Group Assumptions, Learning Goals, and Prior Knowledge

Oops and Wows: Participants create 3 columns to state what they hope will be the outcome of the training.

Column 1: OOPS (What outcome would they be disappointed with?)
Column 2: OK (What outcome would be okay?)
Column 3: WOW (What outcome would they be very happy with?)

Props and Promises: Set out a box full of toys, everyday objects, quotes, children's books, and other items. Ask participants to select an item that helps them visualize what they hope to accomplish as a result of the training.

Pair and Share: The facilitator picks a topic and divides participants into groups to discuss it. The topic should allow participants to draw from their experiences and backgrounds.

Assumptions Challenge: The goal of this activity is to look at assumptions the group has about a topic(s). Participants list assumptions on 3x5 index cards anonymously. Small groups gather to consider the following 2 questions for each assumption: What informs the assumption (e.g., data, values, or beliefs), and is the assumption a general one? At the end of training, return to the list to see if assumptions have been changed.

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