Adult Learners Discuss importance of taking trainees from the known to the unknown. List 5 characteristics that make adult learners unique. Describe the 3 levels of the brain and the needs each has. List 5 ways to enhance involvement and re-gain attention. List 3 ways to go from the known to the unknown. List 3 common barriers to learning. Know which of the 4 types of feedback has the most impact. Objectives

Adult Learners Are Self Directing Experienced Pragmatic Problem Solvers

The Adult Mind Listens90 minutes with Attention Only 20 minutes with Retention ThinksIn Pictures words per minute

The Adult Mind RemembersThings heard first * ---

The Adult Mind RemembersThings heard first Things heard last * --- *

The Adult Mind RemembersThings heard first Things heard last Things heard multiple times * --- * ****

The Adult Mind RemembersThings heard first Things heard last Things heard multiple times Outstanding or different things * --- * **** * ** P

The Adult Mind If you INVOLVE your participants, they will remember

The Learning Process Motivation: set objectives Introduction Demonstration: I show you Walkthrough: We do it together Practice: You show me Feedback/Participation Review

"Great job! Pat on the back "Enter the PO..." "When you finish..." "...exciting, challenging..." Instructor Room Lesson plan Indirect Verbal Indirect Nonverbal Direct Verbal Direct Nonverbal

Preparing for Training State the steps to prepare for training. List 10 characteristics of your audience you should know before training. List 3 ways to get to know your content. Describe the characteristics of sample DA training materials. Objectives

Preparing for Training Know your audience Know your content Know your materials

Presentation Skills List dos and donts of eye contact, voice intonation, hand gestures and body movement. List 5 different types of visuals. Describe effective use of 3 major categories of visuals. State the most effective positioning of posters. State 3 options you have if the system breaks down. New Review Objectives

? ? ? ? Their are seven mistakes in this paragraph! If you can find all seven mistakes, you are smarter then the average person youre age!

Facilitation Skills State 4 benefits of asking questions. List 3 characteristics of questions that encourage participation. Describe 6 types of difficult participants. List specific actions you can take to handle difficult participants. Wrap Up State 5 major donts of training. State 5 major dos to create high impact training. Complete course evaluations. Objectives

Motivation: set objectives Introduction Demonstration: I show you Walkthrough: We do it together Practice: You show me Feedback/Participation Review The Teaching Process

Make yourself part of the thought process

1. Involve in development 2.Send out inviting invitations 3.Be sure you have the right people in your session 4.Remember the ways you send messages during class -- be certain you are sending an appropriate one. Preventing Difficult Participants