How to share control with workshop participants

The authors discuss the five steps they have used to share control with participants over the planning, implementation and evaluation of a workshop: (1) establish a co-operative learning climate; (2) provide resources for participants to identify their individual learning needs; (3) assist participants in organizing learning groups and defining objectives for each workshop session; (4) provide support for participants to manage the workshop sessions themselves; and (5) encourage participants to reflect on and evaluate their learning.