The latest from the leaders of experiential learning tools and courses

How can bits of plastic help with personal and organisational growth?

How can bits of plastic help with personal and organisational growth?

QA, is one of the UK’s leading learning providers. They recently invested in the MTa Team KIT and then blogged about their experience:- Hard to believe If someone gave you two big bags full plastic and told you to...

A facilitator’s objective and criteria for success?

A facilitator’s objective and criteria for success?

Facilitation is an enabling role, but what are a facilitators objectives? Consider these situations: Situation 1: If a group I’ve been facilitating meets its objective I’m likely to feel positive about the experience and might reasonably claim to have...

US Air Force Adopt MTa Kando Lean

US Air Force Adopt MTa Kando Lean

  The US Air Force have adopted Kando Lean to help employees learn how to reduce waste and maximise efficiency. They wrote this article about their experiences: Class offers hands-on approach to ‘lean’ principles By Staff Sgt. Lindsey Maurice...

Is it possible to develop team skills in just one hour?

Is it possible to develop team skills in just one hour?

This case study uses the example of a lesson given at Boston Spa School in Leeds.   In just one hour, can attitudes and behaviours change? Aim: The aim of the lesson was to produce a video of groups...

MTa PASS: A study by Lancaster University

MTa PASS: A study by Lancaster University

In 2005 Lancaster University conducted research into MTa PASS and reported back on this experiential tool can help young people learn. Developing ‘learning to learn’ skills through experiential challenges ...

Pinpoint Facilitation’s Technique Development Course

Pinpoint Facilitation’s Technique Development Course

“It is important that we give ourselves chances to take time out from working with others on their learning to focus on our own development.” We have developed some fantastic friendships with other businesses including Oxfordshire based Pinpoint Facilitation,...

Pinpoint Facilitation’s Technique Development Course

Pinpoint Facilitation’s Technique Development Course

“It is important that we give ourselves chances to take time out from working with others on their learning to focus on our own development.” We have developed some fantastic friendships with other businesses including Oxfordshire based Pinpoint Facilitation,...

St Johns Deaf School Deaf Awareness Day

St Johns Deaf School Deaf Awareness Day

Requirements: St John’s Deaf School is one of only two oral deaf schools in the UK. Pupils are taught by specialist teachers of hearing impaired children. There is great emphasis on supporting the development of pupils’ spoken language as...

How to encourage learning and development, lessons from parenthood!

How to encourage learning and development, lessons from parenthood!

Much of my understanding of facilitation has been gleaned from parenting As a parent I wanted my children to make ‘best use’ of their potential. I had over 30 more years of experience in this world than them: 30...

9 Steps to Successful Experiential Learning

9 Steps to Successful Experiential Learning

There is one basic rule and 9 simple practical steps that can help even the least experienced facilitator develop the learning. The Rule: Successful experiential learning demands that participants are engaged in the learning process and think for themselves:...

Team activities for young people: MTa PASS, an evaluation

Team activities for young people: MTa PASS, an evaluation

“The participation of our pupils in this programme of work has meant that their communication skills have developed and by using mixed age and ability groups it has strengthened our school community and sense of identity…” Littlecoates Primary School...