Facilitating Learning

Facilitation and Group Learning

Reference Material / Books
Internet Links
Multimedia & Activity Packs


Reference Material / Books

  • Learning in Groups (1991)
    By David Jaques

KoganPage
London

  • The Management Pocketbook Series, 14 East Street Alresford, Hamshire, SO24 9EE, retailing at about £8 each, have a huge selection of books which are specifically aimed at trainers. These are attractively laid out with plenty of ideas for transparencies and activities for trainers. They are all currently in print and available in Easons, Hodges Figgis and Waterstones. They form an essential kit for any trainer. The list which is updated all the time includes:
  • Facilitator's Pocketbook (1999)
  • The following books (currently in print) in the Kogan Page Better Management Skills series (Kogan Page, 120 Penonville Road, London NI 9JN and at www.kogan-page.co.uk) are available in Easons, Waterstones and Hodgis Figgis. They usually contain checklists, questionnaires and case studies making them a very good resource for trainers. They retail for about £10:
  • Facilitation Skills for Team Development

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Internet Links

http://docsun.crn.cogs.susx.ac.uk/local/doc/teaching/teachingnode13.html
This site is about Managing Groups. It explains the role of icebreakers and details one sample activity. The results of one particular are outlined and help to underline how these activities can focus a group.

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Multimedia & Activity Packs

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