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Comment on Roy Case's post: I appreciate what Roy Case shared about while his training material may be the same material he learned from how he presents this material can be different to the his class due to their life skills and knowledge.
Comment on Gregory Jorgenson's post: Building student confidence through hands on labs that match what the student will experience in the real word is paramount to building the intrinsic motivation necessary for success. We the instructors must be flexible in our material delivery so we can be successful with our training.
Comment on Felix Moret's post: Yes, You are correct.
Comment on Gregory Jorgenson's post: Spot On. We as instructors must be willing to be flexible and be willing to accommodate the various students that come to us to learn new skills and create a new career away from the military.
Comment on troy turner's post: Spot On. The educator is a very active part of the learning process for the adult learner. Identifying the learners method of learning does involve in removing those barriers that limit the learning. Every class is a unique group that must be viewed with the question what previous skills and knowledge am I working with and what must I do to enhance this groups learning.
Comment on Richard Hamill's post: I have found that by using various hands-on labs that closely match real life experiences of analyzing , troubleshooting and applying various solutions most of the learning styles are involved there by appealing to the various brain applications.
Comment on Richard Hamill's post: In dealing adult learner working on technical knowledge and skills development new material must be relatable to past experiences and backed with the Brain On- Hands On learning process.
Comment on Richard Hamill's post: I had several I get it moments. As I looked at the various age groups and what would be happening in most peoples lives I can say I have traveled through those groups and changes. Makes sense why interest is lost in the past tasks and what to expect in the upcoming age brackets.
Comment on Yvette Prior's post: I totally agree. Brain On - Hands On. We are seeing a return to the trade skills which is best taught by introducing the core knowledge of the subject then is reinforced by the hands-on labs and exercises.
Comment on Leny Ramos's post: I have found that adult learners want to learn specific information that relates to their interests, needs or previous life experiences.
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