Supervisory Facilitation and Presentation Skills

    EXSDP 5313 is offered this fall and winter:

Peo­ple who present their ideas clear­ly and facil­i­tate groups effec­tive­ly are able to influ­ence pos­i­tive results for them­selves, their teams, and their orga­ni­za­tions. This work­shop will help par­tic­i­pants become impact­ful pre­sen­ters, skilled facil­i­ta­tors, and effec­tive meet­ing lead­ers. Dif­fer­ent learn­ing styles, expe­ri­en­tial activ­i­ties, as well as prac­ti­cal tools and tech­niques for pre­sent­ing and facil­i­tat­ing in a vari­ety of sit­u­a­tions, will all be explored.

Course at a glance
  • In-class, face-to-face delivery.
  • Hands-on course based on active student participation; class dynamics include group work, classroom discussions, and short lectures.
  • Aimed at professionals in supervisory roles who wish to upgrade their skills and aspiring leaders ready to invest in their career prospects.
What you will learn

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

  • Plan and apply the basics of a presentation from start to finish.
  • Understand the tools and techniques for conducting a facilitated session.
  • Identify best practices for using visuals in facilitation or presentations.
  • Assess your learning style and how it relates to helping others learn.
  • Demonstrate facilitation techniques using practical scenarios.
  • Deliver a short training session to a partner.

Offered:

Take note:
  • All course resources and learning materials are provided in-class.
  • This is an attendance-basis, non-graded course.
  • Learning activities are completed exclusively in class (no pre- or post-course work required).
Oct 26, 2023Oct 27, 2023
Mondays

Tuesdays

Wednesdays

Thursdays

8:30 am – 5:00 pm MT

Fridays

8:30 am – 5:00 pm MT

Saturdays

Sundays

Syn­chro­nous online learning, eClass

15 hours of instruction

In synchronous online courses, students move through the course material at the same pace as their peers. These courses also provide learners with pre-scheduled online lectures that have the instructor and students interacting at the same time. All components of this type of course are accessible through eClass, the University of Alberta’s eLearning management tool. for­mat details

Fern Richardson

Your Instructor

Fern RichardsonID: fern-richardson

Class info
Take note:
  • All course resources and learning materials are provided in-class.
  • This is an attendance-basis, non-graded course.
  • Learning activities are completed exclusively in class (no pre- or post-course work required).
Feb 15, 2024Feb 16, 2024
Mondays

Tuesdays

Wednesdays

Thursdays

8:30 am – 5:00 pm MT

Fridays

8:30 am – 5:00 pm MT

Saturdays

Sundays

Syn­chro­nous online learning, eClass

15 hours of instruction

In synchronous online courses, students move through the course material at the same pace as their peers. These courses also provide learners with pre-scheduled online lectures that have the instructor and students interacting at the same time. All components of this type of course are accessible through eClass, the University of Alberta’s eLearning management tool. for­mat details

Fern Richardson

Your Instructor

Fern RichardsonID: fern-richardson

Class info
This course has no prerequisites

Students from all educational backgrounds welcome. You can register for this course without applying and enrolling in a program.

Take note:

  • All course resources and learning materials are provided in-class.
  • This is an attendance-basis, non-graded course.
  • Learning activities are completed exclusively in class (no pre- or post-course work required).
Currently counts towards:

Applicants intending to enrol in a program are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to lock in their course requirements since they are prone to change.

*If you are already enroled in this program, please refer to your specific program requirements as outlined at the time of your admission: Bear Tracks > Academic Advisement.

Looking for
different course dates?

New course schedules are released each June and November.

EXSDP 5313 is offered this fall and winter: