DLOG706
Effective Group Facilitation
Group facilitation is foundational for civic engagement and a basic requirement for all those interested in convening dialogue and supporting effective collaboration.
This course will offer a comprehensive understanding of group facilitation and an introduction to the tools and practices needed to deliver this role effectively. You will examine design processes for effective group discussion and establish a climate that enables frank and constructive dialogue—within and among groups, and in settings where there are differences in power, rank, and cultural backgrounds. Using examples, case studies and hands-on exercises, you will learn how to design and facilitate meetings or events, including those that involve polarized conflict or controversy.
Overview
Location: Online
Duration: 3 days
Tuition: $745
Can be applied to:
Dialogue and Civic Engagement Certificate
Upcoming Offerings
Register for a course at any time, with the option to apply to a program later.
- Wed, Oct 22, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Pacific Time (virtual class)
- Thu, Oct 23, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Pacific Time (virtual class)
- Fri, Oct 24, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Pacific Time (virtual class)
What you will learn
After completing this course, you’ll be able to do the following:
- Ensure all participants understand the history and roots of facilitation practices and how they are used to support group participation, dialogue and problem-solving in a variety of communities
- Identify various styles of facilitation and clarify the core values that inform these styles
- Develop skills and practices to address issues related to power, privilege and social equity effectively
- Assemble a basic, comprehensive framework of process design, facilitation concepts and models to inform engagement with groups
- Experiment with the application of facilitation tools and approaches through exercises, simulations and case studies
How you will learn and be evaluated
- Advance readings
- Assignments to be completed outside of scheduled class times
- Exercises
- Mini-lectures
- Group discussion
- Individual and group exercises
- Role playing
You will be evaluated on:
- Class participation
- Assignments
Learning Materials
No textbook is required. We will provide all course materials online.
Technical Requirements
For online courses, you will need a computer with audio and microphone that is connected to the internet. Canvas is the online system that will be used for the course. For more information and online support, visit Online Learning.