Course Exercises
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Exercises are core components of Better Conversations courses that enable active learning
and skill practice. This pattern describes how we design and structure exercises to
maximize learning effectiveness and participant engagement.
Core components:
Exercise Structure:
- Clear objectives
- Time allocation
- Activity flow
- Support materials
- Success criteria
Delivery Flow:
- Setup and briefing
- Activity execution
- Support provision
- Debrief process
- Learning capture
Course Designer:
- Defines learning objectives
- Creates exercise structure
- Plans timing and flow
- Develops materials
- Sets success criteria
Content Developer:
- Writes instructions
- Creates support materials
- Develops examples
- Tests activities
- Documents variations
Basic Implementation:
- Clear briefing structure
- Standard timing format
- Support framework
- Debrief approach
- Follow-up method
Common Variations:
- Different group sizes
- Time adjustments
- Complexity levels
- Support options
- Debrief styles
Key factors for successful delivery:
Clear instructions
Time management
Support provision
Engagement monitoring
Learning verification
How to improve the pattern over time:
Gathering feedback
Refining instructions
Adjusting timing
Enhancing support
Evolving activities
Critical Factors:
- Learning objectives
- Time constraints
- Group dynamics
- Support needs
- Technical limitations
