Self-tests may be given before, during or after the course. The purpose of the self-tests is to determine what the participants already know about the issue in question, to monitor their progress during the training workshop, and to assess the knowledge and skills that have been acquired or developed as a result of the training course. A typical self-test consists of: (1) true or false questions; (2) matching; or (3) ranking issues.

Circle Technique

During introductions, or when it is necessary for all the participants to give a short response outlining their opinion, facilitators may utilize the circle technique.With this technique, participants are seated in a circle facing one another, one participant volunteers to begin and the rest follow him or her in order.