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04 RF1What is the purpose of our SB-INSET activities? What is the role ofthe SBRT in these activities?ObjectiveParticipants are aware of the purpose of a range of SB-INSET activities and the role theSBRT will play in each.TimeMaterials30 minutesTask & OrganisationInput for task: reflection on activities from 01 In2; personal perceptions1.1 (10 minutes – plenary) Look back at the range of activities brainstormed anddisplayed on wall (from 01 In2) that they, as SBRTs, will be expected to organise intheir schools. Ask participants for as many different reasons as possible forcarrying out these activities. List all the participants’ ideas on flipchart. Reasonsmay include:♦♦♦♦To learn new skills or knowledgeTo reflect on something that hashappenedTo plan somethingTo analyse an issue♦♦♦To share ideas andopinionsTo introduce a newapproach or technologyTo inform1.2 (15 minutes – plenary) Go through the list of reasons, and for each suggestion askthe question – ‘What is the facilitators’ role in this?’ It may be useful to refer back tothe directive/facilitative continuum and consider which purpose lends itself to amore directive approach and which to a more facilitative approach – although thedistinction may not always be clearcut.Note: It is crucial that participants discuss this in relation to their own situation andexperience.Explain that an important part of a facilitator’s role is to clarify with teachers in theirschools what it is they want from an event and how best to go about getting it.Even when there is an externally imposed agenda or syllabus, the facilitator shouldalso see themselves as ‘serving’ the group and meeting its needs.OutputList of reasons for SB-INSET activities.Feedbacknone40 Jamaica All Age Schools Project: Facilitator Training for School Based Resource Teachers