Overview
During this unit, participants will reflect on their expectations for the training and agree on ground rules.
Objectives
By the end of this unit, participants will:
- Reflect on their expectations for the training.
- Agree on ground rules (norms) for the training.
Timing & Methodology
Total: 45 minutes
- 15 minutes: Ice-breakers/Introductions
- 15 minutes: Housekeeping, Ground Rules, Expectations, and Agenda
- 15 minutes: Knowledge Assessment*
*Note: Participants can begin the knowledge assessment during registration and finish during this session to save time.
Preparation
- Print, download, and gather materials
- Prepare two sheets of flip chart paper: “Ground Rules” and “Garden”
- Prepare a Course Agenda handout with detailed information on the course units, subtopics, and schedule
- Prepare small pieces of paper with written numbers, one for each participant
- Place the Course Agenda, Learning Objectives, Pre-test, markers, and Post-it notes on the tables for the participants prior to the start of the day
Resources Available Online
- Refer to the Facilitator's Guide for the detailed session guide and list of materials needed for this unit
- Presentation
- Participant Workbook
- Sample Course Agenda
- Pre-test