Teaching techniques

It is essential when delivering DAFNE sessions to avoid a lecturing style or ‘chalk and talk’. This does not support health literacy. Activities encouraged in face-to-face DAFNE facilitation support the practise of new skills, working as a group and supporting each other. For example:

• pair discussion and feedback
• workbook examples
• problem solving
• work stations
• games and quizzes
• feedback and reflection.

The following sections describe techniques and skills that can support health literacy and facilitate effective course delivery, with specific examples from DAFNE sessions.