This module reminded me of the saying “meet them where they’re at” and of concepts from health coaching that also apply to teaching—particularly the importance of understanding someone’s motivation in order to inspire behavior change. I really appreciated the idea of using a pretest and reinforcing the big picture, both of which can be woven into lectures and opening questions to engage students right from the start. In my own experience working with continuing education groups, it can sometimes be challenging to help participants see why they’re there. A pretest could be a valuable tool for bridging those shorter trainings with their larger goals.
