Facilitator

[1] Some facilitator tools will try to assist the group in achieving a consensus on any disagreements that preexist or emerge in the meeting so that it has a solid basis for future action.

Their role is to support groups develop shared vision for the future, learn to listen to each other, and understand and appreciate the feelings, experiences and positions of the opposing side.

[8] In language teaching, teachers may shift to a facilitative role to increase student ownership of the learning process.

Along with other officers, the facilitator is appointed at the group's annual general meeting to fill the role for the year ahead.

Training facilitators focus on the foundations of adult education: establish existing knowledge, build on it and keep it relevant.

The term "wraparound" refers to the broad, holistic approach used by the facilitators, taking into account a range of factors.

During meetings the facilitator leads and manages the team by keeping the participants on track and encourages a strength-based discussion addressing the child's needs.

In addition, facilitators also need a variety of listening skills including ability to paraphrase; stack a conversation; draw people out; balance participation; and make space for more reticent group members (Kaner, et al., 1996).

Facilitators also require good understanding of processes – how to enable group decision-making, structuring agendas for appropriate results, problem-solving, etc.

[12] These core competencies are: (1) Create collaborative client relationships; (2) Plan appropriate group processes; (3) Create and sustain a participatory environment; (4) Guide group to appropriate and useful outcomes; (5) Build and maintain professional knowledge and; (6) Model positive professional attitude.