Applying Adult Education Principles in NSSK & NRP Training J. Devn Cornish, MD LDS Charities

How Adults Learn Eyes Ears Hands Mouth

2. Eyes 1. Ears 3. Hands 4. Mouth

How Adults Learn 2. Eyes 1. Ears 3. Hands 4. Mouth =TELL = SHOW = PRACTICE =TEACH

How Adults Learn If you want the learners to really change what they do: First, TELL them First, TELL them Second, SHOW them Second, SHOW them Third, let them PRACTICE it Third, let them PRACTICE it Fourth, help them TEACH it themselves Fourth, help them TEACH it themselves

An example from NSSK Concept: Effective bag and mask ventilation Adult education approach: First, TELL about bag and mask use First, TELL about bag and mask use Second, SHOW them on the mannequin Second, SHOW them on the mannequin Third, let them PRACTICE it on the mannequin Third, let them PRACTICE it on the mannequin Fourth, each learner TEACHES it to another, or learners take turns teaching the group Fourth, each learner TEACHES it to another, or learners take turns teaching the group

Now, REINFORCE To REINFORCE the learning: Ask the group, “What did s/he do well? Ask the group, “What did s/he do well? Ask the presenter, “What could you do even better next time?” Ask the presenter, “What could you do even better next time?” Ask the others, “Does anyone have any other suggestions?” Ask the others, “Does anyone have any other suggestions?” Allow the learner to repeat the PRACTICE Allow the learner to repeat the PRACTICE

Don’t miss the point It matters that you First, invite the GROUP to compliment the presenter First, invite the GROUP to compliment the presenter Second, invite the presenter to critique him/herself Second, invite the presenter to critique him/herself Then, invite the group to critique the presenter Then, invite the group to critique the presenter

Because… Everyone enjoys praise Everyone enjoys praise It is easier to correct yourself than to be criticized by your peers It is easier to correct yourself than to be criticized by your peers It is easier to accept correction from others if you have first invited it by correcting yourself It is easier to accept correction from others if you have first invited it by correcting yourself EFFECTIVE TEACHERS NEVER MISS A CHANCE TO GIVE SINCERE PRAISE!

If you want results… Don’t make excuses! Some teachers do not apply adult education principles because: They don’t think about it They don’t think about it They think it will take more time They think it will take more time It sounds “childish” and unnecessary It sounds “childish” and unnecessary They have no experience with it They have no experience with it

With just a little practice… You will find that applying adult education principles is: Easy to do in most any setting Easy to do in most any setting Takes effort and planning but not necessarily more time Takes effort and planning but not necessarily more time Is much more enjoyable for learners Is much more enjoyable for learners Is fun for the teacher (“You’re my favorite teacher!”) Is fun for the teacher (“You’re my favorite teacher!”)

…AND IT WORKS!