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Finally ... Setting up a peer-to-be group in your area can make a real difference in your community and it can be a really rewarding experience. But don’t feel like you are on your own. There are plenty of places you can go to for advice and lots of helpful videos to watch. We have included some links that you might helpful.
Remember
z recreate not translate, for example, help people construct their own understanding
z top up not tip in, build on prior knowledge
z output trumps input – learning is an active process z the importance of reflection time.
Useful blog posts:
https://workshopswithwow.com/2015/05/24/helping-adults- learn/
https://workshopswithwow.com/2013/04/25/effective-flip- charts/
https://workshopswithwow.com/2012/08/27/closing-the- workshop-with-wow/
Some useful posts from Enablers of Change:
https://www.enablersofchange.com.au/creating-enduring- change-using-peer-to-peer-learning/
https://www.enablersofchange.com.au/how-to-build-a-sticky- wall/
Helpful links
Useful videos:
Massey Uni farmer learning overview https://youtu.be/ hRU0ne3h_ag
Small group learning module https://beeflambnz.com/ knowledge-hub/module/small-group-learning-supports-taking- action-farm
RMPP Action Group videos:
z Taihape Group just started https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=n1vNLLlTd2c
z Taihape Group 2 years in https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=u8RUfd-rm8Q&t=2s
z Nationwide Group https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=XnAxyH-dUsk&t=167s
z North Otago Group (first Action Group) https://www. youtube.com/watch?v=6Jp0mXqeKgE
z RMPP Action Network website https://www.rmpp.co.nz/ Australasian Pacific Extension Network (APEN)
www.apen.org.au
Australasian Facilitator network (AFN) www.afn.net.au
International Association of Facilitators
www.iaf-world.org
Support
It is worth establishing a peer-to-peer group for facilitators, either informally or formally. This is a useful way of gaining support as a facilitator. The benefits gained from being involved in a professional peer-to-peer group are:
z tapping into knowledge and expertise of other rural facilitators
z developing a sounding board for your facilitation practice z building your network.
Professional development opportunities are often available through the professional associations such as Australasia-Pacific Extension Network (APEN) and Australasian Facilitators Network (AFN).
The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries is currently providing online training for facilitators of peer-to-peer groups. This training consists of two modules. The first module ‘How to facilitate Learning’ is drawn from the RMPP Lead Facilitator Workshop. Module 2 provides practical tips and processes to plan effective peer-to-peer programs.
For more information contact Dr Niall Connolly, 0436 606 055 or email niall.connolly@daf.qld.gov.au.
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