This activity can be found in Pretty et al, (1995) - University of ...

HO 03 UF2.1BEHAVIOURS OFDIRECTIVE LEADERS versus FACILITATORS OF GROUPSDirective leaders of groups:Facilitators of groups:1 Focus on their own needs andobjectives and see the group assupporting them.2 Concentrate on the content of thediscussion.3 Are centred on themselves and mayhave little interest in understandingothers’ views.Focus on the needs and objectives of thegroup and see their role as supporting thegroup.Concentrate on the processes of thesession to maximise the effectiveness ofeveryone’s contribution.Are centred on others and build rapport –seek to understand others’ perspectives,get alongside, get on the same wavelengthas their group.4 Believe that they are the experts andknow best; they do a lot of ‘telling’.Believe that the group members are theexperts and do a lot of ‘listening’ to them.5 Discourage participation indiscussion except in specific areas andon specific issues; control theparticipation.6 Ask fewer questions and these areoften closed and leading questions,seeking specific factual information orleading the group to a particular answer.7 Strive to put forward their own ideasand achieve their own solutions.Encourage all members of the group toparticipate in discussion – interested in awide range of views.Are tenaciously effective questioners, usingopen and probing questions to exploreissues.Coach and support the group to come upwith ideas and solutions.8 Make the decisions.9 Operate in a Controlling Parent statea lot of the time – they know best andbelieve they should be in control.F & R Bee (1998)Seek consensus agreement, win-winsolutions.Operate primarily in Adult state, withoccasional moves into Nurturing Parent andFree Child as required.34 Jamaica All Age Schools Project: Facilitator Training for School Based Resource Teachers