Set Guidelines for Training
Participants have arrived and the workshop is about to begin! Have everyone sit in a circle or a formation that allows all participants and facilitators to see each other. Ensure that facilitators are mixed with the group, as this is a discussion, not a lecture. Before you begin the first ice-breaker activity, ask all participants to put on a nametag. Go around the circle and have all participants introduce themselves. In addition, ask them to say what they hope to get out of the training or why they think this training might be useful.
Remember to set the agenda for the subjects and activities your workshop will pursue. Participants should have a clear outline of the sessions that will be covered in the training, a timeline for the training days, and a list of learning objectives they are expected to achieve by the end of the two days. Let participants know where the washrooms are and where they may securely store their belongings if needed.
Once you’ ve completed introductions and before you begin the actual training, it is important that you and the participants set guidelines for the space. Be clear about the roles of the participants and facilitators. This is a key element in ensuring that participants feel comfortable and safe. Let participants know this is space where they can speak freely about issues related to sex and drug use without fear of repercussion or judgment.
Brainstorm with the participants what they need to feel safe and comfortable during the training. Write their suggestions on flipchart paper and post on a wall in the room. Some possible ideas are:
Be on time- mobile phones set to silent mode- respect everyone’ s opinions- agree to disagree- confidentiality( anything personal stays in the room), etc.
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