Why Debrief A Group’s Experience?
Without discussing an experience (that is, debriefing it), all you’re really doing is having fun.
Nothing wrong with that, because, as we all know, learning CAN (some would argue, should) be fun. Having fun should certainly be a by-product of your lessons or training sessions, but … if it is the only product, then your group could be missing out.
Processing your group’s experiences can provide valuable opportunities for your participants to learn vital life skills, such as communication, goal-setting, confidence, respect and co-operation.
When you provide opportunities for participants to discuss what they’ve learned, they:
- Learn to take turns when speaking
- Learn to value other people’s opinions
- Are exposed to new thoughts
- Can have their own opinions validated by hearing from others with the same beliefs
- Become more bonded as a group by sharing thoughts and opinions
- Reflect their level of understanding of a particular skill / topic
- Become more comfortable with expressing themselves in front of their peers.
Conducting a debrief doesn’t have to be hard, boring, or time-consuming. Click this link to learn seven expert tips to help you conduct a successful debrief, and then try a couple of these fun, interactive and rewarding debriefing techniques.
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