Training of Roma Health Mediators in Reproductive Health

• How many women will likely be present?
2. What are my objectives? What do I want the group to know or be able to do as a result
of my session? This determines the key message of my presentation.
Ask the group:
‣ Why is it important for you to know what you want the group to know or be able
to do as a result of your session?
What you want them to know or be able to do as a result of your session:
• Defines the main themes to be discussed during the session.
• Influences the choice of methods to be used to facilitate learning during the session.
(For example, if you want women to learn new ways to prepare more nutritious
foods for babies, you might want to do a demonstration of preparation of these
foods)
• Influences the choice of visual aids you may use
• Is necessary in order to evaluate the effectiveness of the session
3. Where will the session take place? How long will it last?
Ask:
‣ What factors influence the choice of location and the length of time of the
session?
• Availability of space and seats for the size of group you anticipate (Can the space be
organized so that women are comfortable and can see each other?)
• How much time women will be able to spend
• How much time I will be able to spend
4. What method of facilitation/teaching will I use? What kinds of questions will I ask to
facilitate participation and learning?
Ask:
‣ What factors influence the choice of teaching/facilitation method?
• The objectives of the session
• The characteristics of target group (and what they are comfortable with)
• The time and place
• The methods the facilitator is capable of using effectively
Explain that:
• In general, more effective teaching methods:
o Provide opportunity for discussion, feedback and participation
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RFHI/JSI Romania Training of RHMs in Reproductive Health Session 15: Group Education