Tips And Tools: The Art of Experiential Group Facilitation

About this book

Facilitation is an art. By its very nature an experiential practice; an ever dynamic process of give and take learning and development. Jennifer Stanchfields book Tips & Tools: The Art of Experiential Group Facilitation explores the facilitators role in groups of all kinds and offers creative tools and activities to enhance group experience. Tips & Tools serves as a guide and an inspiration for educators and group facilitators looking to spark their creativity and enhance their own unique style. Tips & Tools offers practical ideas and key ingredients for enhancing group facilitation including: Ideas for setting the tone and creating a positive environment for learning 
Strategies and activities to engage groups from the beginning of a program Ways to facilitate ownership and involvement in the group experience 
Ideas for cultivating teachable moments throughout the learning experience Experiential Learning Philosophy and Methods Tips for Sequencing Activities to enhance learning outcomes 
Engaging processing/reflection tools and techniques Exploration of the role of a facilitator and the experiential approach to facilitation
 Techniques for becoming a "participant centered" facilitator and empowering participants to take control of their learning
 Methods for tapping into your own creativity and unique style as a facilitator Reflective Activities to tie it all together and create meaning and opportunities for future learning Whether you are new to facilitation or a seasoned veteran seeking inspiration there is something in Tips & Tools for you.