You have reviewed the instructional methods that you intend to use to lead the program with the group of three clients at Barrymores. Whilst the group is happy with the methods you intend to use to instruct the group, Susie has a few concerns.
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Susie responds:"I will find the written instructions good to help me work on the activities after the session. I feel a little intimidated by you asking me questions in front of the others. It's not that I don't know what's going on. I like to take some time to think about the question and what is the best answer." |
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. |
What would you say to Susie regarding your technique of asking her questions about the activities during the program?
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Tell her not to be so silly. The others in the group are her friends and she should not be so shy. |
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Tell her that she only needs to answer if she wants to and you will ask her questions a bit more privately. |
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Tell her that her responses to the questions are an important way of your finding out if the group fully understands what to do. |