Tell me, I’ll forget.
Show me, I may remember.
Involve me, and I’ll understand.
Chinese Proverb
What, Why & How
When we create an interaction-rich learning environment where the participants are enjoying the experience, we can both deepen and accelerate learning in addition to impacting long term memory. In doing so, we also encourage an atmosphere of team play and inspire the sharing of ideas. This strengthens communicative skills for personal development and builds self-confidence.
Learners laugh, and break out of their perceived learning limitations through play. Skillfully designed programs create an atmosphere which makes play appropriate, acceptable and desirable, and eliminates the danger of appearing silly, or the idea that it is a useless waste of time.
What are the 3 main keys to making this work for you?
- Activities and learning games which speak to each learning style
- Creating a good ‘flow’ by pacing the activities; fluctuating between calm activities and more energetic ones
- Understanding how to create a supportive, positive atmosphere.
Who benefits
Our past participants have included: IT Trainers, Marketing Agents, Social Workers, Musicians, Autogenic Training Specialists, Pharmaceutical Specialists, Dental Hygienists, Language Instructors, and Educators at all grade levels – from grammar school to university.
Duration of the training
Generally speaking the AOC Training will be 1 – 2 days in length. This schedule is dependent upon previous knowledge of the materials, and the current goals of the participants.
Additionally a single, three hour workshop is possible, and would serve as an introduction to the topics listed below.
Content
During this training, you will…
…acquire a variety of learning activities and games which address the needs of your learners.
…acquire games which are suitable for your Situation whether in Business Training, K-12 or higher education.
…discover activities which can be used in learning any topic.
…understand how to pace the activities, i.e. establish a flow from group to individual work, from tight to loose structure, active interaction to silence. Pacing skillfully creates high concentration and energy levels.
…discover your preferred learning style and how to use it as an asset when designing your own activities.
…learn to identify the learning style of others and what it means for you and your course design.
…learn to address the needs of each participant’s learning style.
…discover communicative skills which support a positive learning environment.
…learn to modify existing games to suit your course needs.
…acquire ‘positive psychology activities’.
…learn motivation techniques and trust building activities.
…learn to deal with resistance, objections from reluctant learners.
…know how to work with diverse groups and with groups of different sizes.
