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Effective Adult Learning • Adults Learn by DOING Local Coordinator Training – TY 2018 2

Learning Pyramid

Adult Learning • In what ways can you engage the trainees? • What Types of Exercises can you provide to support learning?

Active Learning • Discuss Concepts • Practice by doing Exercises • Teaching Others/ Immediate Application • Learn By Doing

Active Learning • Engage in different Learn-by-doing activities using diverse methods and time • Handouts of additional activities • Allow for Group time as well as individual time

Useful Training Methods • Coaching and Mentoring • Small Group Sessions • Team Learning • Role Play

Coaching and Mentoring • Coaching and Mentoring provides the benefit of One on One communication and training. • Provides the student the opportunity to ask questions in a “safe zone”

Small Group & Team Learning • Small Group and Team Learning allow for all to share information and take advantage of each persons strengths and knowledge.

Role Playing • Intake and Interview • New Preparers/Client Facilitator • Allows for the CF/Preparers to practice their verbal interaction with the potential Tax Payers and increase their understanding of the forms.

Validate Learning • Exercise Results • One on One discussion • Q & A Session – Small Groups or Large Forum

End of Presentation • Questions?