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Title: How to Think on Your Feet in the Classroom


1
How to Think on Your Feetin the Classroom
  • Michael D. Ford CFPIM, CSCP, CQA, CRE, QI, EI

2
Agenda
  • Identify common challenges
  • Tips, tools and techniques
  • Role-play scenarios
  • Methods of prevention
  • Summary

3
You know the drill
  • If youre HIGHLY ENGAGING and PARTICIPATIVE, you
    get rewarded with Fords famous TRIPLE CARTWHEEL!

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I. Identify Common Challenges
  • Audio-visual problems
  • Disruptive learners
  • Ineffective classroom layout
  • Unanticipated questions
  • Inappropriate expectations
  • Lacking materials (instructor or learner)
  • Others?

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I. Team Exercise
  • Form teams of 4-6 persons
  • Select a leader
  • Share challenging classroom experiences
  • Select the best (worst?) example from each team
    to share with the audience at-large
  • 15 20 minutes
  • Debrief common challenges

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II. Tips, Tools Techniques
  • Audio-visual problems
  • Quickly assess the situation
  • Contact the in-house expert
  • Attempt to troubleshoot (5 min. limit!)
  • Move on utilize flip charts, whiteboards, scrap
    paper or props to visualize concepts
  • Troubleshoot at break
  • Other suggestions?

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II. Tips, Tools Techniques (continued)
  • Disruptive learners
  • Acknowledge them via eye contact
  • Acknowledge them verbally
  • Engage them a.s.a.p. in a friendly manner
  • Compliment Devils Advocates for their points
  • Stay positive while trying to bring them onboard
  • If necessary, take action at break
  • Utilize coworkers or classmates
  • Contact a manager
  • Offer them the opportunity to leave
  • Other suggestions?

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II. Tips, Tools Techniques (continued)
  • Ineffective classroom layout
  • Check for alternative rooms
  • Rearrange if possible
  • Prepare to be agile (move around the room)
  • Other suggestions?

9
II. Tips, Tools Techniques (continued)
  • Unanticipated questions
  • Take a sip of water
  • Thank the learner (thats a great question!)
  • Ask them to clarify (can you restate that?)
  • Utilize the class (who wants to volunteer?)
  • Be honest if you cant answer
  • Parking lot (make sure to follow up!)
  • Other suggestions?

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II. Tips, Tools Techniques (continued)
  • Inappropriate expectations
  • Identify expectations during introductions
  • Identify the source of the expectation
  • Manager, course brochure, word-of-mouth, etc.
  • Clearly state course agenda and objectives
  • Review objectives after each break or lesson
  • Attempt to meet their expectation
  • Other suggestions?

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II. Tips, Tools Techniques (continued)
  • Lacking materials (instructor or learner)
  • Consult with others for availability (5-10 min.)
  • Other students, training manager, fellow
    instructors
  • Utilize whatever resources are available
  • Focus on active learning
  • Exercises, roundtable discussion, role-play, QA
  • Other suggestions?

12
II. Tips, Tools Techniques (continued)
  • Other common challenges
  • Other suggestions?
  • Debrief tips, tools techniques

13
III. Role-play Scenarios
  • Form teams of 4-6 persons
  • Select an instructor
  • The remainder of the team will be learners
  • The facilitator will hand out scenarios with
    instructions for role-playing
  • 5 minutes to prepare
  • 10 minutes to conduct a lesson
  • Debrief role-play scenarios

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IV. Methods of Prevention
  • Audio-visual problems
  • Check for availability in advance
  • Test on-site if possible
  • Arrive early to check again
  • Bring back-up equipment
  • Prepare a lesson plan that is flexible
  • Other suggestions?

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IV. Methods of Prevention (continued)
  • Disruptive learners
  • Discuss policy with company, school or chapter
  • Set clear expectations during introduction
  • Utilize a syllabus stating formal policy
  • Be a GREAT instructor to keep them interested
  • Other suggestions?

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IV. Methods of Prevention (continued)
  • Ineffective classroom layout
  • Provide a written request for the layout
  • Check the layout in advance
  • Arrive early
  • Other suggestions?

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IV. Methods of Prevention (continued)
  • Unanticipated questions
  • Instruct subjects that you have mastered
  • Engage in professional development
  • Define your expertise before the sale
  • Provide a complete instructor biography
  • Clarify your background during introductions
  • Expect the unexpected
  • Other suggestions?

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IV. Methods of Prevention (continued)
  • Inappropriate expectations
  • Provide excellent brochures, marketing material
  • Understand the clients needs (v. their wants)
  • Conduct face-to-face meetings with clients
  • Ensure the school or company utilizes your
    material
  • Other suggestions?

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IV. Methods of Prevention (continued)
  • Lacking materials (instructor or learner)
  • Check your inventory in advance
  • Include all requirements in promotional material
  • Ensure the company/school/chapter has ordered the
    correct materials
  • Validate they have received the materials
  • Other suggestions?

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IV. Methods of Prevention (continued)
  • Other common challenges
  • Other suggestions?
  • Debrief methods of prevention

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V. Summary
  • Identify common challenges
  • Tips, tools and techniques
  • Role-play scenarios
  • Methods of prevention
  • Any questions, comments or concerns?

22
References
  • APICS Train-the-Trainer
  • APICS Learning Dynamics

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Thank you for your participation!
  • See you at the Opening Reception!
  • Enjoy the conference!
  • Contact info michaeldford_at_earthlink.net
  • Cell 607.627.4853
  • www.apicsdcmetro.org
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