9:00–9:10 Welcome/Introductions

Have tutors share their name and one interesting fact about themselves.
Review agenda for the day.

9:10–10:05 Unit 2 Adults as Learners

Section 1: Characteristics of Adult Learners

Activity A. Option 1 We have different backgrounds and experiences
Activity B. Option 1 Characteristics of adult learners
Activity C. Some learner stories

10:05–10:20 Break

10:20–11:20 Unit 2 Adults as Learners (continued)

Section 2: Helping Learning Happen

Activity A. What makes a positive learning experience
Activity B. Guidelines for promoting positive learning experiences
Activity C. Some barriers to learning

11:20–12:10 Unit 2 Adults as Learners (continued)

Section : Active Learners

Activity A. The value of active learning
Activity B. What is an active learner?

12:10–1:00 Lunch

1:00–2:30 Unit 3 Learning Styles

Section 1: Introduction to Learning Styles

Activity A. Pig Psychological Test
Activity B. Preferred learning environment
Activity C. We learn in different ways

Section 2: Auditory/Visual/Kinesthetic

Activity A. We use different ways to learn new things
Activity B. Determining your learning style
Activity C. Characteristics and tutoring strategies for each style

2:30–2:45 Break

2:45–3:20 Unit 3 Learning Styles (continued)

Section : Right/Left Brain Dominance

Activity A. The two sides of the brain
Activity B. Determining which side is dominant
Activity C. Characteristics and tutoring strategies

3:20–3:30 Evaluation