M&E Form 2: Learning Process Observation and Facilitation Skills
This form is to be used during the actual delivery of a program. A Process Observer will need to be
assigned to complete the Learning Process Observation for each session. Results should be used to
inform daily debriefing sessions. At the end of this Form is a Checklist of Facilitation Skills which may be
observed and recorded.
The Learning Process Observation is accompanied by a list of Facilitation Skills which may be observed.
Session No.: 4
Topic: ______________
Facilitator/s: ____________________
Time Session Started: ________
Time Session Ended: _________
Process Observer: _______________________
Trainee’s
Phases of Facilitation Skills Knowledge
Comments
Session Demonstrated /Insights/Skills,
Values Learned
Integrating skills
The facilitator manages the flow of
Reflective Skills
introductory activity well despite the
Introductory Consensus-building
varied ideas of the participants about the
Critical Thinking Skills
picture.
Attending skills
Reflective skills
Various activities were presented that
Group Dynamics
reinforced the background and prior
Activity Collaboration
learning of the participants on the topic at
Time management
hand.
Time management
Questioning skills Questions asked were very sensible that
Analysis Critical thinking skills participants were able to relate to their
Consensus building daily assessment practices.
Instructional skills
active listening
The facilitator was competent on the topic
Abstraction Time management
discussed.
critical thinking skills
Active listening
Instructional skills Creativity
Group Management Collaboration
The facilitator has a good command of
Application
instructions.
Conflict management Resourcefulness
Outcome recording skills Critical thinking
Active listening
Questioning skills The facilitator explained the quote well. As
Concluding
Empathy a result, participants were able to reflect
Activity
Consensus-building and interact.
Reflective skills
Observe if the Facilitator has demonstrated the skill. If so, put a check in the appropriate
column.
Checklist of Facilitation Skills
OBSERVING SKILLS
1. noted trainees’ level of involvement in all activities
2. monitored the energy level of the trainees during sessions
3. sensed the needs of the trainees that may affect the learning
process
QUESTIONING SKILLS
4. formulated questions in a simple manner
5. asked questions that were clear and focused
6. formulates follow-up questions to trainees’ responses
appropriately
7. asked Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS)
8. acknowledged trainees’ responses
9. solicited, accepted and acted on feedback from trainees
10. processed responses with probing questions to elicit the
desired training
LISTENING SKILLS
11. listened and understood the meaning of what had been said
12. responded positively to trainees’ insights
13. clarified and checked my understanding of what was heard
14. reacted to ideas not to the person
ATTENDING SKILLS
15. created the proper environment based on adult learning
principles
16. directed and redirected the trainees to the learning tasks
17. managed the learning atmosphere throughout the sessions
18. acknowledged greetings and responses of trainees
INTEGRATING SKILLS
19. highlighted important results of the activity that lead to the
attainment of the objectives of the session
20. deepened and broadened trainees outlook on the significance
of the outputs
ORAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS
21. expressed ideas with clarity, logic and in grammatically correct
sentences
22. spoke with a well-modulated voice
23. delivered ideas with confidence and sincerity
SKILL IN USING TRAINING AIDS
24. employed appropriate and updated training aids
25. made training aids that were simple and clear
26. used training aids that were attractive and interesting
27. utilized training aids that were socially, culturally, and gender-
fair