Hi there, Amanda here as a first post...to get us started, let's all revisit the Adult Experiential Learning Cycle (AELC) and its benefits!
EEK, that is a lot of information in a short time!
Without the AELC, this information NEVER would have stuck, but now I know that the audience got it and practiced it in 3 different ways in just that short time! Sometimes the "connect" and "apply" steps can be hard to squeeze in, but we had the participants try the basic approach with full vision and with limited vision to see the difference and to know how this approach applies to those living with dementia. When someone, a naturalistic learner no doubt, inevitably asked about approaching someone who is blind, we tried the approach using verbal cues only as the guide so that they could hear us coming, this was only a 20 second detour, but it allowed us to practice a real-world issue.
Let's share a bit about how to get to, and through, the "connect" and "apply" steps that can feel out of place. Have you had great successes or struggles with this area?
Wow Amanda! Just 15mins and you were able to share so much!
ReplyDeleteI find the best way in my workshops is to getting people to share personal stories so I get to their level and it becomes personable to them so they remember it. Asking the learners if they can give examples of experiences where they work or being a care partner with a family member if there are experiences they can share. Then asking them how they might see the experience change the next time knowing HUH and PPA. I find when one person shares, it opens up conversation and others start thinking of ideas in their lives as well.