It’s important to set the learner up for success. People only want to do what they are successful at, so it makes perfect sense to ensure that learners have a feeling of success.
As mentioned in Tip #4, there are only two immutable rules for a trainer. The first is to treat the learner with respect. The second is to set the learner up for success.
A trainer can do this by:
- building on what the learner already knows;
- disconnecting any negative transfer;
- using learning activities that meet the needs of different learning preferences;
- providing sufficient examples and practice so that the learners can experience and demonstrate their mastery of the new skill; and
- offering specific and constructive feedback and knowledge of results.
The trainer can also set the learner up for success by creating and following a logical lesson plan that checks for learner comprehension prior to moving to guided, monitored practice, before providing an opportunity for independent practice.
It helps if the learners can track their own progress. Begin with a pre-test on the concepts to be covered in the workshop. End with a post-test that asks the same questions. Then debrief both. Hopefully, the learners will see their knowledge growth between the pre-and post-tests.
In terms of their ability to apply what they learned, ensure that the learners know the key criteria they need to meet. They will be able to see for themselves if they’re meeting them.
If trainers do this, their learners will leave their sessions confident in their competence to use what they have learned.
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May your learning be sweet.
Deborah
