Garry has told you that he does not see the point of having the written instructions. You have told Garry that the written instructions are essential to the program. He will need to refer to the details in the written instructions to be able to do the activities correctly.
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Garry responds:"I really don't see the point of the instructions being written down. I can learn what to do much better by watching you show me the activities and then trying them for myself. If this is how you are going to instruct the group, I might as well drop out now." |
Points to considerForcing a person to learn in a way that they really do not feel comfortable with can lead to their dropping out of the program. People can learn in ways other than their preferred style but should not be forced to learn in ways that they do not like. You need to consider the range of instructional methods that are available to you and how they match the clients' preferred learning styles. Remember that, although a person may have a preferred learning style, they will be able to relate to a number of different instructional techniques. |
Tutorial hintsHave a look at the learning resources that describe the different types of instructional methods that can be used in teaching people how to participate in a fitness program. Make sure you understand the relationships between each instructional technique and the learning style to which it most relates. |
Garry does not appear very happy with your response. He has a point though. Do instructions have to be given in only one way, as written instructions in this case? What do you say to Garry to keep him interested in the program?
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Tell him he can choose to use the written instructions. They are not an essential part of the program. Maybe he may like to look at them after the session has finished. |
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Tell him to ignore them if he doesn't think they are useful. Just leave them behind when he finishes. |