Hum groups
What are hum groups?
A question is displayed on a flipchart and pairs of participants produce a list of their ideas. Selected ideas are discussed and summarised one by one
How to use hum groups - HUM
- Put a carefully-phrased question onto a flipchart
- Brief the participants to work in pairs
- Have each pair produce a list of ideas (for about 5 minutes) -prompt those who need help
How to use hum groups - FEEDBACK
Write up on a flipchart one point from each pair until you have a list covering the points you want
How to use hum groups - DISCUSSION
- From the list of points, mentally select which are the most important
- Indicate a point and ask who suggested it
- Start the discussion by asking ‘What made you say this?’ or ‘Can you give me an example?’
- Ask for other examples, or points of view
- When the point has been explored sufficiently, summarise briefly
- Indicate the next point and repeat the process
- At the end of the discussion, link positively with what comes next
When to use hum groups
- At the start of a presentation
- After a break
- To change the subject
Why use hum groups
- To establish current levels of knowledge and understanding within the group
- To establish previous experience
Source: Adapted from the International Course on Training of Trainers in Labour-Based Road Construction and Maintenance, compiled by David J Mason