Human Learning Flashcards
How might a trainer need to adapt to human learners?
Develop an understanding of and skills in teaching a variety of people, including but not limited to:
- Various ages
- Various learning differences and abilities
- Various cultures and socioeconomic backgrounds
Name the key concepts needed regarding human learning.
• Fundamentals of adult learning theories and
practices
• Learning terminologies
• Applying learning theories and practices in
classroom setting
• Identifying and utilizing the appropriate
theories and practices
What are some of the soft skills needed for client case management?
- Distinguishing and conveying the difference between needs and wants
- Active listening techniques
- Decision making
- Problem solving
- Written and oral communication
How do you prepare to most effectively instruct clients?
- Project management
- Employing survey techniques
- Thorough client histories
Note: needs verification.
What services should a professional trainer provide while with a client?
- Analyzing information
- Assessing situations
- Identify key issues
- Note taking
Project management is multifaceted. List some of the core techniques needed.
- Attention to details
- Multi-tasking
- Time management
- Planning
- Scheduling
- Goal setting
- Organizing
List hard skills needed after working with a client.
• Designing training assessment tools
• Creating reports
• Conducting periodic and final assessments and
follow-ups
How do you prepare to create, manage, and effectively teach group training classes and private lessons alike?
• Fundamentals of session design techniques
• Setting priorities
• Developing a curricula for sound instructional training sessions
• Group specific lesson planning (children,
seniors, etc.)
Group classes have a lot of moving parts. What must a trainer keep in mind while instructing multiple human learners?
• Attention to detail • Class management methods, techniques and strategies • Group motivation techniques • Conducting a training session with sound instructional techniques • Managing a class setting with multiple dogs and owners • Time management • Multi-tasking • Managing conflict
What administrative skills are needed to conduct group classes or private training lessons?
- Oral and written communication
- Organization
- Building customer relations and confidence
- Record keeping
- Project management
From a client’s perspective, what is the primary goal of attending a training session?
Teach clients how to train their dogs to perform specific manners and basic behaviors such as sit, down, etc.
What intangible tools does a trainer need to teach clients mechanical skills in dog training?
• Applying fundamental theories and practical
elements of adult and animal learning
• Group motivation
• Animal learning terminologies
