In this episode, host Beth Cougler Blom answers a listener's question about how to help people shift from lecture-style delivery to a more engaging, participatory approach to facilitating learning. Drawing from years of experience supporting faculty and facilitators, Beth shares practical strategies for supporting others in embracing active learning methods.

Beth also talks about:

• Establishing a culture of continuous improvement
• Using goal setting and debriefing to grow facilitation skills
• Taking a coach approach to support others
• Explaining why active learning works using plain language
• Encouraging facilitators to let go of control and learn alongside their participants

Links From the Episode

• EP 4 Facilitation is the New Coaching with Moe Poirier
• Design to Engage: How to Create and Facilitate a Great Learning Experience For Any Group with Beth Cougler Blom
• EP 47 The Pivotal Role of Learning Outcomes with Beth Cougler Blom
• EP 19 Choosing Activities with Beth Cougler Blom
• Instructional Skills Workshop
• Universal Design for Learning

Connect with the Facilitating on Purpose podcast:

• Follow Facilitating on Purpose on Instagram, LinkedIn, or YouTube
• Show notes and transcripts available at facilitatingonpurpose.ca

Connect with Host Beth Cougler Blom:

• Give feedback or suggest upcoming show topics or guests at [email protected]
• Visit bcblearning.com to explore Beth's company's services in facilitation and learning design
• Purchase a copy of Beth's book, Design to Engage
• Follow Beth on Instagram or LinkedIn

Podcast production services by Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions