activities.
Additional information:
Participative Methods can also be provided in-house, which is a cost-effective approach if you have a number of people who require training. You choose where and when you want our trainers to deliver. We will also tailor the course content to suit your precise organisation needs.
To speak to an advisor about your particular requirements call our In-house team on +44 (0)20 8612 6202.
Course title:
Participative Methods
Duration:
Duration
Dates and prices:
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In-house training
Participative Methods can be provided in-house, which is a cost-effective approach if you have a number of people who require training. You choose where and when you want our trainers to deliver. We will also tailor the course content to suit your precise organisation needs.
To speak to an advisor about your particular requirements call our In-house team on +44 (0)20 8612 6202.
DAY 1
Icebreakers
- what are they? why use them? examples
Overview and range of participative methods
- purpose, benefits, trainer’s role
Promoting and managing discussion
- review and refresh
- methods and approaches
Using buzz groups and syndicates
- what are they? why and how are they used?
Using case studies
- how to run, debrief and review case studies
Preparing a case study in syndicates
DAY 2
Practice in running a case study
- giving and receiving feedback
Exercises and activities
- key stages in running exercises and activities
- how to choose, prepare, run, observe, feedback and review
Preparation of practicals to run the next day
DAY 3
Factors to take into account, including
- buying in ready-made activities and group dynamics
Practical experience of running activities
DAY 4
Role-plays
- coping with ‘difficult’ participants
- experience and practice
Activities for reviewing and action planning.
Please note: some evening work is required during the course.