Module 6:
Practicum
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Module Objectives
Upon completion of this module, the
participants will be able to:
1. Learn tips about participatory
facilitation; and
2. Demonstrate teaching of
CBDRRM modules.
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Tips in
Participatory
Facilitation
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Why Facilitation?
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How will you
present your
lecture?
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Lectures
Introduce yourself
Speak clearly and audibly
Be simplistic and natural
Always smile
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Lectures
Use local language
Avoid technical discussions
Be creative
Always say “thank you”
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How will you
handle questions
or comments?
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Handling Questions or
Comments
Listen
Paraphrase
Follow-up
Summarize
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Establish Ground Rules
One person at a time
Raise your hand
Listen to others
No mocking or attacking
Respect each other
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Other Tips
“Boomerang”
Seek assistance from training team
Use “Parking Lot”
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How will you
facilitate group
activities?
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Facilitating Group Activities
Focus not only on the output but on the
group behavior and participation
Draw out ideas and stimulate discussion
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Facilitating Group Activities
Always do “process check”
Be available for further consultation
Never take sides
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How do you
handle “difficult”
participants?
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Refuser
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Rebellion
Never.
NO NO.
?
Way!
NO!
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Small-Talks
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Emotional Outbreak
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Always Late
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Attacking a Co-Participant
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Irrelevant
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Dominator
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Know-it-All
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Three General Options
1. Enforce ground rules
2. Handle issues immediately
3. Handle issues privately (after the
session)
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Pre-Emptive Actions
Level expectations
Clarify program/ agenda
Talk to potentially difficult participants before
the session
Organize a special group for dealing with
difficult participants, if needed
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Other Options
Keep calm
Maintain sense of humor
Maximize “Parking Lot”
Be willing to adjust, if needed
Call for break
Encourage help from other
participants
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Summary
A successful facilitator creates an
environment and maintains conditions
which encourage the participants to
engage in an experience that will result in
their learning
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Questions?
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CBDRRM
Return
Demonstration
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Practicum Assignments
GROUPS ASSIGNMENTS
1 Module 1: The Philippine Disaster Context
Module 2: Understanding CBDRRM
2 Module 3: CBDRRM Process
3 Module 4
Session 1: Disaster Prevention
Session 2: Disaster Preparedness
4 Module 4
Session 3: Disaster Response
Session 2: Disaster Rehabilitation and Recovery
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Questions?
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