Lesson 01

01 The role of the facilitator in participatory video

Key characteristics to be a good facilitator:

• Clearly explain what you are going to do.
• Manage expectations: clearly explain the potential benefits.
• Get to know the participants: learn their names and backgrounds.
• Encourage participation: be aware of who is talking and encourage/help quieter participants to take part.
• Be an active listener: always listen and pay attention, even if someone is not speaking in your language, in which case a translator can be engaged.
• Be observant and aware of group dynamics.
• Be positive: always encourage and support participants.
• Be neutral: ensure you facilitate all views.
• Behave according to local rules and customs: respect local customs including appropriate expressions and body language.
• Ask for feedback and answer participants’ questions.

Now watch the video tutorial and then complete the first quiz.

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