5 Activities for informal learning facilitators

These two activities focus on comprehension, speaking, listening and asking questions. The activities encourage learners to develop skills to:

• use their own words
• speak confidently
• listen closely
• ask for clarification when they do not understand something.

Learners, especially girls, may not feel confident to admit that they do not understand something. They might fear being shamed or bullied by others for not understanding. In an informal learning environment, you can help learners to develop confidence for asking questions so that they understand. When a need for clarification is expressed, this is a sign of dedication to learning.

You will need to find some appropriate readings for the level of your group. These can be from newspapers, magazines, advertising or different books from the library. One reading is provided for you.