1. LEADING LIFELONG LEARNERS A TLC Study of Strategies for Facilitating and Leading Adult Learners October 8, 2007

3. The way to learn is by leading. The way to lead is by learning. Anonymous

4. PURPOSE To provide resources, support, and experiences that build facilitation skills and increase confidence for teachers to lead meetings, present workshops, and/or facilitate TLC activities.

5. MAGNETIC QUESTIONS Consider each of these questions: What knowledge and skills does an effective facilitator have? How is the role of a facilitator different from that of a presenter or group leader? What are the advantages & disadvantages of working as an internal vs. external facilitator? What skills do I already possess that I can transfer into the role of facilitator?  Which question intrigues you the most?

6. TODAY’S OUTCOMES Individual and collective clarity about TLC expectations & timeline Working knowledge of principles that support adult learners Foundations for becoming a community of learners Commitment & enthusiasm!

7. TODAY’S AGENDA Magnet Questions TLC Overview Knowing Adult Learners Supporting Adult Learners TLC Scheduling Reflections & Evaluation

8. NORMS for Our Learning Listen to understand. Speak openly and honestly. Learn by doing: apply to your own work. Pay attention to your feathers. Postpone distractions.

9. TLC ~ Getting Clear! Proposal Review Evidence Review Resource: Effective Group Facilitation in Education Scheduling

10. In order to know what I think, I have to write and see what I say. Roland Barth

11. Reflection Why am I here? What do I hope to gain from my participation? How will I apply my learning?

12. With your table group … Share your name, role, and work location Share your reflections. Getting Acquainted!

14. Who are they? ADULT LEARNERS …

15. 1.Collaboratively chunk the text to be read. 2.Designate a conversation initiator for each chunk. 3.Everyone reads the first chunk. When all readers are ready, person #1 “says something” to begin a brief conversation about what was read. 4.Repeat the process until all text has been read and discussed. SAY SOMETHING

16. WHO are Adult Learners? by Steven Covey

17. How do we support them? ADULT LEARNERS …

18. Characteristics of Effective Facilitators Read through the list of characteristics on p. 12-13. Round robin style, individually share “what comes up for you” without comments or discussion from others. Once everyone has shared, briefly discuss what you noticed.

19. Taking Stock of Your Strengths Using the Personal Strengths Template, reflect on and record your strengths. After reviewing all of them, consider the following: + Which are a strong suit for me?  Which are growth areas for me? ? Which do I need to clarify?

20. TLC ~ Scheduling Select and sign up for 2 (or more) Learners = Leaders sessions. When shall we meet? January __________ March _________ April ________ May ________

21. Anyone too busy to reflect on one’s practice is also too busy to improve. Robert Garmston Anyone too busy to reflect on one’s practice is also too busy to improve. Robert Garmston

22. With a “solemate”… What are you “taking away” from today’s session? What are your next steps?

24. . An organization’s results are determined through webs of human commitments born in webs of human conversations.