Group Activities in Facilitation

These flashcards cover various group activities and facilitation techniques presented by Chrisma C. Bangaoil in BES 3141.

What is the purpose of a Go-Round activity?

To give each participant an opportunity to speak.

When should you use an Ice Breaker?

To introduce people to each other and encourage them to speak.

What is the main idea of IdeaStorm (Roving)?

To generate ideas about several issues by moving from flipchart to flipchart.

How is Parking Space used in discussions?

To address issues that are not immediately relevant and revisit them later.

What are benefits of using Small Groups in facilitation?

They aid deeper conversations and encourage participation from quieter members.

What is the goal of Paired Listening?

To allow each participant to actively listen to another without expressing their own opinion.

How does the Hot Seat technique work?

Participants practice handling a problem by taking turns in the 'hot seat'.

What does the Spectrum Line activity assess?

Participants' agreement or disagreement on an issue.

How is the Fishbowl technique structured?

A small group performs an activity while the larger group observes and gives feedback.

What is the purpose of Reverse Idea Storm?

To explore what makes a bad situation instead of a good one.

When should you use an Energizer?

When the group is flagging or needs to refresh their energy.

What is a Debrief used for?

To analyze what was successful and what was learned after an activity.

What is the aim of the Evaluation process?

To gather feedback on the session's effectiveness and facilitators' methods.

How does Throwing it Back engage a group?

By returning a question to the group for discussion and input.

What does Weather Reporting assess in a group?

The emotional or cognitive 'temperature' of participants.

How does Forum Theatre work?

Participants act out a problem and explore alternative solutions.

What is the structure of Parallel Lines?

Participants face each other in pairs to ask and answer questions.

How does Gallery Report-back function?

Groups summarize discussions on flipcharts and participants take a gallery walk.

What is the purpose of a Straw Poll?

To gather quick opinions using colored cards.

How does a Dart Board function as an evaluation tool?

Participants rate different aspects by placing dots on divided segments.

What does Shared Experience involve?

A collaborative activity that builds relevant shared experiences.

What is the goal of Naming Elephants?

To acknowledge unspoken issues within the group.

How does Building the Container help in facilitation?

It enables participants to express discomfort and build trust.

What is the significance of Reading Signals?

To be aware of non-verbal cues and group dynamics.

What does Giving Feedback aim to achieve?

To help members understand their actions for improvement.

How is Digging Deeper used effectively?

To understand underlying issues through deeper inquiry.

What is the importance of Summarizing in discussions?

To ensure everyone shares the same understanding of key points.

How does Framing set the tone for a discussion?

By establishing context, boundaries, and direction.

What does Process Observation entail?

Watching holistic group dynamics and non-verbal signals.

What role does Questioning play in facilitation?

To stimulate discussion and exploratory conversation.

What is Reflecting in Action?

Adapting interventions during a meeting based on real-time observations.

What does Designing a Plan require from the facilitator?

To schedule activities considering group dynamics and desired outcomes.

Why is Giving Attention to One Individual important?

To manage engagement, especially from marginalized participants.

What does Timing and Pacing ensure in a session?

That the group remains on schedule while addressing evolving needs.

What is Multipartiality in group facilitation?

Understanding and representing all positions with awareness of power dynamics.

How should a facilitator deal with conflict?

By reminding participants of norms and allowing everyone to be heard.

Why is Noticing and Using Your Feelings relevant?

To enhance self-awareness of the facilitator's emotional responses.

What does Enabling Full Participation encourage?

Opportunities for everyone to contribute, stepping out of their comfort zones.

How can Humor and Smiling benefit the group?

By lightening the atmosphere and increasing engagement.

What does the note about keeping creativity within context emphasize?

That creativity should be relevant to the group's goals.

What is suggested about combining and contextualizing in the facilitation process?

To enhance the relevance and engagement of activities.

How should participants engage during an IdeaStorm?

By moving around and contributing ideas to each issue.

What is key when conducting a Debrief discussion?

To focus on learning objectives from the activity.

How can participants be encouraged during Small Group discussions?

By ensuring there's a recap or plenary discussion afterward.

What approach should be taken when using humor?

Use it appropriately to maintain professionalism.

What does utilizing a Feedback guideline involve?

Establishing a structure for observation and feedback.

What types of questions should facilitators avoid?

Yes-no or why questions, as they limit open conversation.

What are the potential outcomes of effective facilitation?

Improved engagement, participation, and collective learning.

Why is it important to adapt activity plans during facilitation?

To respond to the group's changing needs and dynamics.

What are some benefits of using physical activity during Energizer sessions?

To refresh participants’ energy and boost engagement.

How does a well-facilitated Fishing Bowl help participants?

It provides a chance for observation and constructive feedback.

What is the function of assigning roles in Parallel Lines?

To engage participants in a peer-based question and answer.