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FACILITATORS
A HeadsUp! Reading facilitator is a key person at an early
childhood site who must be committed to quality service for
children and helping staff receive training to ensure their
students receive this type of service. In addition to being
reliable and excellent teachers, facilitators should possess
the following:
- Confidence in their roles as faciltitators
- Good
listening skills
- Ability to provide well thought-out
feedback to participants' comments and questions
- Openness
to new ideas in training adults
- Flexibility
to handle last minute changes
The facilitator plays a critical role in the facilitator
of distance learning - you are what makes distance learning
work. The facilitator does not need to be an expert in the
field of early childhood, and doesn't need to bring the content
into the classroom. The facilitator does need to create a
community of learners in their classrooms, set the tone and
carry the spirit. Facilitators must also be able to support
participants in interactive segments of the show and also
encourage participants to call in with ideas, questions and
concerns.
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