In this episode, host Beth Cougler Blom answers a listener’s question about how to help people shift from lecture-style delivery to a more engaging, participatory approach to facilitating learning. Drawing from years of experience supporting faculty and facilitators, Beth shares practical strategies for supporting others in embracing active learning methods.
Beth also talks about:
- Establishing a culture of continuous improvement
- Using goal setting and debriefing to grow facilitation skills
- Taking a coach approach to support others
- Explaining why active learning works using plain language
- Encouraging facilitators to let go of control and learn alongside their participants
Links From the Episode
- EP 4 Facilitation is the New Coaching with Moe Poirier
- Design to Engage: How to Create and Facilitate a Great Learning Experience For Any Group with Beth Cougler Blom
- EP 47 The Pivotal Role of Learning Outcomes with Beth Cougler Blom
- EP 19 Choosing Activities with Beth Cougler Blom
- Instructional Skills Workshop
- Universal Design for Learning
Connect with the Facilitating on Purpose Podcast
- Follow Facilitating on Purpose on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, or YouTube
- Show website: http://facilitatingonpurpose.ca
Connect with Beth Cougler Blom
- Give feedback or suggest upcoming show topics or guests at hello@bcblearning.com
- Visit bcblearning.com to explore Beth’s services as a facilitator and learning designer
- Purchase a copy of Beth’s book, Design to Engage
- Follow Beth on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn
Podcast production services by Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions.
Show Transcript
For this episode, you’ll find an AI-generated transcript available on platforms that support them. A manually prepared transcript isn’t available this time, but we hope the AI version helps you follow along.
