We’ve been developing our particular style of facilitation and learning for many years. Recently we’ve been discussing the elements of andragogy, noting the importance of the ‘hands on’ approach in adult learning. We know our work has to be grounded in theory, it has to mean something to the people with whom we’re working and it has to be applicable and useful. What makes it truly exciting and memorable for people is the diverse nature of the experiential forms we use.
‘Hands on’ can mean that participants in our workshops get involved with a range of media such as photography and film, recording their own digital stories or curating their own set of images for publication; it can mean holding deep conversations and turning these into stories that inspire their colleagues; it can mean creating a set of artistic canvasses that capture the organisation’s values for public display; it can mean exploring scenarios through simulation and exploration; the list goes on.
‘Hands on’ is about involvement, creative expression, spontaneity, and exploration. It’s so much about having the experience as opposed to just theorising about it. The constant feedback we get from our program participants is the enjoyment they get from participation and the increase in confidence to take action: be it to do with an improvement in their communication, leadership or teamwork.
We just love the fact that ‘hands on’ works. It transforms, involves and engages people. And we know this is a must if we’re going to be able to influence any sort of meaningful and lasting change.
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