If you want your learners to be able to apply what they learn through the modules, a key practice to implement will be holding spaces to process the material in group settings. 

At Ed-Enuf, we encourage our partners to have dialogue around the topics they embark on in their teams. In order to have successful and productive discussions, you need individuals who are equipped to be able to guide the conversation. You need facilitators. 

Dr. Christopher Emdin says that "professional development around race and racism cannot be accusatory. We must approach it like we approach classroom teaching. The teacher is a student and a learner. they must uncover the knowledge for themselves. There's no space for fear, shame, or guilt in learning. It is about following truth to be revealed and trusting that those who teach do so because they want to do the right for all groups, especially historically underrepresented groups."

In order to remain focused in potentially difficult or tension-filled conversations, facilitators need to be able to define their why behind wanting to be a faciltiator. 

I Will Learn How To:

• Gain competence as a facilitator and communicator and create healthy dialogue and interactions.
• Understand the difference between teaching people what to think and teaching people how to think. 
• Define my "why" as a facilitator.
• Develop a written action plan to outline what you will do to facilitate discussions to help your organization become a more inclusive and equitable work environment for all.