"This is for babies."

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A common complaint for sixth graders forced to go to Vacation Bible School and my introduction to learner centered design at fifteen years old. How could I excite ornery preteens who would rather be literally anywhere else? I tossed the elementary teaching guide and gave them what they really wanted- to be treated like they were 12, not 6. I created presentations, activities, and interactive lectures packed with weird and wacky facts that appeal to the age group while staying true to the goals of the program. Every year the typically small sixth grade group doubled or tripled under age-appropriate and empathetic instruction. 

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I've found the same concepts apply to adults. Whether they believe the instruction to be for "babies" or "entry level," one of the most common issues in training is mistaken identity. The training just isn't personalized enough to be effective. The first step to remedy the situation is a deep analysis of what the learner wants and what they believe they already know. The confidence, experience, and expectations they bring to training matter are as integral to learning as the content. 

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