1. welcome to train the trainer SOUTHERN ZONAL FORUM DURANT, OKLAHOMA SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2013

2. “Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.” Benjamin Franklin SOUTHERN ZONAL FORUM DURANT, OKLAHOMA SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2013

3. Retention Rates among Adult Learners: 10% What is read 20% What is heard 30% What is seen 50% What is heard and seen 70% What is said 90% What is said and done SOUTHERN ZONAL FORUM DURANT, OKLAHOMA SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2013

4. Andragogy: The art and science of helping adults learn. Malcolm Knowles SOUTHERN ZONAL FORUM DURANT, OKLAHOMA SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2013

5. The Six Principles of Adult Learning Theory: 1. Adults are internally motivated and self-directed. 2. Adults bring life experiences and knowledge to learning experiences. 3. Adults are goal oriented. 4. Adults are relevancy oriented. 5. Adults are practical. 6. Adult learners like to be respected. SOUTHERN ZONAL FORUM DURANT, OKLAHOMA SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2013

6. The Six Principles of Adult Learning Theory: 1. Adults are internally motivated and self-directed. “The more eagerly we wade in and work, the richer our awakening becomes.” Page 51, Narcotics Anonymous, 6 th Edition, Step Twelve SOUTHERN ZONAL FORUM DURANT, OKLAHOMA SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2013

7. The Six Principles of Adult Learning Theory: 2. Adults bring life experiences and knowledge to learning experiences. “We find that trusting others with more experience is a strength rather than a weakness.” Page 57, Narcotics Anonymous, 6 th Edition, What Can I Do? SOUTHERN ZONAL FORUM DURANT, OKLAHOMA SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2013

8. The Six Principles of Adult Learning Theory: 3. Adults are goal oriented. “Unity of action and purpose makes possible what seemed impossible for us – recovery.” Page 68, Narcotics Anonymous, 6 th Edition, Tradition Five SOUTHERN ZONAL FORUM DURANT, OKLAHOMA SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2013

9. The Six Principles of Adult Learning Theory: 4. Adults are relevancy oriented. “All elements of our service structure have the responsibility to carefully consider all viewpoints in their decision-making processes.” Page 19, Twelve Concepts for NA Service, Ninth Concept SOUTHERN ZONAL FORUM DURANT, OKLAHOMA SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2013

10. The Six Principles of Adult Learning Theory: 5. Adults are practical. “Simplicity is the key to our symbol; it imitates the simplicity of our Fellowship. All sorts of occult and esoteric connotations can be found in its simple outlines, but foremost in the minds of the Fellowship are easily understood meanings and relationships.” Page xv, Narcotics Anonymous, 6 th Edition, Our Symbol SOUTHERN ZONAL FORUM DURANT, OKLAHOMA SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2013

11. The Six Principles of Adult Learning Theory: 6. Adult learners like to be respected. “While we may disagree as individuals, the spiritual principle of anonymity makes us all equal as members of the group. No member is greater or lesser than any other member.” Page 76, Narcotics Anonymous, 6 th Tradition, Tradition Twelve SOUTHERN ZONAL FORUM DURANT, OKLAHOMA SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2013

12. Adults learn best when: Learning is collaborative There is recognition of a needed skill development The training is thought to be practical The training builds on life experience SOUTHERN ZONAL FORUM DURANT, OKLAHOMA SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2013

13. Adults learn best when: Learning is collaborative How do we make learning collaborative now? What works? What doesn’t work? SOUTHERN ZONAL FORUM DURANT, OKLAHOMA SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2013

14. Adults learn best when: There is recognition of a needed skill development How do we recognize when skills need to be developed? What works? What doesn’t work? SOUTHERN ZONAL FORUM DURANT, OKLAHOMA SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2013

15. Adults learn best when: The training is thought to be practical What does practical training look like? What works? What doesn’t work? SOUTHERN ZONAL FORUM DURANT, OKLAHOMA SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2013

16. Adults learn best when: The training builds on life experience How do we leverage our collective experience? What works? What doesn’t work? SOUTHERN ZONAL FORUM DURANT, OKLAHOMA SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2013

17. Four Key Facilitation Skills: Facilitate versus Direct Ask Questions Answer Questions Facilitate Discussion SOUTHERN ZONAL FORUM DURANT, OKLAHOMA SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2013

18. Some additional thoughts on Facilitation: Avoid death by Power Point Demonstrate Credibility (be honest, unbiased, collaborative) Minimize Stage Fright (stay on message, be yourself, know your audience, know the room) SOUTHERN ZONAL FORUM DURANT, OKLAHOMA SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2013

19. Four types of Adult Learners: Active Learners Reflective Learners Theoretical Learners Pragmatic Learners SOUTHERN ZONAL FORUM DURANT, OKLAHOMA SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2013

20. Four types of Adult Learners: Active Learners Immerse themselves in new experiences, and are open- minded in approach. SOUTHERN ZONAL FORUM DURANT, OKLAHOMA SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2013

21. Four types of Adult Learners: Reflective Learners Stand back and observe, and analyze after the event. SOUTHERN ZONAL FORUM DURANT, OKLAHOMA SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2013

22. Four types of Adult Learners: Theoretical Learners Enjoy logical approaches to problems, and rationalize their experiences. SOUTHERN ZONAL FORUM DURANT, OKLAHOMA SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2013

23. Four types of Adult Learners: Pragmatic Learners Put ideas into practice and get straight to the point. SOUTHERN ZONAL FORUM DURANT, OKLAHOMA SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2013

24. Competing Theory of types of Adult Learners: VARK Visual Learners Diagrams, visual aids, charts, schematics/drawings SOUTHERN ZONAL FORUM DURANT, OKLAHOMA SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2013

25. Competing Theory of types of Adult Learners: VARK Auditory Learners Tend to listen, debate and discuss different points of view SOUTHERN ZONAL FORUM DURANT, OKLAHOMA SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2013

26. Competing Theory of types of Adult Learners: VARK Reading/Writing Tend to read and write for understanding of concepts as part of the learning process. SOUTHERN ZONAL FORUM DURANT, OKLAHOMA SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2013

27. Competing Theory of types of Adult Learners: VARK Kinesthetic/Tactile Learn by touch, hands on learning SOUTHERN ZONAL FORUM DURANT, OKLAHOMA SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2013

28. SMART Goals: Specific Measurable Attainable and agreed upon Realistic, Relevant, Reasonable, Rewarding, Results-oriented Timely and Tangible/Trackable SOUTHERN ZONAL FORUM DURANT, OKLAHOMA SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2013

29. “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” Aristotle SOUTHERN ZONAL FORUM DURANT, OKLAHOMA SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2013

30. Service Prayer “GOD, grant us knowledge that we may write according to Your divine precepts. Instill in us a sense of Your purpose. Make us servants of Your will and grant us a bond of selflessness, that this may truly be Your work, not ours – in order that no addict, anywhere, need die from the horrors of addiction.” Page xxvi, Narcotics Anonymous, 6 th Edition, Introduction SOUTHERN ZONAL FORUM DURANT, OKLAHOMA SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2013