Workshops at the Process Education Conference should be designed to model process education in action. 

• Planning

  • Design a learning experience for participants that will transfer much of the ownership of the learning to participants through an emphasis on learning-by-doing in a performance environment (hands-on, minds-on).

  • Incorporate teams as an organizational base for participant contributions

  • Consider using elements of learning by inquiry, reflection, ongoing assessment, and discussion. 

• Workshop Summary   VIEW EXAMPLE    VIEW TEMPLATE

  • Abstract

    • Abstracts should not exceed 150 words.

    • Include

      • What topic(s) your workshop will address

      • What types of activities will be used

      • Major benefits to participants. 

    • Please do not include references in your abstract.

  • Learning Outcomes Statements

    • These statements articulate what participants should know or be able to do as a result of your workshop.

    • Use action verbs that describe observable/measurable participant actions and/or products

    • 1-3 outcomes are sufficient.

    • Use these outcomes should be purposeful and meaningful and serve as a guide in designing all workshop activities.

  • Facilitation Plan

    • Describe pre-workshop preparation needs

    • Describe any initial assessment of participants that may need to occur

    • Select and describe one or more activity types that will best aid participants in achieving the desired outcomes

      • This may include brief presentations, forming teams, teamwork, discussion, inquiry activities, etc.

      • Each activity will require participant prep time, work time, time for constructive intervention, and closure

      • Identify what performances or products will come out of the activity

    • Limit expectations and activities to fit within the allotted time

  • Resource Needs

    • Describe any materials you will need to produce for your own use during the workshop.

    • Describe any handouts you will need to produce for the participants to use during the workshop.

    • List any equipment participants may need (paper, pen and pencil, etc).

    • List any AV needs you will have.