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Methods of Instruction
Pamela
Hall

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Course Objectives
Identify various methods of instruction
and be prepared to use them within the
training environment
Use five techniques for managing questions.
Identify

reasons for using activities.

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Common Methods of Instruction

Lecture
Lecture with questions

Blah,
Blah,

Directed discussion

Blah

Activities

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When to Ask Questions

Beginning of a lesson or topic

End of a specific point
End of lesson
Critical points to establish
understanding
Whenever receiving feedback

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HOW TO ASK QUESTIONS?

ASK
PAUSE
- CALL

CALL
PAUSE
- ASK

LEADING QUESTIONS

REVERSE QUESTIONS
RELAY/REBOUND QUESTIONS
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DIRECTED
DISCUSSION
WHAT TIPS CAN
AN INSTRUCTOR
KEEP IN MIND
TO PRODUCE LIKE THIS
AND NOT THIS
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Brainstorming
List all ideas
Do not discuss
Do not judge
Repetition is O.K.!

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Why Icebreakers?
Encourages group members to:
Participate
Take risks
Establish rapport
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Energy Levels

Let it ebb
Change scenery
Exercise break
Increase participation
Play

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Activities Play a Major Role in

How we process
the content of
training
Increasing the
success of adult
learning
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Course Objectives
Identify various methods of
instructions and be prepared to use
them within the training environment.
Use five techniques for managing
questions.
Identify reasons for using activities.
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Methods of Instruction
Pamela
Hall

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