Applying Adult Education
Principles in NSSK & NRP Training
J. Devn Cornish, MD
LDS Charities
How Adults Learn
Ears
Mouth
Hands
Eyes
How Adults Learn
1.
Ears
4.
Mouth
3.
Hands
2.
Eyes
How Adults Learn
=TELL
=TEACH
4.
Mouth
1.
Ears
2.
Eyes
= SHOW
3.
Hands
= PRACTICE
How Adults Learn
If you want the learners to really change what
they do:
• First, TELL them
• Second, SHOW them
• Third, let them PRACTICE it
• Fourth, help them TEACH it themselves
An example from NSSK
Concept: Effective bag and mask ventilation
Adult education approach:
• First, TELL about bag and mask use
• Second, SHOW them on the mannequin
• Third, let them PRACTICE it on the
mannequin
• Fourth, each learner TEACHES it to another,
or learners take turns teaching the group
Now, REINFORCE
To REINFORCE the learning:
• Ask the group, “What did s/he do well?
• Ask the presenter, “What could you do even
better next time?”
• Ask the others, “Does anyone have any
other suggestions?”
• Allow the learner to repeat the PRACTICE
Don’t miss the point
It matters that you
• First, invite the GROUP to compliment the
presenter
• Second, invite the presenter to critique
him/herself
• Then, invite the group to critique the
presenter
Because…
• Everyone enjoys praise
• It is easier to correct yourself than to be
criticized by your peers
• It is easier to accept correction from others
if you have first invited it by correcting
yourself
EFFECTIVE TEACHERS NEVER MISS A CHANCE
TO GIVE SINCERE PRAISE!
If you want results…
Don’t make excuses!
Some teachers do not apply adult education
principles because:
• They don’t think about it
• They think it will take more time
• It sounds “childish” and unnecessary
• They have no experience with it
With just a little practice…
You will find that applying adult education
principles is:
• Easy to do in most any setting
• Takes effort and planning but not
necessarily more time
• Is much more enjoyable for learners
• Is fun for the teacher (“You’re my favorite
teacher!”)
…AND IT WORKS!