Learning Styles (RSB)
All “learners” are not equal. They come in a variety of shapes and sizes, from many different backgrounds. Some prefer to process information through text, while others want visual support and images. Some learners assimilate information individually; others prefer to work in groups. Some people grasp information intuitively and quickly, whereas others prefer to see a strong sequential path and take time to reflect. In the end, the only thing you can say for sure is that every individual learns in their own particular way.
This topic offers a model through which we can better understand how a person’s learning preferences may differ. The model suggests that all learners travel through a four stage cycle on their way to full appreciation of a topic or subject (and being able to act on that knowledge). These stages are Attending, Translating, Relating and Understanding.
This Rapid Skill-Builder® shows you how to apply the following key action steps:
1. Attending properly to the context in which learning is to take place or the core message is to be received, as well as to personal motivation
2. Translating what you are seeking to learn in terms of language, style of information transfer, and type of data delivery
3. Relating the new learning to what you know already and using analogies and metaphors to help link concepts
4. Understanding the core information by appreciating theoretical value, usefulness, and wider applications (including extending theory to real or practical situations)
5. Reflecting on new learning by thinking about how you feel -positively or negatively -about the information received and then re-thinking the issues arising to act on the learning (accept, reject or store for later use)
6. Acting on new learning including extrapolating concepts and building new patterns of thinking or new ways of behaving/acting
Rapid Skill-Builder Mechanics and Components
Each topic in the Rapid Skill-Builder series operates in the same way with a number of elements for both the facilitator and the participants:
1 DVD Programme (around 20 minutes in length)
The DVD programme on disc 1 provides around 20 minutes of explanatory material in four sections (although the disc can be paused at any stage according to facilitator or participant needs). It also contains four vignettes, each with an inadequate or negative response, then again with a positive or more suitable response. These aim to practically illustrate skills that have been described in theory. There are a number of sections introducing and discussing the topic, and the DVD ends with a summary of the main points.
1 copy of the 42-page Facilitator’s Guide
The Facilitator’s Guide contains information for the facilitator to use in preparation for and during the training itself. There are scripts of the video scenes, discussion topics to raise (and suggested responses), group exercises, and further background to the topic. After each video vignette, the facilitator’s guide highlights the theory that surrounding the negative and positive scenes, to allow the facilitator to discuss this further with the participants.
10 copies of the 12-page Delegates’ Workbook
The 12-page Delegates’ Workbook provides program participants with an overview of the topic in six stages. These six stages correspond to the model used in the Action Template shown on the back page. This resource can be easily read ahead of or during a workshop session by participants and also serves as a convenient ready-reference guide to take away after the workshop is over. During the training session, participants discuss - and can complete exercises - within the delegates’ workbooks. Additional copies of the workbooks can be purchased from Fenman if required.
1 CD containing Presentation Material
Accompanying the DVD is a 16/17 slide presentation in Flash format that summarises key points from both the DVD. The Facilitator’s Guide has a number of exercises in which participants can engage. The presentation is scripted for facilitators so that even inexperienced trainers can use the material with minimal level of knowledge and preparation.
1 CD with additional resources and a PowerPoint presentation
10 ‘cue-cards’ for participants to take away
These small, pocket-sized colour cards containing all the theories and models discussed in the training session, so that your participants can take away the key points and refer to them at any time.
N.B. The free preview copy contains: 1 full-length preview of the training DVD, 1 facilitator’s guide, 1 delegate’s workbook and 1 cue-card.
Price: £895.00 + carriage + VAT
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