Creating Inspiring Workshops and Courses in Transdisciplinarity: A Guide - Manual / Resource - Page 35
Let the group know what you expect from them
If the group has not already agreed on these matters, be explicit about
what your needs and expectations are to create a cohesive training
experience. Your responsibility is, after all, toward the group as a whole. For
example:
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Is it OK if people wander in and out during the session?
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Is it OK if participants ask you questions?
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Do you have a signal for bringing the group back into session after a
break?
Build connections between
participants by breaking the group
into pairs, triads, or small groups
If the group is very large, break it into smaller groups to
ensure that everyone gets a chance to contribute to this
process. Make enough time to negotiate, if necessary.
Use techniques such as counting off by “threes,” “fours,”
etc., or asking participants to find someone they have
not talked to yet. Once people establish a place to sit, in
most cases, participants will go back to that place. You
want to get people connected, so keep mixing them up.
Providing breaks enables people to talk informally as
well as to check emails and text messages.
Basics of training design
Delivery
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