welcome to train the trainer SOUTHE RN Z

“Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and

Retention Rates among Adult Learners: 10% What is read 20% What is heard 30%

Andragogy: The art and science of helping adults learn. Malcolm Knowles SOUTHE RN Z

The Six Principles of Adult Learning Theory: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Adults

The Six Principles of Adult Learning Theory: 1. Adults are internally motivated and self-directed.

The Six Principles of Adult Learning Theory: 2. Adults bring life experiences and knowledge

The Six Principles of Adult Learning Theory: 3. Adults are goal oriented. “Unity of

The Six Principles of Adult Learning Theory: 4. Adults are relevancy oriented. “All elements

The Six Principles of Adult Learning Theory: 5. Adults are practical. “Simplicity is the

The Six Principles of Adult Learning Theory: 6. Adult learners like to be respected.

Adults learn best when: Learning is collaborative There is recognition of a needed skill

Adults learn best when: Learning is collaborative How do we make learning collaborative now?

Adults learn best when: There is recognition of a needed skill development How do

Adults learn best when: The training is thought to be practical What does practical

Adults learn best when: The training builds on life experience How do we leverage

Four Key Facilitation Skills: Facilitate versus Direct Ask Questions Answer Questions Facilitate Discussion SOUTHE

Some additional thoughts on Facilitation: Avoid death by Power Point Demonstrate Credibility (be honest,

Four types of Adult Learners: Active Learners Reflective Learners Theoretical Learners Pragmatic Learners SOUTHE

Four types of Adult Learners: Active Learners Immerse themselves in new experiences, and are

Four types of Adult Learners: Reflective Learners Stand back and observe, and analyze after

Four types of Adult Learners: Theoretical Learners Enjoy logical approaches to problems, and rationalize

Four types of Adult Learners: Pragmatic Learners Put ideas into practice and get straight

Competing Theory of types of Adult Learners: VARK Visual Learners Diagrams, visual aids, charts,

Competing Theory of types of Adult Learners: VARK Auditory Learners Tend to listen, debate

Competing Theory of types of Adult Learners: VARK Reading/Writing Tend to read and write

Competing Theory of types of Adult Learners: VARK Kinesthetic/Tactile Learn by touch, hands on

SMART Goals: Specific Measurable Attainable and agreed upon Realistic, Relevant, Reasonable, Rewarding, Results-oriented Timely

“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a

Service Prayer “GOD, grant us knowledge that we may write according to Your divine

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welcome to train the trainer SOUTHE RN Z ONAL FO RUM DURANT , OKL AHOMA SATUR DA Y, OCTOB ER 26, 2013

“Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn. ” Benjamin Franklin SOUTHE RN Z ONAL FO RUM DURANT , OKL AHOMA SATUR DA Y, OCTOB ER 26, 2013

Retention Rates among Adult Learners: 10% What is read 20% What is heard 30% What is seen 50% What is heard and seen 70% What is said 90% What is said and done SOUTHE RN Z ONAL FO RUM DURANT , OKL AHOMA SATUR DA Y, OCTOB ER 26, 2013

Andragogy: The art and science of helping adults learn. Malcolm Knowles SOUTHE RN Z ONAL FO RUM DURANT , OKL AHOMA SATUR DA Y, OCTOB ER 26, 2013

The Six Principles of Adult Learning Theory: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Adults are internally motivated and self-directed. Adults bring life experiences and knowledge to learning experiences. Adults are goal oriented. Adults are relevancy oriented. Adults are practical. Adult learners like to be respected. SOUTHE RN Z ONAL FO RUM DURANT , OKL AHOMA SATUR DA Y, OCTOB ER 26, 2013

The Six Principles of Adult Learning Theory: 1. Adults are internally motivated and self-directed. “The more eagerly we wade in and work, the richer our awakening becomes. ” Page 51, Narcotics Anonymous, 6 th Edition, Step Twelve SOUTHE RN Z ONAL FO RUM DURANT , OKL AHOMA SATUR DA Y, OCTOB ER 26, 2013

The Six Principles of Adult Learning Theory: 2. Adults bring life experiences and knowledge to learning experiences. “We find that trusting others with more experience is a strength rather than a weakness. ” Page 57, Narcotics Anonymous, 6 th Edition, What Can I Do? SOUTHE RN Z ONAL FO RUM DURANT , OKL AHOMA SATUR DA Y, OCTOB ER 26, 2013

The Six Principles of Adult Learning Theory: 3. Adults are goal oriented. “Unity of action and purpose makes possible what seemed impossible for us – recovery. ” Page 68, Narcotics Anonymous, 6 th Edition, Tradition Five SOUTHE RN Z ONAL FO RUM DURANT , OKL AHOMA SATUR DA Y, OCTOB ER 26, 2013

The Six Principles of Adult Learning Theory: 4. Adults are relevancy oriented. “All elements of our service structure have the responsibility to carefully consider all viewpoints in their decision-making processes. ” Page 19, Twelve Concepts for NA Service, Ninth Concept SOUTHE RN Z ONAL FO RUM DURANT , OKL AHOMA SATUR DA Y, OCTOB ER 26, 2013

The Six Principles of Adult Learning Theory: 5. Adults are practical. “Simplicity is the key to our symbol; it imitates the simplicity of our Fellowship. All sorts of occult and esoteric connotations can be found in its simple outlines, but foremost in the minds of the Fellowship are easily understood meanings and relationships. ” Page xv, Narcotics Anonymous, 6 th Edition, Our Symbol SOUTHE RN Z ONAL FO RUM DURANT , OKL AHOMA SATUR DA Y, OCTOB ER 26, 2013

The Six Principles of Adult Learning Theory: 6. Adult learners like to be respected. “While we may disagree as individuals, the spiritual principle of anonymity makes us all equal as members of the group. No member is greater or lesser than any other member. ” Page 76, Narcotics Anonymous, 6 th Tradition, Tradition Twelve SOUTHE RN Z ONAL FO RUM DURANT , OKL AHOMA SATUR DA Y, OCTOB ER 26, 2013

Adults learn best when: Learning is collaborative There is recognition of a needed skill development The training is thought to be practical The training builds on life experience SOUTHE RN Z ONAL FO RUM DURANT , OKL AHOMA SATUR DA Y, OCTOB ER 26, 2013

Adults learn best when: Learning is collaborative How do we make learning collaborative now? What works? What doesn’t work? SOUTHE RN Z ONAL FO RUM DURANT , OKL AHOMA SATUR DA Y, OCTOB ER 26, 2013

Adults learn best when: There is recognition of a needed skill development How do we recognize when skills need to be developed? What works? What doesn’t work? SOUTHE RN Z ONAL FO RUM DURANT , OKL AHOMA SATUR DA Y, OCTOB ER 26, 2013

Adults learn best when: The training is thought to be practical What does practical training look like? What works? What doesn’t work? SOUTHE RN Z ONAL FO RUM DURANT , OKL AHOMA SATUR DA Y, OCTOB ER 26, 2013

Adults learn best when: The training builds on life experience How do we leverage our collective experience? What works? What doesn’t work? SOUTHE RN Z ONAL FO RUM DURANT , OKL AHOMA SATUR DA Y, OCTOB ER 26, 2013

Four Key Facilitation Skills: Facilitate versus Direct Ask Questions Answer Questions Facilitate Discussion SOUTHE RN Z ONAL FO RUM DURANT , OKL AHOMA SATUR DA Y, OCTOB ER 26, 2013

Some additional thoughts on Facilitation: Avoid death by Power Point Demonstrate Credibility (be honest, unbiased, collaborative) Minimize Stage Fright (stay on message, be yourself, know your audience, know the room) SOUTHE RN Z ONAL FO RUM DURANT , OKL AHOMA SATUR DA Y, OCTOB ER 26, 2013

Four types of Adult Learners: Active Learners Reflective Learners Theoretical Learners Pragmatic Learners SOUTHE RN Z ONAL FO RUM DURANT , OKL AHOMA SATUR DA Y, OCTOB ER 26, 2013

Four types of Adult Learners: Active Learners Immerse themselves in new experiences, and are openminded in approach. SOUTHE RN Z ONAL FO RUM DURANT , OKL AHOMA SATUR DA Y, OCTOB ER 26, 2013

Four types of Adult Learners: Reflective Learners Stand back and observe, and analyze after the event. SOUTHE RN Z ONAL FO RUM DURANT , OKL AHOMA SATUR DA Y, OCTOB ER 26, 2013

Four types of Adult Learners: Theoretical Learners Enjoy logical approaches to problems, and rationalize their experiences. SOUTHE RN Z ONAL FO RUM DURANT , OKL AHOMA SATUR DA Y, OCTOB ER 26, 2013

Four types of Adult Learners: Pragmatic Learners Put ideas into practice and get straight to the point. SOUTHE RN Z ONAL FO RUM DURANT , OKL AHOMA SATUR DA Y, OCTOB ER 26, 2013

Competing Theory of types of Adult Learners: VARK Visual Learners Diagrams, visual aids, charts, schematics/drawings SOUTHE RN Z ONAL FO RUM DURANT , OKL AHOMA SATUR DA Y, OCTOB ER 26, 2013

Competing Theory of types of Adult Learners: VARK Auditory Learners Tend to listen, debate and discuss different points of view SOUTHE RN Z ONAL FO RUM DURANT , OKL AHOMA SATUR DA Y, OCTOB ER 26, 2013

Competing Theory of types of Adult Learners: VARK Reading/Writing Tend to read and write for understanding of concepts as part of the learning process. SOUTHE RN Z ONAL FO RUM DURANT , OKL AHOMA SATUR DA Y, OCTOB ER 26, 2013

Competing Theory of types of Adult Learners: VARK Kinesthetic/Tactile Learn by touch, hands on learning SOUTHE RN Z ONAL FO RUM DURANT , OKL AHOMA SATUR DA Y, OCTOB ER 26, 2013

SMART Goals: Specific Measurable Attainable and agreed upon Realistic, Relevant, Reasonable, Rewarding, Results-oriented Timely and Tangible/Trackable SOUTHE RN Z ONAL FO RUM DURANT , OKL AHOMA SATUR DA Y, OCTOB ER 26, 2013

“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit. ” Aristotle SOUTHE RN Z ONAL FO RUM DURANT , OKL AHOMA SATUR DA Y, OCTOB ER 26, 2013

Service Prayer “GOD, grant us knowledge that we may write according to Your divine precepts. Instill in us a sense of Your purpose. Make us servants of Your will and grant us a bond of selflessness, that this may truly be Your work, not ours – in order that no addict, anywhere, need die from the horrors of addiction. ” Page xxvi, Narcotics Anonymous, 6 th Edition, Introduction SOUTHE RN Z ONAL FO RUM DURANT , OKL AHOMA SATUR DA Y, OCTOB ER 26, 2013