This document discusses effective training methods for adults. It covers topics like working memory management, the learning cycle, different views of learning, picking the right trainer, stages of instruction, and using graphics to improve learning. The key points are that instruction should follow the four stages of preparation, presentation, application, and testing, and that graphics can significantly increase learning when integrated properly with explanatory text. Diagrams and illustrations are particularly effective when they are relevant, clear, and help learners build deeper understanding.
32. Failure
When the instructor has failed to
teach the lesson, they must find
out why they failed and then re-
plan the lesson and teach it so
they won’t fail the second time.
“Experience lets you realize
when you’ve made the mistake
again.”
33. Working Memory
• Ability to remember
information for limited
period of time
• visual
• verbal
• coordinating center
34. Working Memory
• Controls attention
• Remembers instructions
• Things to do plans
• Solve complex problems
42. Diagrams
1. Use diagrams to optimize performance on tasks
requiring spatial manipulations
2. Use diagrams to promote learning of rules
involving spatial relationships
43. Diagrams
3. Use diagrams to help learners build deeper
understanding
4. Explain diagrams with words presented by audio
narration
89%
44. 5. Use cues & signals to
focus attention to
important visual & textual
content
45. 6. Integrate explanatory
text close to related visuals
This
NOT
Gas water heaters have
integral flue pipes with Light shelves can
two chambers also be used as an
overhang
46. How Learning Happens
Text alone
Text with graphic
100
90
89%
increase
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
in learning
0
Percent Correct
47. Contact
Brett Dillon
bdillon@ibsadvisorsllc.com
www.ibsadvisorsllc.com
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