Workshops for Trainers
New Strategies and Activities to Implement

Adult Learning Theory and Practice I

Explore what makes a great (and not so great) learning experience for adults.

• How to plan workshops for adults so there is the most interest, interaction, and incorporation of the key concepts being presented.
• How to make the most use of technology, timing, and temperaments of the participants.
• How to use humor, handouts, and honesty to encourage behavioral changes after the workshop has ended.
• Find out what theorists have to say about setting goals, selecting groups, and serving goodies for adult learners.

Adult Learning Theory and Practice 2

Explore some more! More strategies, more scenarios, more subtleties for adult learning.

• What to do when nothing seems to be working.
• How to incorporate research and statistics without putting everyone to sleep.
• When to rely on media and technology and when to stay low-tech.
• Where to find the information and enhancements that you need to make a great presentation.
• Why some things that worked last time may or may not work this time and how to make changes during your presentation.
• Who among your participants can make or break the day for the others and what to do about it.

Laurie also addresses groups on Early Language and Literacy topics such as:

• The Importance of Reading Aloud
• Using Storytelling with Parents and Teachers
• Appreciating Diversity through Multicultural Books
• Rhythm, Rhyme and the Sounds of Language