1 Techniques for Training Adult Learners Presenter Donna JB Bulbulia

3 Characteristics of the Adult Learner Learns continuously As natural as breathing, eating, sleeping… Prefers self direction Has broad base of experiences Rich resource for learning Has learning needs generated by real life Wants skills that can be applied immediately

5 The Three Primary Sensory Learning Channels How you give and receive information Auditory—Hearing Visual—Seeing Kinesthetic—Touching/Feeling

I hear and I forget, I see and I remember, I do and I understand. Confucius c. 450 BC The Learning Cycle

2. Reflection: What did you notice? 1. Experiencing: Immersing yourself in the task. 4. Planning: What will happen next? What do you want to change? 5 3.Conceptualization: What does it mean?

6 Adult Learning Styles Style –Manner of expression Learning Styles –Doing: Concrete Experience –Trying: Active Experimentation –Thinking: Abstract Conceptualization –Watching: Reflective Observation

7 Adult Fears Adult Learner Fears –Inability to “keep up” –Change –Moving away from comfort level –New concepts

8 Trainer Fears The explosion is right around the corner Acceptance Murphy’s law Forgetting material Losing train of thought Difficult participant Too much, too little time Tongue tied Equipment failure Prepared for wrong audience

9 The learners in your session must always be the center of attention.

10 Planning a Training Session Determine a goal –Where do you want to end up? State objectives –How do you plan to get there? Create an outline –Determines flow of information –Contains only items relating to objectives Design audio/visual aids Develop interactive activities

10 Planning a Training Session Determine a goal –Where do you want to end up? State objectives –How do you plan to get there? Create an outline –Determines flow of information –Contains only items relating to objectives Design audio/visual aids Develop interactive activities

Organize your Presentation Plan Plan Plan

Organize your Presentation Planning helps eliminate butterflies

Tips on Delivering Your Presentation Plan your Presentation Maintain Eye contact Know your audience Know your material Have Fun !!!

11 Purpose of Feedback Provides... –Information to be used for Continuing behavior Changing behavior

12 Plan interactive activities for the hour after lunch.

13 Ready, Set, Train Arrive early Check equipment Put out handouts Greet participants Start on time Establish control

13 Arrive early Check equipment Put out handouts Greet participants Start on time Establish control

14 Recognizing Participants’ Capabilities Introductions Expectations Self-test Varying levels Individual needs

15 Watch your participants Look for puzzled expressions Adjust pace when necessary Ask how it’s going

16 Wrapping It Up Use review quizzes –Written or verbal Allow time for questions End on time Hand out evaluation forms last

17 Leave the room while participants complete evaluations.

Ready, Set, Train