Translations:Building a good learning atmosphere/4/en

Create a positive learning environment

A training facilitator creates a good learning atmosphere by;

  • Preparing very thoroughly.
  • Listening patiently to participants.
  • Paying attention to detail.
  • Asking the right questions. Something which is critical in promoting real dialogue.
  • Setting up activities or discussions to support learning
  • Accepting that people don’t need him/her to tell them everything
  • Knowing that other people in the room have knowledge and experience which will enrich and help the group
  • Asking the right questions which
    • help people to go through their own thought processes
    • draw out what people already know
  • Never telling people anything which could instead be drawn out by asking the right question. Learners will think of ideas for themselves. Don’t spoon feed. Show, don’t tell.