Teachers As Facilitators

Always be yourself. When facilitating a group, authenticity prevents artificial behaviors from emerging. These behaviors are obvious to the group in which you’re trying to build safety and trust. #tafmindsets #teachersasfacilitators #carolynmckanders #bobgarmston #facilitation

Rapport, empathy, and deep connection are essential to facilitating and developing groups. When asked, "What's resonating most about this work?" TAF trainer Mary Bouley shared, "What resonates most for me is the power of the mindsets and premises to create containers for deep human connection and consideration." . . . . . #tafmindsets #teachersasfacilitators #leadersasfacilitators #facilitationskills #carolynmckanders #bobgarmston #leadership

If you are someone who facilitates meetings you might be interested in the book and the training. I am available to support your organization to learn and embody the 5 facilitator Mindsets. While the book is addressed to teachers it is applicable to anyone who facilitates meetings. Check out the video and listen to Carolyn talk about the 5 Mindsets.

Ways to remain authentic and build trust when facilitating groups include: 🟣Attentive listening 🟣Impartiality and patience 🟣Sensitivity to group energy (Reference: Hanifan, 2020) . . . . . #tafmindsets #teachersasfacilitators #leadersasfacilitators #facilitation #groupfacilitation #authenticity #carolynmckanders #bobgarmston #trust

Do you facilitate meetings? Lead a group? D you want to develop yourself in order to support others? This workshop might be just right for you! https://lnkd.in/gcjZAsNE

It's finally here!!! It's Your Turn: Teachers As Facilitators is available. Authors Carolyn McKanders and Bob Garmston are delighted to unveil this new handbook to support the facilitation and empowerment of groups! Here's Carolyn unboxing the first copies of this Solution Tree resource. https://lnkd.in/erakuEC4 #tafmindsets #teachersasfacilitators #leadersasfacilitators #carolynmckanders #bobgarmston #facilitationskills #teacherleaders #solutiontree

The facilitator mindset, "Prepare... Don't Attach," focuses on both planning and flexibility. As a facilitator, your personality and your uniqueness give the craft value. Anyone can execute a plan and follow a series of questions. Only you can make personal connections at the moment with a group and its responses. Refrain from being attached to your plan so that you can respond to what the group needs most. #tafmindsets #teachersasfacilitators #teacherleaders #facilitationskills #facilitationmindsets

“It’s validating to know that the school expects us to bring out the best in ourselves and those we work with. The (TAF) workshop reinforced the idea of creating a rank-free and safe working space for all.” -English Teacher & TAF Participant Thank you, Rampal Singh for leading this work at Heritage Xperiential Learning School in India! . . . . . #tafmindsets #teachersasfacilitators #carolynmckanders #bobgarmston #facilitation #collaboration #facilitationskills #heritagexperientiallearningschool

🚨🚨Special Announcement🚨🚨 It's Your Turn: Teachers As Facilitators is now available through Solution Tree. We're excited to make this resource more widely available to build confident and competent facilitators. It's a wonderful resource to gift to PLC leads, Grade-Level Chairs, Assistant Principals, and others who facilitate meetings regularly. Visit https://lnkd.in/eRY9Gv3Q to view and share the landing page. . . . . . #tafmindsets #teachersasfacilitators #leadership #bobgarmston #carolynmckanders #facilitation #facilitionskills

Thank you PITT COUNTY SCHOOLS for engaging in this important work! 💜 #tafmindsets #teachersasfacilitators