Teaching
Why a Demonstration Makes a Process Easier to Follow
A clear demonstration makes a process easier to follow by showing sequence, decisions and checks, so learners can…
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Practice
Group Practice or Quiet Rehearsal? Choosing a First Run-Through
Group practice or quiet rehearsal? Choose a first run-through that exposes the right gaps, from an uncertain sequence…
Learning Formats
The Workshop Handout Before the Photocopier
A workshop handout works best when it grows from learners’ notes into a reusable aid, with each format chosen for the…
Community
The Icebreaker That Takes More Time Than It Gives Back
A useful icebreaker for adult classes settles people without stealing practice time. Match the opening to the group…
Learning Spaces
A Room Reset Between Two Short Classes
A room reset between short classes clears table clutter, restores sightlines and gives the next group a clear place to…
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Learning grows through doing, noticing and sharing.
A useful session is more than a set of instructions. We look at the choices that help people take part, practise and carry a new skill into ordinary life.