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    Roles of a Trainer/ Facilitator

    in Community Education
    Facilitation vs. Training

    To facilitate: to make an action or


    process easier

    To train: to teach a skill through


    instruction and practice.
    A Facilitator… A Trainer…

    Is not necessarily a content expert. Is a content expert.

    Is not necessarily an expert in knowing how groups


    Is an expert in getting groups to work together to do/ don’t work well together. Instead, knows the
    solve a problem or achieve a common goal. most effective ways to teach specific knowledge or
    skills.

    Usually helps individuals develop or improve


    Usually helps an organization or group as a whole knowledge and skills to achieve professional goals or
    achieve their goals. improve work performance

    Often helps the group to define and verbalize its own goals Usually does not help groups establish their own learning
    and/or helps a group develop and implement their own goals -- these have already been determined prior to the
    training. Knows how to adapt the content in order to make
    “action plan” to achieve the goals.
    sure that each individual reaches the desired learning goals.
    Qualities of a Good Trainer/Facilitator
    (Community Education & Training Facilitator’s Manual)

    • Professional attitude • Ability to show and


    • Sensitivity for others maintain a positive
    • Ability to establish and image
    maintain enthusiasm • Have patience
    • Sense of humor • Ability to make
    • Ability to show empathy decisions
    • Good analytical skills
    Roles of Trainer in Community Education
    (Community Education & Training Facilitator’s Manual)

    1. Training designer, Planner, & Organizer


     responsible for assessing training needs &
    evolving learning objectives, planning, and
    implementing
    Roles of Trainer cont’n

    2. Manager
    Mobilizes financial resources, plans, dates,
    & venues, schedules, logistics, & required
    administrative support
    Roles of Trainer cont’n

    3. Educator
    Provides the main input on the training
    topic & for passing on the relevant in
    formation
    Roles of Trainer cont’n

    4.Learner
    The facilitator can be the source of
    information but not the main source of
    knowledge
    Roles of Trainer

    5. Evaluator
    Assesses the success of the training with
    regard to the effective application of the
    methodology , transfer of skills &
    knowledge , level of participation, etc.
    Responsibilities of the Facilitator

    1. Facilitators are the standard setters for the


    discussion
    2. Make the workshop environment a priority
    3. Mindful of timing issues
    4. Responsible for articulating the purpose of the
    discussion & its significance to the participants
    Responsibilities of the Facilitator cont’n

    5. Utilizes various techniques/ tools to keep the


    discussion moving
    6. Responsible for paying attention to group
    behaviors
    7. Facilitators should be relaxed & have sense of
    humor to make discussion enjoyable &
    educational
    Tips When Presenting
    •Introduce yourself
    •Smile
    •Speak politely, Dress appropriately
    •Use open body language
    •Use some gesture
    •Maintain eye contact
    Tips When Presenting cont’n
    •Avoid a monotonous voice
    •Break Longer presentations up with
    Discussions and Activities
    •Consider the Senses
    •Consider the Culture
    •Keep it Short
    •Practice

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