1. AIESEC
INDONESIA
HOW TO BUILD A SESSION

2. 1
Learn models about how adults learn
2
Understand what are learning styles and how you
can identify and adapt your lesson for the styles
3
Understand the process of building a lesson, utilise
the learning styles
throughout the process
4
Know how to build a session outline
5
Tips and Tricks for interns to make their learnings
more effective through learning styles

3. SEVEN
PRINCIPLES
FOR ADULT
LEARNING

4. number ONE
Adults need understand
the ‘why’
Most adults will want to learn if they are aware
of why it is important for them to learn a
particular skill / topic.
When faced with an individual who is resisting
learning a skill during the training session,
communicate how the learning will translate
into tangible benefits for him/her, e.g. Will it
make their job easier?

5. NUMBER TWO
Adults need to stick to
the point.
This
principle
emphasises
the
importance
of
“s#cking
to
the
point”.
Adults
come
in
to
a
training
session
with
a
clear
idea
of
what
they
need
to
learn,
so
leave
out
the
nice-­‐to-­‐know
skills
and
knowledge.

6. NUMBER THREE
Learn by doing
Adults
are
not
par<cularly
disposed
towards
lectures
and
long-­‐winded,
boring
instruc<ons.
They
should
have
ample
opportuni<es
to
ac<vely
par<cipate
in
the
learning
process.
It
is
important
for
them
to
be
able
to
APPLY
the
newly
acquired
skills
as
this
provides
a
far
more
s<mula<ng
learning
experience
and
supports
reten<on
of
the
skills
acquired.

7. NUMBER FOUR
Adults learn by solving
practical problems
Adults
want
to
know
“What’s
In
It
For
Me?”
–
the
WIIFM
ques<on!
It
is
therefore
important
that
case
examples
are
relevant
to
the
environment
they
work
in
so
ensure
that
the
cases
used
to
skill
prac<se
reflect
their
real
work
environment.
Learning
will
then
take
place
more
naturally
and
effec<vely.

8. NUMBER FIVE
Adults learn through
application of past
experiences
The
key
lies
in
helping
the
learner
to
see
the
logical
culmina<on
of
past
experiences
leading
to
new,
and
most
likely
improved,
ways
of
doing
things.
In
the
training
session,
encourage
the
trainees
to
provide
feedback
and
challenge
the
skills
and
content
being
presented.

9. NUMBER SIX
Adults learn best in an
informal environment
Seat
the
group
in
a
way
that
all
the
par<cipants
can
par<cipate
and
interact
easily
with
each
other.
During
the
facilita<on
use
humour
and
informal
discussion
to
help
break
the
formal
educa<onal
s<gma
of
the
tradi<onal
classroom.

10. NUMBER SIX
Adults learn best
through a variety of
training methods
Statistics show that a combination of learning
methods results in a higher level of learning than
when a single approach is used. For example, not all
adults are auditory learners and would be far more
stimulated by audio-visual learning aids. Many
adults learn best by hands-on participation and
active discussion so make sure the training session
allows time for such activities

11. LEARNING
THEORY

12. To ensure the effectiveness of the
learning process, 4 elements of an
environment must be satisfied
purpose
safety
action
unity
awareness of
purpose
feeling of
safety
learning by
actions
feeling of unity
in a group

18. People remember:
-10% of what they read
-20% of what they hear
-30% of what they see
-50% of what they see and hear
-80% of what they tell
-90% of what they do

19. 7 PRINCIPLES FOR
ADULT LEARNING
1
Adults need to understand the why
2
Adults need to stick to the point.
3
Adults learn by doing
4
Adults learn by solving practical problems
5
Adults learn trough an application of past experiences
6
Adults learn best in an informal environment
7
Adults learn best through a variety of training methods

20. PREPARING
A SESSION

21. STEP ONE
Find your topic

22. STEP TWO
Do your research
Create your overall
objectives and goals
Specify the content

23. STEP THREE
What are the materials
and content you need to
deliver this session?
What are the delivery
methods you need to
deliver this session?
How can you cater to all
learning types?

24. STEP FOUR
Answer the previous
questions and place into
a structure using a
session outline.
Ensure you follow all
criteria in the session
outline!

25. WHAT IS A
SESSION
OUTLINE?

26. MAKE A
PLAN

27. FOCUS
There is
no
perfect session outline

28. CONTAINING
Topic & Content
Target Group
Goal(s)
Time & Duration
Methods
Materials

29. EXAMPLE

30. TIPS & TRICKS
why
motivate people,
general explanation
how
data, facts, statistics
what
simulations, trying things,
discussions
what if
future-vision, reflection, pros and
cons

31. PREPARING
A ROOM

32. SITTING ORDER
U Shape
V Shape
Herring Bone
Bistro
Circle
Amphitheatre

33. NECESSITIES
Corner for your materials
Corner for food and
drinks
Icebreaker Wall/
Expectation-Rule Wall
Agenda (if needed)
Decorate room (if
needed)

34. H N YO
T A K
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