Education, Training and Development Adult Learning

Facilitation Skills For Diverse Learning Methodologies Training

SAQA US 117871 | NQF 5 | Credits 10 | Duration 7 Days
From $1,523 per delegate

Description

This course equips facilitators with the skills to design and deliver effective learning experiences for diverse groups, accommodating varied learning styles and methodologies. Participants will learn to create inclusive environments that enhance engagement and knowledge retention across multicultural and multigenerational audiences.

Learning Outcomes

  • Apply a range of facilitation techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles.
  • Analyze learner characteristics and contextual factors to select appropriate methodologies.
  • Design inclusive learning activities that promote participation and engagement.
  • Implement strategies to manage group dynamics and address barriers to learning.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of facilitation approaches using feedback and observation.
  • Demonstrate adaptability in facilitating both synchronous and asynchronous learning sessions.

Target Audience

This course is designed for trainers, educators, and facilitators who need to adapt their facilitation techniques to suit diverse learning preferences and contexts, including corporate trainers, HR professionals, and subject matter experts.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment. However, prior experience in training or facilitation is beneficial.

Course Outline

Day 1: Foundations of Facilitation and Diversity in Learning

Objectives:
• Understand the role of a facilitator vs a trainer
• Identify diverse learning styles and preferences
• Explain the principles of adult learning (andragogy)
• Recognise barriers to learning in diverse groups

Topics:
• Defining facilitation and key competencies
• Overview of learning theories: behaviourism, cognitivism, constructivism
• Learning styles: VARK, Kolb, Honey & Mumford
• The learning cycle and its application
• Introduction to Unit Standard 117871 outcomes
• Creating a safe and inclusive learning environment

Day 2: Communication and Group Dynamics

Objectives:
• Apply effective verbal and non-verbal communication techniques
• Manage group dynamics and participant interactions
• Use active listening and questioning skills
• Handle challenging behaviours constructively

Topics:
• Communication models (e.g., Transactional Analysis)
• Active listening, paraphrasing, and summarising
• Questioning techniques: open, closed, probing, reflective
• Group development stages: forming, storming, norming, performing
• Dealing with difficult participants and conflicts
• Building rapport and trust in diverse groups

Day 3: Designing and Structuring Learning Sessions

Objectives:
• Design session plans aligned with learning outcomes
• Select appropriate methods for diverse learners
• Sequence activities to optimise engagement
• Incorporate formative assessment opportunities

Topics:
• Session planning frameworks (e.g., ADDIE, experiential cycle)
• Matching methods to learning styles and content types
• Icebreakers, energisers, and closure activities
• Time management and pacing
• Developing learning aids and resources
• Integrating assessment for learning

Day 4: Facilitation Techniques for Diverse Methodologies

Objectives:
• Apply a range of facilitation techniques for different contexts
• Use cooperative and collaborative learning strategies
• Facilitate discussions, debates, and brainstorming
• Adapt techniques for virtual and blended environments

Topics:
• Lecture, demonstration, and guided discovery
• Small group work: think-pair-share, jigsaw, fishbowl
• Role-play, simulation, and case studies
• Brainstorming and nominal group technique
• Facilitating online sessions: tools and tips
• Managing hybrid groups effectively

Day 5: Assessment and Feedback in Facilitation

Objectives:
• Design and use formative and summative assessments
• Provide constructive feedback that promotes learning
• Evaluate learner progress against outcomes
• Use self and peer assessment techniques

Topics:
• Types of assessment: diagnostic, formative, summative
• Assessment instruments: rubrics, checklists, observation
• Feedback models (e.g., Pendleton, SBI)
• Giving and receiving feedback effectively
• Recording and reporting learner progress
• Reflective practice for facilitators

Day 6: Advanced Facilitation and Inclusivity

Objectives:
• Facilitate sensitive and controversial topics with care
• Adapt facilitation for learners with special needs
• Promote cultural sensitivity and inclusivity
• Use facilitation to foster critical thinking and problem-solving

Topics:
• Facilitating difficult conversations
• Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles
• Accommodations for disabilities and learning barriers
• Cultural competence and avoiding bias
• Socratic questioning and critical dialogue
• Encouraging deep learning and transfer

Day 7: Integration, Evaluation, and Action Planning

Objectives:
• Synthesise and apply all facilitation skills in a simulated session
• Evaluate own facilitation practice using feedback
• Develop a personal action plan for continuous improvement
• Complete unit standard assessment requirements

Topics:
• Peer facilitation practice and feedback
• Self-evaluation and reflective journaling
• Developing a facilitation portfolio
• Action planning for professional development
• Final assessment: practical demonstration
• Course review and certification pathway

Practicals

No practicals for this training.

This course is made up of exercises and case studies delivered alongside the theory — no separate practical sessions are required to complete it.

Summatives

Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course and a final summative test at the end.

Daily Exercises — 30%

Every training day ends with a multiple-choice exercise scored out of 100%. The scores from each daily exercise are averaged across the duration of the course to produce a Daily Average mark, which contributes 30% to the final total.

Final Test — 70%

On the last day a final summative test is written. It is a multiple-choice paper with multiple-answer questions: each question may have more than one correct option, and a single wrong selection on a question marks the entire question wrong — no partial credit. The final test is scored out of 100% and contributes 70% to the overall mark.

Final Total
Component Out of Weight
Daily Average (multiple choice) 100% 30%
Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice) 100% 70%
Final Total 100%

All marks are recorded on the AATICD LMS and visible to each learner under their account.

Certificate

Certificate of Completion

Awarded to delegates who achieve an overall mark of 50% or higher on the Final Total (Daily Average 30% + Final Test 70%).

How it works
  • Certificates are auto-generated on the AATICD LMS as soon as the marks pass the 50% threshold.
  • Each certificate is a branded PDF with the delegate's name, the course title, the unit standard ID, NQF level, credits, and the date of issue.
  • You can download or print your certificate from your LMS dashboard at any time after issue — there's no reissue fee and no expiry date.
  • If you scored under 50% you can sit the final test again at the next scheduled session at no extra cost.
Where to find it

Sign in to the LMS, open your dashboard, and your certificates appear under My Certificates. Each entry has a View / Download button and a print option.

Training Discounts

Group discounts apply automatically — the more delegates you enrol, the greater the saving. Discounts are calculated at 3% per 5 delegates, scaling up to 40% off for 100+ delegates.

Delegates Discount
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10 6% off
15 9% off
20 12% off
25 15% off
30 18% off
50 30% off
75 35% off
100 40% off

3% discount per 5 delegates, up to 40% off for 100+ delegates. Contact us for a custom group quote.

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