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Objectives... l To identify positive and negative learning situations l Describe different teaching styles l Explain the difference between passive and active learning l To identify positive and negative learning situations l Describe different teaching styles l Explain the difference between passive and active learning

... Objectives l Explain ways to improve training through training skills l Identify ways personal style can impact the training experience l Explain ways to improve training through training skills l Identify ways personal style can impact the training experience

“Adult - adult training” vs “adult - child training” l Trainer and learner(s) negotiate content l Education is based on a give and take l Learner background is invaluable l Information is shared l Both vessels have room! l Trainer and learner(s) negotiate content l Education is based on a give and take l Learner background is invaluable l Information is shared l Both vessels have room!

Passive learning l Information transfer l Reflection l Evaluation l Assessment l Analysis l Information transfer l Reflection l Evaluation l Assessment l Analysis

Active learning l Analyzed l Discussed l Debated l Processed l Linked to relevant activities l Incorporated (or not) l Analyzed l Discussed l Debated l Processed l Linked to relevant activities l Incorporated (or not)

Factors influencing learning l Learner is motivated l Learner has some experience l Learner is motivated l Learner has some experience

Other influences l Learner was forced to show up l Learner has been through “training” before l Learner has too much on the mind l Learner may have personal barriers to the content l The trainer may be annoying! l Learner was forced to show up l Learner has been through “training” before l Learner has too much on the mind l Learner may have personal barriers to the content l The trainer may be annoying!

Active training methods l Lecture l Case studies l Role play l Facilitating discussions l Use of videos l Other visual aides l Lecture l Case studies l Role play l Facilitating discussions l Use of videos l Other visual aides

Training skills l Know your material l Rehearse l Point above only this time do it l Know your material l Rehearse l Point above only this time do it l Be prepared to answer questions l Use humor appropriately l Be prepared for difficult participants

“Difficult” participants l Know-it-all l Naysayer l Monopolizer l Chatterpox l Know-it-all l Naysayer l Monopolizer l Chatterpox l Reluctant learner l Preacher l Unresponsive participant

Personal style l Movement l Tone & volume l Speed l Direction l Minimize what might be a distraction l Movement l Tone & volume l Speed l Direction l Minimize what might be a distraction

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