The CIU Facilitator Guide will help users understand the CIU approach, philosophy and pedagogy. It will also help build skills in creating safe spaces, promoting and managing group interactions and in using the CIU materials.
 
The Guide is set up to be interactive and includes opportunities for reflection and for doing a deeper dive into areas of interest. 

PART ONE

• CIU Overview - Th e FIVE Ws and More 
• The Change It Up Approach - The HOW Matters 
• The Fab Five - 5 Key Concepts in the CIU Approach
• More on Strength Based Learning - Because it Really Matters 
• Valuing Indigenous Views on Learning 
• Integrating Adult Learning Principles 
• Staff Roles and Responsibilities 

PART TWO

• Top 10 Skills That Fabulous Facilitators Share 
• Don’t Act Like These People! 
• Qualities of a Fabulous CIU Facilitator 
• Becoming Trauma-aware
• Holding Safe Spaces 
• Giving and Receiving Feedback 
• Promoting Group Interaction
• The Art of Asking Questions 
• Coaching and Questions 
• Active Listening
• Keeping the Discussion Going
• Tips for Managing Groups 
• Handling Disruptive Behaviours 
• Conflict and Disagreements

PART THREE

• CIU Workshop Design
• Parts of a CIU Workshop
• Running a CIU Workshop
• Creating Your Own Workshops
• Addressing Skill Development
• Planning a CIU Session
• CIU Curriculum Overview