facilitating learning engaging. enlightening. inspiring
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FACILITATING LEARNINGEngaging. Enlightening. INSPIRING.
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BASIC ASSUMPTIONS OF ADULT LEARNERS
Self-concept: dependence independence; self-directed
Rich resource of experiences: Foundation for learning
Readiness to learn: Associated with developmental tasks of social roles & responsibilities
Use the information immediately and for practical applications of their job
• Are autonomous and self-directed
• Have a foundation of life experiences and knowledge from which they draw
• Are goal-oriented
• Are relevancy-oriented
• Are practical
• Vary in expression and style
• Deserve respect
ADULT LEARNERS
• Actively involve participants – early and often.
• Be a facilitator, rather than ‘teacher.’
• Understand who your participants are and what they would want to learn.
• Offer opportunities for reflection.
AUTONOMOUS AND SELF-DIRECTED
• Recognize and acknowledge the value of experiences and knowledge participants bring.
• Encourage participants to draw on their experiences and knowledge related to the topic.
RESOURCES: LIFE EXPERIENCES
A trainer must…
• Be organized.
• Have clearly defined goals, objectives, and agenda for the training.
• Show participants how it will help them achieve their goals.
GOAL-DIRECTED
Make sure participants see the relevance of:
• Training
• Topics
• Activities
• Teaching methods
RELEVANCY-ORIENTED
Tell participants explicitly how the training and individual activities will be useful to them on the job.
PRACTICAL
• External vs. internal processors
• Brainstormers
• Quiet thinkers
• Questioners
• Verbal vs. written responders
• Challengers
• Naysayers
EXPRESSION AND STYLE
• Adults NEED respect!
• Acknowledge the wealth of knowledge and experiences that participants bring to the training.
• Treat the participants as equals rather than subordinates.
RESPECT
• Learning is not a spectator sport.
• The more actively engaged the learner is, the more learning takes place.
• Use many different instructional methodologies to ensure greater rates of retention.
ACTIVE LEARNING
HOW PEOPLE LEARN
* National Training Laboratories for Applied Behavioral Sciences, Alexandria, VA.
1. Self-directed2. Experiential3. Interactive learning4. Multiple learning styles5. Critical thinking 6. Peer approach and respect
SUMMARY FOR ADULT EDUCATION
“In theory, theory and practice are the same.
In practice, they are not.”
— Albert Einstein
CHARACTERISTICS OF A SUCCESSFUL TRAINER
• Knows the information well
• Knows what they don’t know
• Makes information relevant to practice
• Flexible for different types of learners
• Effective time management skills
• Manages objections and keep positive tone
• Facilitates discussions that are meaningful to the overall training
• Entertaining – keep people awake and engaged
• Can think on his or her feet
• Understands that learning is a life long process
• Committed to continuous quality improvement
CHARACTERISTICS OF A SUCCESSFUL TRAINER
• Must be aligned with adult learning.
• Set expectations early.
• Learn from participants what they hope to gain from the training.
• Be willing and flexible.
• Be creative and comfortable.
• Understand time constraints .
• Okay to say “Good question. I am not sure of the Answer.”
• Facilitate discussion with room of experts.
TRAINING STRATEGIES
• Lecture• Quizzes• Games• Role-playing• Media • Group brainstorming• Group problem-solving• Case study • Simulation
INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS
• Paradigm shifto Professional: expert collective team: experto Strengths – development not need amelioration o Child/family perspective
• Not psychometric
• Subjective
• Reliability and validity questions
CANSTYPICAL CHALLENGES
• Resistance to the CANS
• Test anxiety
• Professional perspective
• Split decision regarding ratings
• ‘What’ not the ‘why’
• Setting/Treatment Effect
CANSTYPICAL CHALLENGES
• Competing implementations• Significant practice shift• Relationship with mandating agency
MITIGATING FACTORS IN IMPLEMENTATION
• Organization and energy is critical.
• Adults must be engaged in their learning.
• Information must be relevant and practical.
• Mix Methods: Engaging
• Anticipate and manage objections.
• Build consensus and manage disagreements.– Parallel process
• Be reflective and a life long learner.
PRACTICE POINTS