Session 2

1. Session 2 Training Rotarians District Training Manual pages 47-49

2. Learning Objectives • Understand the characteristics of an adult learner • Understanding the retention rate of various learning methods • Learning how to achieve maximal retention District Training Program

3. Characteristics of an Adult Learner • Realistic—Information that is immediately applicable . • Practical—Hands-on practice. • Experienced—Insights. • Unique—Backgrounds. • Set in their learning pattern—They’re in a continual state of learning. They are self-directed and prefer to control their learning experiences. • Busy—Competing interests (family, work). District Training Program

4. Learning Retention • Learner is passive—lectures, reading, audiovisual presentations, demonstrations • Learner is involved—discussion, practice, teaching others District Training Program

5. Learning Retention—Learning Pyramid District Training Program NTL Institute of Applied Behavioral Science

6. How to achieve maximum retention • Capture your learner’s attention. • Repeat information. • Transfer information to real life. • Feature a mix of activities. District Training Program

7. Establish a positive relationship with participants • Greet participants. • Make eye contact. • Set behavior guidelines. • Give participants the option to pass on or opt out of any activity. • Summarize points made before moving on to the next subject. • Try not to read directly from your notes. • Post a small clock where you can see it. District Training Program

8. Common Presentation Errors • Fillers. • Distracting movements. • Sloppy editing. • Speaking too quickly. • Turning away from participants. District Training Program