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Teaching

The Functions of a Facilitator
Teaching
Social Secretary

Here, the trainer encourages groups to work together and see that all trainees participate in the
training. Like any secretary, the trainer has to take care of arrangement materials and programme of
work.

Person with a knowledge base and a source of expertise

The trainer’s depth of knowledge in the area is important, for
she/he will be the source of information on a training
programme. Further the trainer should have expertise
enough to act as adviser to participants on issues and
problems they may want to bring up. A note of caution here :
don’t pretend to be an ‘expert’ – you may lose credibility with
the group! Saying ‘I don’t know let me find out’ might be better
than giving an unsatisfactory or wrong answer.
Administration
Motivator, Encourager and Inspirer

It lies with the trainer to generate enthusiasm on the course. An indifferent trainer can very quickly
demotivate the group, while, a committed trainer can make a substantial difference to the quality of
involvement of the trainers on the course.

Presenter

On a training programme, the skills of presentation invariably find a place. The trainer himself/herself
should have a high degree of presentation skills to be credible.

The five main qualities of a good presenter are

• Calm confidence that come when you know what you are doing.
• Ability to guide the course forward confidently.
• Ability to resolve problems.
• Clarity of expression Lesson Plans
• Ability to ‘think on one’s feet’

Activity

• Think of two teachers/trainers who have impressed you deeply.
• Analyse the roles they played in the class in terms of the categories listed above.
• Present your analysis to your group

Handouts

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