Practitioner tips to help learners be prepared and organized
- Actively involve learners in developing and monitoring their
training plan.
- Have an agenda for each lesson - go over it at the beginning and at
the end of the training session. List what will be done next and how
learners can prepare.
- Have structure and routine in small group or classroom settings.
- Be clear on the criteria and expectations of the demonstrations.
- Give directions and assignments both orally and in written form
whenever possible.
- Allow practice and determine which way is best suited for
individuals to demonstrate their knowledge and skills.
- Have a class discussion in which learners share their ideas about
keeping organized.
- Make organization of time, space, and materials as explicit as
possible. Post weekly, monthly, and long-term jobs and
responsibilities; classroom calendars; homework assignments; and
other important information in regular locations on bulletin boards,
blackboards, or posters. Use visual organizers, references and
reminders.
- Encourage the use of checklists for daily tasks, weekly tasks, etc.
- Allow learners to experience the consequences of their
disorganization to help demonstrate the impact. Begin problem-solving
to help them prevent the situations from occurring again.
- Praise and reward learners for improved organization.12
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