Monthly Archives: April 2024

Facilitation Skills: Feedback (part 3)

Posted on April 25, 2024 by Tom Godfrey

What is feedback? John Hattie’s meta-study, “Visible Learning,” conducted in 2009, meticulously compiled various factors believed to impact student achievement. Not surprisingly, feedback emerged as a pivotal element, claiming the top spot among 138 identified factors. But what exactly do … Continue reading →

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Facilitation Skills (part 2)

Posted on April 13, 2024 by Tom Godfrey

Communication Understanding communication is fundamental to facilitating effective interactions in any setting. Communication serves a purpose, often transactional in nature, where information is exchanged to achieve specific outcomes. This exchange relies on creating an information gap, where one party possesses … Continue reading →

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Facilitation Skills (Part 1)

Posted on April 8, 2024 by Tom Godfrey

What are Facilitation Skills? Facilitation skills are vital tools in guiding groups through discussions, meetings, and learning processes to achieve specific goals. But before considering what these skills entail, let’s step back and consider the broader landscape of teaching and … Continue reading →

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