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This module allows facilitators to choose from several possible
methodological approaches.
- Presentations using slides and narrative
only.
Suggested number of participants: 30 or more
Estimated time: one hour
- Presentations using slides and the suggested discussion
questions and activities so that the session is more interactive.
Suggested number of participants: 16 to 30
Estimated time: two to three hours (with break)
- Presentations using slides, discussion questions
and activities followed by more extensive optional
activities at the end of the session. These activities
allow participants to apply much of what was discussed during
the presentation.
Suggested number of participants: Fewer than 16
Estimated time: three to four hours (with break)
The number of participants, the time available and the experience
level of the audience are the major factors to consider when
determining which methodology to use.
About the Optional Activities
The suggested discussion questions and activities, and the
optional activities included with the module, allow facilitators
to create a workshop rather than give a presentation. The advantage
to using discussion and activities is that participants share
and retain more of the information. Further, retention of information
and impact on participant behavior and attitude will increase
with interactive approaches to learning.
We recommend that facilitators review the suggested discussion
questions and activities, and the optional activities, and include
those that are appropriate based on the number of participants,
time allotted and the experience of the respective audience.
The questions and activities do not build on each other, so
facilitators may select some of them and omit others. However,
the more activities a facilitator includes, the more likely
it is that participants will change their behaviors or attitudes.
The questions and activities can be modified to make them culturally
appropriate. As with the presentation of slides, activities
require advanced preparation. Hence, we recommend that you read
through the questions and activities thoroughly to prepare and
become familiar with them well in advance of training events.
Regardless of which presentation method you choose, the following
steps are recommended when preparing for and conducting a presentation
or interactive training session.
Preparing for Your Session
- Complete the Self-Study version of this module to become
familiar with the information.
- If possible, review some of the materials listed in the
References section.
- Become familiar with relevant policies and procedures regarding
family planning and contraceptive methods in the country where
you are conducting the presentation or training.
- If you are presenting with the PowerPoint slideshow, you
can adapt the slideshow and narrative to meet the needs of
your specific audience, considering their level of education,
training and experience. Also, consider the amount of time
available for the presentation. Add or remove slides and information
where appropriate.
- Use language that you are comfortable with and that will
be easily understood by the audience. Speaking from your own
notes is more effective than reading directly from the narrative.
Actively engaging the audience with a combination of slides,
activities and discussion questions is optimal.
- Rehearse your session, preferably using the same room and
equipment that you plan to use during your presentation.
Preparing Materials for Your Session
- Make photocopies of the summary fact sheet and student
note-taking handouts for your audience. These printable documents
are all found as PDF files in Presenter Tools.
- Reserve a room large enough for your audience that can be
darkened for slide-viewing.
- Obtain a computer and data projector. Select a place to
project the image, either a screen, white sheet or blank wall.
If a data projector is not available, use the paper copies
of the slides to make overhead transparencies or use the pages
as a tabletop flip chart.
On the day of the meeting:
- Greet the participants as they arrive at the meeting site.
Use name tags if participants do not know each other. Ask
them to briefly introduce themselves.
- Introduce the presentation by telling participants that
these materials are developed by Family Health International
(FHI).
- Tell participants that a certificate of completion for the
training can be requested from Family Health International
(see below).
- Pass out the student handouts and summary fact sheet. Encourage
the participants to make comments and suggestions on them.
- Begin the presentation; try to follow the suggested schedule.
- Take a refreshment break.
- Complete the presentation.
- After the presentation, lead a group discussion. Explore
the ideas presented and examine ways in which each participant
thinks he or she can improve information about and access
to contraception. Identify issues that are especially important
for additional training or research.
- Give participants the post-test.
If applicable, ask participants to complete an evaluation form.
Please inform the participants that upon completing the 12 modules,
including the post-tests, they are eligible to receive a certificate
of completion. In order to receive the certificate they need
to fill out the evaluation form and send it to FHI. Tell them
that they may use the address or fax number provided at the
bottom of the evaluation form. More information is provided
in the Certificate of Completion section.
Ideas for Adapting the Module for Different Audiences
This training module provides basic information about client-provider
interaction. It is designed to be used in many different family
planning environments and is therefore very general. You can
make this presentation more interesting and valuable to your
audience by adding information about local experiences and practices,
especially those that apply to your audience.
In addition, some adaptation may be needed within the text
or slides to make an appropriate presentation.
As designed, all slides and scripted material would be appropriate
for most clinicians, nonclinical audiences or policy-makers.
Information in the presentation may need to be adapted to meet
the specific needs, priorities, scope, resources and constraints
of different programs.
The best way to select information and slides for your audience
is to ask yourself: "What information does this audience
need about client-provider interaction to enable them to provide
family planning counseling"? Answering this question will
help you prepare an appropriate presentation for your audience.
This presentation is appropriate for nonclinical audiences,
such as community health workers or other clinic staff. It can
also help policy-makers understand how to improve client-provider
interactions in clinics and in field programs, and to identify
what types of training may be needed by different clinic staff.
Certificate of Completion
Once participants complete all 12 modules, they are eligible
to receive a certificate of completion (as seen below). Participants
need to be sure that they complete the post-tests for each module
and review any wrong answers.
In order to receive a certificate, participants must complete
an evaluation form and send it to FHI. They may use the address
or fax number provided at the end of the form. Make sure that
they know to enclose their correct mailing address or a business
card so that FHI can send their certificate of completion. Make
sure that their mailing address is complete-have them include
the name of their country!
Contact Information
Family Health International
Training and Education Unit
P.O. Box 13950
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
United States of America
Telephone number: (919) 544-7040
Fax number: (919) 544-7261
Please visit our web site at http://www.fhi.org
or e-mail us at training@fhi.org.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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