creating mini scenarios and branching scenarios

 

Mini-Scenarios

Mini-scenarios, or one-question scenario assessments, are slightly more active than just listening to an example. Set up a short scenario and ask learners a multiple choice question. I frequently use this technique with clients who are just dipping their toes in scenario-based learning but aren’t ready to jump into full-blown branching or simulations. You can use this technique for practice or assessment, even in a linear elearning course. In ILT, use a scenario to pose a question to the class. Ask which choice they would make with a show of hands.

Branching Scenarios

Branching scenarios are one of the most active methods of using scenarios for learning, short of simulations and serious games. Branching lets learners make choices and see the consequences of their actions. It gives them a safe space to fail and learn from mistakes.

TNI questions from a Survey on WA

 Also useful in job interviews 

Here are a few sample Questions . Food for thought . 

( 1 ) What are the top 5 impactful / flagship/ award winning learning initiatives in your organization ?  

(2) Please provide short 2–3-line descriptions for the above initiatives that makes it impactful - standout feature/modality etc. 

( 3)  .What are the top 5 behavioural skills or competencies that L&D focuses on for upskilling and reskilling in your organisation? 

(4)  What is the highlight of your group induction program? 

(5 ) .Describe Top 3-5 people/ team manager development program(s) in your organisation

(6 ) Describe Flagship leadership development intervention(s) in your organisation?

( 7) Additional Learning and Development focus areas (if you want to share)

( 8 ) Do you have a competency framework for your employees ? 

(9 ) Briefly describe the competency framework

(10 ) What learning innovations your organization is most proud of ? Can you share a brief about the same?

(11 ) How is learning effectiveness measured in your organisation?

( 12 )What according to you are some important levers for transferring learning in the workplace?

(13) Which describes your current role in your organisation?

Accessible Training Design

 

In Marie Dubost's facilitation session, she asked participants to come up with suitable metaphors on ' Accessible Facilitation Session Design ' . Here's what her participants came up with . 

(1)  Accessible Session Design is like a flipped solar system.  

Instead of designing the standards for access to the most ABLE among us, create sessions that can be accessible to the widest group of people possible. 

(2) Accessible facilitation design is like Vine. In the forest , the bigger and stronger trees enable the growth of the vine, smaller plants and saplings by giving them something to climb on to. To finally reach the sunlgiht. 

(3) Accessible Facilition Design is like a dinner table ! 

Build it as wide and as long as possible so as to accommodate a variety of abilities and perspectives. 

(4)  Accessbile session design is like - a Menu in the restaurant . By offering a Menu or a buffet with many choices, we cater to the largest group possible, and to their preferences. 

Accessible Training / Facilitation session design tips for participants with limited mobility. 

 Mobility challenge is not about being in wheel chairs. Some people have difficulty in moving all limbs or limited mobility in other limbs. 

Hence,  plan a variety of activities that accomodate a limited movement. 

Accessible Facilitation Program Design tool : CAPTIONS . 

Captions in English are very popular even among participants with no hearing impairments or challenges ! 

A Study found that, 66% of students with English as a second language found captions very helpful. 

 For the Voice Over that is in English. 

StageText, a UK charity that provides captioning for broadcast and for live events found that, 80% of students aged 18-24 enable captions while watching TV ! 

64% of users  between 25 and 35 do the same ! 

Patented Group Work Training Tool : Groupworks Deck !!

  My Question to Bing Chat : 

Q : What is Groupworks Deck and how does it work or operate ? What are the uses of Groupworks Deck ?

The **Groupworks Deck** is a collection of **100 full-color cards** that describe patterns and practices used by skilled facilitators and participants to make group sessions productive, fulfilling, and even magical¹.

 The deck consists of **91 pattern cards** and **9 category cards**¹². 

It is designed to be used as a reference tool for planning sessions, reflecting on and debriefing them, providing guidance, and sharing responsibility for making the process go well¹. 

The cards were created by more than fifty volunteers from diverse organizational backgrounds who collaborated over three years to express the core wisdom at the heart of successful group sessions¹. 

The deck can be used as a framework and learning tool for those studying the field¹.

The Groupworks Deck can be used in various ways, including:

(1) - **Planning sessions**: 

The deck can help facilitators plan sessions by providing a wide range of patterns and practices to choose from¹.

(2) - **Reflection and debriefing**: 

After a session, the deck can be used to reflect on and debrief the experience, helping participants identify what worked well and what could be improved¹.

(3) - **Guidance and support**:

 The cards can provide guidance and support during group sessions, helping participants navigate challenges and make the most of their time together¹.

(4) - **Shared responsibility**:

 By using the deck, participants can share responsibility for making the process go well, ensuring that everyone has a voice and contributes to the group's success¹.

The Groupworks Deck is a valuable resource for facilitators, group process workers, and anyone interested in improving group dynamics and collaboration¹. 

You can find more information about the deck, including how to purchase a copy or download a free PDF version, on the [Group Works website](https://groupworksdeck.org/)¹³⁴.

Source: Conversation with Bing, 21/September /2023

(1) Welcome to the Group Pattern Language Project | Group Works. https://groupworksdeck.org/

(2) The Group Works Card Deck | Group Works. https://groupworksdeck.org/deck.

(3) Buy the Group Works Card Deck | Group Works. https://groupworksdeck.org/buy

(4) Download | Group Works. https://groupworksdeck.org/thank-you-download.

The Dreyfus model of learning & skill development ( Bing Chat )

 Q to Bing ; What is Dreyfus model of skill acquisiton ? 

The Dreyfus model of skill acquisition is a model that describes how learners acquire skills through formal instruction and practicing. It was proposed by brothers Stuart  Dreyfus and Hubert Dreyfus in 1980. The model is used in the fields of education and operations research . 

The model proposes that a student passes through five distinct stages . 

1. **Novice**: 

At this stage, learners have little or no experience or background knowledge. They must adhere to a clear set of rules or guidelines and often need supervision to complete tasks².

2. **Advanced Beginner**: 

Once the novice has learned the basic rules of a skill, they progress to advanced beginner. Here, they begin applying rules to new situations and receive important feedback when they make a mistake².

3. **Competence**: 

During the competency stage, the learner encounters situations where the rules don’t apply or where it is unclear which rules should be used. This can lead to the individual becoming paralyzed by indecision².

4. **Proficient**:

 Generally speaking, the proficient individual can select an appropriate course of action for any situation with confidence².

5. **Expert**: 

In the expert stage, action is driven by intuition derived from a deep understanding of the subject matter².

The Dreyfus model is based on four binary qualities:

- Recollection (non-situational or situational)

- Recognition (decomposed or holistic)

- Decision (analytical or intuitive)

- Awareness (monitoring or absorbed)¹

The original model included mastery as the last stage. In the book Mind over Machine, this was slightly adjusted to end with Expertise¹. The Dreyfus model is widely used to provide a means of assessing and supporting progress in the development of new skills and competencies².

FAC 120 Zoom meet 09 Sept 2022 Saturday . Led by Vinisha Jaiswal , IAF

 FAC 120 Zoom meet . Sat 09 Sept 2023 Prep meet.  

Client : SBI . Apex training institute , Gacchi Bowli. They have participants pan india . They are undergoing training, from 9.30 am to 5.30 pm.  1 hour training after the 9.30 am to 5.30 pm. 

We need 5 to 6 facilitators. Based on personality development.  (1) Work life balance (2) Stress management (3) Emotional intelligence . They have a work exp between 10 years to 20 years . 

Activity 1 : Write the first letter of your name. Draw  a picture . If you are stressed, whom do you meet ? 

Meet 3 people who are not immediately next to your left or right ? 

Activity : What is one action do you take to relieve your stress and maintain peace ? 

Second one : What causes stress in your job ? 

Q 3 : What is one hack / trick / tip - to improve work life balance in your job ? 

Q 4 : What about ' glad mad ' exercise ? 

Q 5 : What are the tell-tale signs of someone undergoing stress ? 

Q 6 : What the healthy coping up mechanisms to handle stress ? 

Q 7 : 

WORK LIFE BALANCE : 

1. What are the challenges and hurdles in maintaining work life balance ? 

2.Work life balance best practices

3. Work life balance tips and advice

4.Work life balance or work life intergration ? 

5. How does maintaining work life balance help you ? 

We need to decide on 

(a) Stationary and materials required . 

(b) Placards ? Roll sheets ?  post it notes ? 

(c) Any other equipment required. 

(d) Physical activities?