Appendix B – Additional tips for planninga workshop

This appendix refers to the information on designing a training agenda on page 3 of this guide.

Workshop logistics

• Decide how you will arrange the room. It is helpful to arrange the chairs (and tables — if appropriate) so that everyone can see one another. You may wish to put chairs in a circle or semi‐circle or around a big table.
• Check all the equipment to make sure everything works.
• Display any resources or books you will be using attractively and accessibly.
• Ensure you have the handouts for your workshop modules such as
  • Examples of supplementary activities that are appropriate for the age of students in the club i.e., board games, word searches, etc.
  • Student writing samples
• Assemble folders for participants with a copy of
  • Agenda for workshop
  • A Tutor’s Guide: Reading and Writing with Children and Youth
  • Info sheet about your organization/homework club (including contact details)
  • Your business card
  • Workshop evaluation form
  • A pen and lined paper for notes
  • Other hand‐outs on good websites, motivating boys to read, etc.
• Make a list of training materials needed, for example
  • Flipchart paper, stand and markers (or blackboard and chalk)
  • Masking tape, scissors
  • Wall clock (to keep everyone on time!)
• Choose food which is appropriate for the length and time of day of the workshop and the cultures of the tutors – for example: fruit, bagels, samosas or pizza. Limit high‐sugar or high‐fat foods; otherwise, tutors will feel sluggish.