Session 1: Welcome and Introduction

During this session, participants will reflect on their expectations for the training and agree on ground rules.

By the end of this unit, participants will:

• Become familiar with each other.
• Discuss the training’s contents.
• Set group norms and expectations for the training.
• Complete the knowledge assessment.

Total: 70 minutes (1 hour, 10 minutes)

• 20 minutes: Welcome and Pair Activity: Participant Introductions
• 15 minutes: Facilitator Presentation: Training Workshop Overview
• 15 minutes: Group Discussion: Setting Expectations and Ground Rules
• 20 minutes: Individual Work: Knowledge Assessment/Pre-Test*

• Print, download, and gather materials
• Prepare separate flip chart papers with:
  • The Unit Objectives
  • “Course Expectations”
  • “Ground Rules”

• 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