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By Sharon Bowman. How to teach adult learners ANYTHING in four easy steps.
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Teaching
Adults
ANYTHING
For: Teachers, Trainers, Instructors, and Presenters By: Sharon Bowman, author of Training from the BACK of the Room!
In 4 Easy Steps
You will need
because you will be taking some notes.
a pen and paper
Adultsremember
whatTHEY writebetter than
what theinstructor
writes.*
YOU will rememberwhat you WRITE
better than what you READ.
*
Quick-Write #1What do you already knowabout how adults learn?
Write one or two facts.
You justconnected to
prior learning.
Quick-Write #2What do you want to learn
from this presentation?
Write a sentence describing it.
You just createdyour personallearning goal.
You madeTWO connections:
You madeTWO connections:
to prior learning and to your own learning goal.
Connections are the keys
to adult learning.
Step #1
Get them connected
tothe
content
(prior learning andtheir own learning goals)
and to each other.
HOW
How might YOU connect these adultlearners to the content and to each other?
Quick-Write
Say: “Write a sentence describing what you want to learn and then tell your table group what you wrote.”
How might YOU connect these adultlearners to the content and to each other?
Quick-Write
Say: “Write a sentence describing what you want to learn and then tell your table group what you wrote.”
Pair-Share
Say: “Introduceyourself to oneother person andtell him or her threefacts you alreadyknow about thetopic.”
How might YOU connect these adultlearners to the content and to each other?
Quick-Write
Say: “Write a sentence describing what you want to learn and then tell your table group what you wrote.”
Pair-Share
Say: “Introduceyourself to oneother person andtell him or her threefacts you alreadyknow about thetopic.”
Mark-Ups
Say: “Read thelist of learningobjectives andcircle the onemost importantto you. Tell yourtable groupwhich one youcircled and why.”
How might YOU connect these adultlearners to the content and to each other?
POP Quiz1. What is step #1?
2. What shouldlearners connect to?
Write your answers to theabove questions. Click backthrough the slides if you’renot sure of the answers.
Step #2
Show and Tell
SHOW
Use images to teach content.
SHOW
Images are anything visual:
stories, case studies, metaphors, analogies,demonstrations, skits,
as well as photos, props,icons, cartoons, graphics, videos, other visual aids,and graphic organizers.
TELL
TELLBut remember:
the more you talk
the less they learn.
Which items in the list below do NOT include images?
Slides with bulleted lists (like this one)
Handouts that include photos
Verbal facts about the topic
Personal stories about the topic
Text-only handouts and charts
Which items in the list below do NOT include images?
Slides with bulleted lists (like this one)
Handouts that include photos
Verbal facts about the topic
Personal stories about the topic
Text-only handouts and charts
No imageshere,here,
and here.
Write step #2 in your notes.
Sit back, stretch,
and take a few
deep breaths.
More oxygen is now flowing to your brainwhich will help you learn better.
Step #3
Let Them Do It
“All learning IS experience.
Everything elseis just
information.”
Practice
makes
perfect?
Practice
makes
perfect?permanent.
6 times6 ways
6X 6W
Adult learners need to actively review content or actively practice skills
at least six timesand in six different ways.
How might YOU have these adult learners actively review content or actively practice skills?
Write one or two ideas in your notes,
then click to the next slide for more strategies.
T E A C H B A C K S-
T E A C H B A C K S-
Pair Teach-Back
Learners divideinto pairs (ortriads) and taketurns explainingconcepts ordemonstratingskills they’velearned duringthe class.
TableTeach-Back
Each table groupchooses aconcept or skillto explain ordemonstrate tothe rest of theclass.
T E A C H B A C K S-
Pair Teach-Back
Learners divideinto pairs (ortriads) and taketurns explainingconcepts ordemonstratingskills they’velearned duringthe class.
TableTeach-Back
Each table groupchooses aconcept or skillto explain ordemonstrate tothe rest of theclass.
ClassTeach-Back
The class dividesinto half. Eachhalf teaches ordemonstrates aconcept or skill to the other half.
T E A C H B A C K S-
Pair Teach-Back
Learners divideinto pairs (ortriads) and taketurns explainingconcepts ordemonstratingskills they’velearned duringthe class.
Here is a list of other practice activities.Which ARE examples of step #3?
Playing a review flashcard game
Taking part in a skill-related skit
Reading a set of slides
Participating in job-shadowing or on-the-job training
Watching a topic-related video
Here is a list of other practice activities.Which ARE examples of step #3?
Playing a review flashcard game
Taking part in a skill-related skit
Reading a set of slides
Participating in job-shadowing or on-the-job training
Watching a topic-related video
No activepracticehere orhere.
Yes,these
areexamples
of active
practice.
Consider thesewhen choosing apractice activity:
Consider thesewhen choosing apractice activity:
physical space
content complexitytime available
group size
Write a one-sentence summary of step #3 in your notes.
Stretch. Breathe.
Can youremember
the firstthree steps?
Step #4
Stand Backand Applaud
What have YOU learned so far?
Write a statementcomparing what youknew about how adultslearn with what you now know.
What will you
DO with it?
Reread your personal learning goal and think about what youplan to do with what you’ve learned.
Adult learners need to evaluate what they learned,
make an action planto use it,
and celebrate it all!
EVALUATE
Self-assessments Written or verbal tests Simulations Demonstrations Projects Teach-backs Peer reviews On-the-job performance
EVALUATE
ACTION PLAN
ACTION PLAN
A commitment to usewhat has been
learnedor practiced.
CELEBRATE
CELEBRATE
Acknowledgethe learning
and the group.
Way to go!
Way to go!
Way to go!
POP Quiz(again)
1. What is step #4? Write the answer. If not sure, click to the next slide.
2. What should learners do during step #4? Write the answer. If not sure, click back to slide #51.
Teaching Adults ANYTHINGin 4 Easy Steps
Step #4: Stand back
and applaud.
Step #2: Show and tell.
Step #1: Get them connected.
Step #3: Let them do it.
How will YOU
celebrate it all?
P.S.
Here’s a SECRET
you need to know:
The 4 steps are about HUMAN learning, not just adult learning. Try them out with your children at home or your students at school.
Teach other parents, friends, and co-workers what you’ve learned.
The 4 steps workwith ALL learners,
even KIDS.
Click through the slides and see if you canfind all the ways you were invited and encouraged to participate.
Use interactive elements like these in anytype of computer-based training, includingyour own Slide Share presentations.
Your learners will be glad you did!
Oh, one more thing:This was an interactive e-learningexperience.
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