maryland fire & rescue presentation 2008
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“Trainer Toolbox Upgrade”
Dr. Greg WilliamsDr. Greg Williams
April 5, 2008April 5, 2008
Dr. Greg Williams
• Director & Clinical Assistant Professor
• University Maryland, Baltimore County
• Instructional Systems Development
• [email protected]• www.umbc.edu/isd
Agenda – Part 1
Introduction & Overview
Adult Learning Principles & Exercise
Instructional Strategies, Learner Engagement
& Exercise
BREAK
Agenda - Part 2
Informal Learning & Exercise
Real Problems Exercise (as instructors)
Resources
Wrap-Up & Closing Thoughts
Class Assessment & Concerns Exercise
Real Problems or Challenges
• Teaching & learning related• Write on index card• We’ll use later this morning
Opening Video
“When you have a bad day, somebody dies”
• Firefighter Lt. “Bull” McCaffrey to his “probie” younger brother Brian McCaffrey in the movie “Backdraft”
Adult Learning Principles
Quiz on Adult Learners
• Characteristics of adult learners?• How do adults learn best?• Motivators for adult learners?• Impact on teaching & learning?
Adult Learner Characteristics
Adult Learner Characteristics
• Wealth of experience & knowledge• Established values, beliefs & opinions• Self-directing• Relate new content to old content• Want to apply what they learn• Problem-centered learning orientation
Adult Learning Principles:Motivation
• Life changing events• Have direct 7 specific needs•Want meaningful & relevant content• Outcome & goal-oriented• E.g. Alzheimer’s & MCI
Adult Learning Principles:Motivation
• Self-directed, but not isolated• Have rich experience• Have specific needs• Want to apply what they learn
Adult Learning Principles:In the Classroom
• Comfortable climate
(physically & psychologically)• Learn from peers (instructor too)• Instructor as teacher & facilitator
Adult Learning Principles:In the Classroom
• Reinforcement, rewarded are learned best, e.g. participation• Interaction is a key• Feedback
ExerciseEveryone is a Teacher
Instructional Strategies
Instructional Strategies
• Way to achieve learning objective• Should appeal to different learners• Preferred learning style (e.g. lobster)• Effective strategies engage learners
Instructional StrategiesExamples
• Case study• Drill & practice• Debates• Discussion• Field trips/observation• Games
Instructional StrategiesExamples
• Group projects• Labs• Lecture• Panel discussion• Problem-based learning
Instructional StrategiesExamples
• Questioning techniques• Role play• Scaffolding• Simulations• Storytelling
ExerciseInstructional Strategy
Video Critic
ExerciseInstructional Strategy
In the News
Instructional StrategiesStories & Emotions
Instructional StrategiesStories & Emotions
• Meaningful & relevant • Deepest learning linked with emotions• Usually one of life’s lessons • e.g. Mike’s joyride,
Learner Engagement
Learner Engagement
Learner Engagement
Learner Engagement
• What is it• Importance• Link to adult learning principles• Link to instructional stragtegies• Active involvement• Feedback
Learner Engagement
• M.I.T.’s Dr. Walter Lewin
Lecture
Lecture & PowerPoint
If You Must Lecture
• Grab their attention at the start• State objectives• Don’t read notes/slide verbatim• Ask periodic questions• Mix with other instructional strategies• Keep to minimum, 15-20 min max
If You Must Lecture
• Use examples• Play devil’s advocate• Use props, graphics, slides• Incorporate stories• State objectives• Summarize main points at end
Evaluation
The 2 minute evaluation
Informal Learning
Informal Learning
"The best learning happens in real life with real problems and real people and not in classrooms."
Charles Handy
Informal Learning VideoVideo
Informal Learning
• Most learning not learned in class• Learning is process, not an event• Learning is social• People love to learn, but hate to be taught
Informal Learning
• Will grow with technology• Conditions that support• Impact on classroom teaching• How can we use it?
Peer Consultation Exercise in Informal Learning
Obstacles Exercise
Real Problems Exercise(as an instructor)
Resources & Tools
Questions & Discussion
Closing Thoughts
• Your job is very important• “Winter Cruise in Upstate NY”• We could be heros
Dr. Greg Williams
• Director & Clinical Assistant Professor
• UMBC• 410-455-6773• [email protected]• www.umbc.edu/isd