Facilitate a Group Discussion

Organize and facilitate a discussion with family and/or friends ( 3 or more people must attend).
Before you begin this lessons I want you to read this website carefully http://www.vermontbook.org/articles2.html

• Invite a group of people to join in a discussion or brainstorming session
• Select a topic
• Give the participants a date, time, place and topic.
• Begin the group discussion by making sure everyone knows everyone and why they are here
• Set guidelines such as keeping to the topic, listening to each other and respect.
• Your job as facilitator is to be sure all guidelines are kept and everyone gets a chance to speak. Don't let one person dominate.  Draw those in who aren't participating in the conversation.
• This discussion should last at least 1 hour ( more if you like).
• End with a conclusion of what you have discussed or any decisions made.

Reporting Assignment has 2 parts.

#1. Give a detailed report about the topic, depth of discussion and how you felt as your were facilitating this Group Discussion - use the form below

#2. Have the participants assess your role as a facilitator. Send me the results of their assessment - use the form below.