What Is a Facilitator?
There is confusion within the field of training and development about the terminology used to denote various roles. Here are some distinctions that will be useful in understanding the role of the facilitator:
Facilitator. From the French word facile, or “easy,” facilitation is the art and science of assisting learners who are exploring content experientially. Facilitation typically occurs in organizational meetings and training sessions.
Educator. This is a person who teaches, or disseminates knowledge and understanding to students or pupils. The educator, or teacher, operates in classroom and laboratory settings, leading students from a position of authority and superior knowledge. In training and development terms, many ...
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