Table 1 Salient points in the summary provided to facilitators prior to a 6-week theme.
Point | Concept |
|---|---|
1 | The interaction between facilitator and students must be at the metacognitive level |
2 | The relationship between the facilitator and students is one as would develop between colleagues, albeit some who are still novices |
3 | It is imperative that you guide the students through all levels of the 8 steps, making sure each is dealt with before moving onto the next |
4 | Don't be judgemental about what the student has to say |
5 | Remember, you are not the font of all knowledge |
6 | Recognise the contributions students make |
7 | Never interrupt productive discussion |
8 | The groups exists over time and, as a consequence, may become inefficient or ineffective in its tasks due to disharmony amongst group members |
9 | As a facilitator, you need to make sure not only that learning is happening within the group but that it is happening for all members of the group |
10 | As a facilitator, you must keep the process going at a reasonable pace |