NVDA Train the trainer

Start Time	Timing	Day 1 Exercise	Notes
11am	5 min	Introductions Intro to facilitators Go-round- name brief summary of NVDA/training experience what hoping to take away from workshop	
11.05	7 min	Aim of the training - what we are covering and what we aren't: learning theory + specific NVDA tools + core set of facilitation tools not covering role of facilitator, planning workshops or problem behaviour – thought there are handouts Participants role in the training – we wassnt you to think as facilitators and not just participants! Agenda check for the workshop Mention handouts, so no need for notes unless you want to	Agenda flip inc. nature of exercises handouts
11.12	8min	Introduce purpose of group agreement as a facilitation tool propose group agreement and ask for additions etc. All voices heard All opinions respected Active agreement Being conscious of time Respecting physical limits in practice sessions Mobiles off Introduce the Parking Space as a facilitation tool	Proposed group agreement P Space flip
11.20	20 mins	Warm Up – Spectrum Line Ask who's used/taken part in a spectrum Explain that it's not an exclusive NVDA workshop tool, but is commonly used – give examples: exploring definitions of NV/ DA exploring personal limits 'I'd do that if' We're going to do one now to get us all active, give everyone the chance to speak early in the workshop and demonstrate the tool. Set up spectrum – agree/disagree. Use some of the following provocations: Statements: Climate action at the DoT is a waste of time – lasting change won't come through government We need a mix of lobbying, civil disobedience and direct action if we're going to deal with climate change in the time that we've got We don't have time to waste doing actions aimed at consumers – we need to get straight to the heart of the problem and shut down the corporations Actions on short haul flights are just tinkering at the edges of the problem – we need to target aviation in all it's forms Actions on Biofuels are interesting, but a diversion from the real issues	
11.40	10 min	Spectrum debrief Any questions about the tool itself? Where might you use it? Where would it be better to use a different tool? e.g. Numbers, mobility issues Variations? Paper spectrum/ 2 axes	
		Learning Theory	
11.50	10 min	What people remember If more experienced and working with less experienced people help facilitate their learning. Think what questions to ask, how much information to input to maximise empowerment and participation etc. In pairs match see, hear, see and hear, say & do post it notes to %s written on pyramid on handout. Quickly summarise correct answer	A4 sheet & % post-its Answer flip
12pm	5 mins	Learning Styles – Visual, Auditory & Tactile Brief PRESENTATION on Visual, Auditory and Tactile learners: Be aware of your own style and don’t let it dominate. Mix all the styles for best results!	Flipchart with 3 styles written up
12.05	30 min	Learning Styles – Activist, Pragmatist, Reflector & Theorist In pairs/threes - give the groups learning styles cards with the 4 styles and 2 or 3 positive and 2 or 3 negative characteristics of each Ask them to match the characteristic cards to a learning style Feedback from groups – not being afraid to challenge 'incorrect' answers sympathetically. Once established the right answers, give each group a learning style and ask them to come up with a couple of ideas on how that learning style would be manifested in an NVDA workshop – what would you as facilitators notice? What would they say? What would they do? Ask, which LS would have best engaged with the Spectrum line and why? What about the other activities we've done so far? Q&A – throw back to the group if possible Summarise re awareness of own style – probably discern from the description which style you are. Remember that each workshop has all styles represented so you need to cater for them all and not just your own style. Point to website for learning styles questionnaire <www.peterhoney.com>	LS cards
1 2.35	45 min	LUNCH BREAK	
		More Facilitation Tools	
1.20	25 min	Questioning Skills Ask the group – as trainers why do we ask questions rather than just giving people the answer? List answers Animal, mineral, vegetable Divide into pairs and explain the game. Let each pair play on both sides Debrief – what did you learn about asking questions? List Lateral Thinking In different pairs, handout lateral thinking puzzles and explain the difference in this questioning technique i.e. You know the answer but ask questions to get others to the answer without telling them Each pair does one puzzle each side Debrief – what did you learn about asking questions? List Where might we use questioning? Anywhere we wouldn't use it?	Why ask questions headed flip Lateral thinking puzzles
1.45	5 mins	Giving and receiving feedback Because we're going to do a practical session next, to practice questioning, we'll be giving each other feedback. So we need to ensure we do that well. As trainers you'll often be in a position to give feedback, so it's good long term practice too!	Feedback flip
1.50	50 min	Questioning practice In pairs or 3s – each group takes an NVDA training task and has to prepare to run it maximising their use of questions. They have 20 minutes to plan and then a 10- 15 minute session to facilitate, followed by feedback Give necessary support during planning Run 2 or 3 practice sessions Training tasks: Introduce a group new to blockading to: basic techniques that you can do without any lock on kit using d-locks using arm tubes	Training task sheets
2.40	15 min	Deroleing We've started looking at roleplay, and we're going on to look at more. What do you think we mean by deroleoing? Ideastorm – how might we do it? Quick demo of any complicated or more interesting methods	Deroleing headed flip
2.55	45 min	Using Roleplay In NVDA workshops we use more practice sessions (roleplay/ simulation) than almost any other workshops, so we need to do it well. In small groups/pairs – give each group a scenario (roleplay on Y with X group) Tell them that they have 45 mins to prepare a roleplay and a debrief, but we expect them to take a 15 min break during that time – whenever suits them Each group must prepare: to facilitate a short roleplay (10 mins) and then debrief it (5 mins) work out aims and then choose appropriate debrief questions Only one group will actually practice, but we'll draw straws to choose who, so you all need to prepare for real. Support practice	Roleplay scenario worksheets
3.40	30 min	Roleplay practice Draw straws and run roleplay Debrief: Facilitators – what went well/ less well Group - what went well/ less well Add any remaining points, especially around: health and safety accessibility use of questions creating a safe space (physical and emotional)/ deroleing	
4.10	50 min	Hassle Lines Hassle Lines are another common NVDA workshop tool, and as they're also a form of roleplay we thought we'd spend some time looking at them. Set up a hassle line so that everyone understands the physical 'mapping' of them Give pairs/small groups a scenario contract low-wage employee/protestor assertive police/ protestor cops 'ganging up on' protestor wall of cops/ protestor Ask them to briefly think about how they'd facilitate it: how long? What do you need to tell participants? Do both sides of lines need the same or different information? What would you like them to learn? Debrief questions? Any access/ H&S issues? Then run initial low level police/protestor line as a demonstration. Hand over to the next facilitator etc Debrief: How was it? What works well, less well? Specific feedback to facilitators. What would you use them for? Where wouldn't you use them?	
5pm	15 min	Open Space	
5.15	10 min	Closing: Trainers gifts?	Trainers gifts cards
5.25	5 min	Evaluation + / - shout out Evaluation Form	Eval forms +/- flip
5.30		END TIME	

Day 2

Start Time	Timing	Exercise	Notes
11am	5 min	Introduction Agenda check for the day Quick check in – how's everyone feeling?	Agenda flip
11.05	10 min	NVDA Trainers People Bingo	People bingo sheets
11.15	60 min	Access Issues / Discussion Tools Ask group what they think we might mean by 'access issues / accessibility' In 3 small groups – each group prepares a tool: Ideastorm – facilitate ideastorm around access issues in NVDA workshops – what are\the problems? Small groups – facilitate small groups - each small group takes on issues and looks for solutions Go-round – facilitate a go round of the small groups feeding back on their solutions Debrief: feedback to facilitators debrief the tools – when do they work, when don't they, which learning styles do they work for?	Tools cards Access headed flip chart
12.15	5 min	Set up Practice Preparation Encourage pairs to find a space and plan their facilitation session Remind them re time they'll have, visual aids etc Go round and check-in, answer Qs and give time warnings	Practice scenarios
12.20	90 min	Practice Preparation You've got 90 mins to prepare\your practice session and to have lunch. We'd like you to use the time half and half Support preparation	
1. 50	30 min	Practice Session 1 First Person/Pair Facilitate (20 min) Feedback (10 min) from volunteer facilitator(s) Feedback from participants Anything else from facilitators	
2.20	5 min	Energiser whilst next facilitators prepare	
2.25	30 min	Practice Session 2 Second Person/Pair Facilitate (20 min) Feedback (10 min) from volunteer facilitator(s) Feedback from participants Anything else from facilitators	
2.55	15 min	BREAK	
3.10	30 min	Practice Session 3 Third Person/Pair Facilitate (20 min) Feedback (10 min) from volunteer facilitator(s) Feedback from participants Anything else from facilitators	
3.40	5 min	Energiser whilst next facilitators prepare	
3.45	30 min	Practice Session 4 Final Person/Pair Facilitate (20 min) Feedback (10 min) from volunteer facilitator(s) Feedback from participants Anything else from facilitators	
4.15	10 min	Closing Next Steps – preparation for next weekend?	
4.25	5 min	Evaluation Evaluation Form	Eval forms
4.30		End Time

Richard Shore

2006-08-16T15:29:03