Yesterday, the six coaches who will be facilitating the October 28 and October 30 coaches' clinics met at my house to craft an agenda. It's always an adventure to see how much ground is covered--we start in one place, wander in many different directions, and usually end up someplace we didn't even know we needed to go. That may sound messy and disorganized, but I love the way that we challenge each other and push each other to arrive at the final? destination.
To set the tone for our planning meeting, we engaged in a constructivist protocol with this starting point--journal about one of your most powerful CFG experiences.
We shared a wide range of events from our own training and from experiences as participants and coaches. Here are some of the key words and phrases that emerged from our discussion.
CFG work is powerful because. . .
--it produces new learning that you can use.
--it uses protocols that foster a safe environment. (Protocols provide "stepping stones." Individuals can take what they need.)
--it is transparent.
--it is a process of discovery.
--it fosters professionalism.
--it is hands-on. (Participants learn to "fish-for-self," find own answers.)
--it makes participants feel valued.
--it is adaptable.
Constructing this list helped us craft an agenda that, believe it or not, is very constructivist! Now I am really looking forward to facilitating on October 30. I wonder what I will learn.