Adult Learning
Acknowledging Characteristics of Adult Learners
Understanding Adult Learning Styles
Comprehending Models for Adult Learning
Preparing for a Class
Preparing Your Lesson Plan
Chunking Information
Using Icebreakers
Deciding on Presentation Methods
Using Examples, Analogies, and Humor
Using Visual Aids and Using the Appropriate Visual Aid
Dealing with Varying Skill Sets
Refining Your Plan
Creating a Learning Environment
Delivering the Class
Developing Communication Skills
Using Your Body Effectively
Building Rapport with Eye Contact
Understanding Proxemics
Developing Your Voice
Watching Your Vocabulary
Active Listening
Barriers to Effective Communication
Beginning the Training Session
Overview of Questioning
Understanding Questioning Techniques
Answering Questions
Presenting Concepts
Managing Difficult Behaviors
Ending the Training Session
Feedback and Evaluation
Overview of Feedback
Types of Feedback
Guidelines for Giving and Receiving Feedback
Using Questioning Techniques to Elicit Feedback
Encouraging Feedback
End-of-Course Evaluations
Performing Self-Feedback
Appendix: Resource Materials and Information
MCT Certification
CTT+ Certification