What is a method?

A training method is a technique that supports you in organizing and facilitating a learning process. It consists of a set of activities you organize and implement. It is a way to reach a learning objective. There is a wide range of methods to choose from, and there are several different ways to reach the same result. It is up to you to select the most appropriate one for your particular training and learners’ needs and profile.

There are thousands of methods out there, generally classified by approach/educational logic (experiential methods, constructivist methods, etc.), or purpose: from ice-breaking methods; getting to know each other methods; methods for exploration of group understanding; decision-making methods; skill building methods, etc. In the following sections, we will describe a few that might be useful in your trainings.