Reflection, Expectations and Concerns as a Facilitator

Reflection, Expectations and Concerns as a Facilitator

The Definition of FACILITATOR According to Merriam-Webster Dictionary (2013).

One that facilitates, especially:  one that helps to bring about an outcome (as learning, productivity, or communication) by providing indirect or unobtrusive assistance, guidance, or supervision.

A facilitator is one who guides, leads, takes charge, communicate, collaborate and accepts criticisms; reconstruct data to enhance one’s learning abilities from a knowledge base of literature researched by the facilitator.  As a facilitator I look to enlighten my peers with well thought out data to create a discussion group on several topics related to online learning. Participation is key therefore my concern is engaging the class into a powerful discussion related to the topic. A friendly debate is also helpful to broaden everyone’s knowledge base on whatever the topic that is presented.  I expect respect and understanding from my peers that this is new for me. I do not teach for a living and therefore mistakes will occur. I am confident that I can present the data but errors are possible. Fear of the unknown will always keep individuals from putting themselves out there; but to learn is to accept the possibility of failing. Yet, the key to learning is to try and try again until one succeeds. I am expected to guide the class and I will do my best.