Learn to debrief sessions, evaluate workshops, and reflect on your work.

Debriefing a session

After every activity, take time for debriefing. This is a structured conversation where participants reflect on what just happened. Start with facts: What happened during the activity? Then feelings: How did you feel? Then learning: What did you learn? And finally application: How will you use this in real life? Without debriefing, an activity is just a game. With debriefing, it becomes a learning experience.

Evaluation of a workshop

At the end of a workshop, you need to evaluate it. Did you achieve your aims? Did participants reach the learning outcomes? Use different methods to collect feedback. Written questionnaires work, but in Deaf groups also use signed feedback, visual evaluation tools (like mood scales or target boards), and group discussions. Make sure evaluation is accessible — not everyone writes easily in English.

Evaluation of the project

Project evaluation is different from workshop evaluation. It looks at the bigger picture. Did the whole project achieve its goals? What was the impact on participants over time? What worked well? What would you change? Project evaluation is important for funders (like the EU), for your organisation, and for future planning. Document everything — numbers, stories, feedback, photos. This helps you and others learn from the experience.

Evaluation

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Debriefing a session

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