Re: Classroom Awareness vs. Management Skill Training

Anthony Sasso (Anthony.Sasso_at_nwa.com)
Mon, 17 Feb 1997 13:49:35 -0800


Gerald P. Joering wrote:
>
> You have to decide if you want a lecture or a discussion. Our experience
> is that effective adult learning takes place when there is a good exchange
> in which people have to form their own opinions and defend them to the peer
> group. Unfortunately it takes time to get the show on the road. You have
> to lay some basis for the discussion and you can't force people to
> contribute. It takes time to get started. A one hour class just does not
> get there. In a one hour class you will be doing most of the talking.
> Gerry--Aloha Airlines

Nice lecture Gerry. Too bad we couldn't have a discussion. I would
probably learn a lot more, but that's just my opinion. (Which I'll
be happy to defend.) I'd write more, but I refuse to be forced into
contributing a reply. Besides, my hour is up.

Tony - Northwest Airlines