Facilitated Learning: The Rules of Engagement
Today’s learners are mega-multitaskers, often texting, tweeting and tending to personal trivialities instead of devotedly hanging onto our every word. In our “option glut†world it takes imagination and innovation to get and hold the attention of our collectively connected participants.
How extensively do you tap into the expertise and experience of your learners for maximum involvement? What is the ratio of your “talking time†to theirs? This session illustrates how Adult Learning Theory is not simply a concept but a concrete, specific skill-based teaching strategy we all need to penetrate preoccupied minds.
From the young and the restless to the senior members who’ve seen it all, when you redistribute the responsibility of learning instead of trying to “teach†the indifferent, inattentive, or uncommitted, you’ve done your job, and more!
Intended Audience
In-house or independent trainers, topic experts who are expected to share their expertise, managers, focus group leaders, facilitators, and consultants whose function involves group process.
Learning Objectives
After attending this session you will be able to:
- Restructure your presentation format for more interaction.
- Use one new teaching approach or exercise that will meet your program objectives.
- Enhance your debriefing skills with a simple to follow model.
- Create “on the spot†activities designed to add relevance and interrupt the “death by lecture†syndrome.
Additional Information about Leslie Charles
Leslie Charles began speaking before groups in 1977, first as a group facilitator and then as a trainer in LCC’s Management Development Center. This year, her company TRAININGWORKS is celebrating its 30th anniversary. As the author of McGraw-Hill’s “The Instant Trainer,†coauthored with Chris Clarke-Epstein, Leslie has conducted Train the Trainer, public speaking, and facilitation skills programs for clients throughout North America. A founding member and twice past president of the National Speakers Association of Michigan, Leslie is also a long time member and twice past-president of our ASTD chapter. Participants of Leslie’s programs not only appreciate her natural presentation style, but that she actually models the very message she presents.
Bonus: Door prizes and special pricing on Leslie’s book the evening of the presentation.
When
Tuesday, January 26 2010 5:30–7:30 PM
- Networking and light meal with refreshments start at 5:30 pm until the beginning of the presentation at 6:00 pm.
- Program: 6:00–7:30 PM
Where
GreenStone Farm Credit Services
1760 Abbey Rd
East Lansing, MI 48823
Fee
- Chapter Member: $20.00
- Non-Member: $40.00
- Student: $10.00
Note: Additional $15.00 charge for each ticket type will be administered for tickets purchased at the door.
