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Spot the Three Learning Styles
People soak up and process information differently. And in your training sessions, you need to accommodate these different learning styles. Academics have made a science out of learning styles, but all you really need to know is that people tend to learn the most using one of the following:
- ears (auditory learning),
- eyes (visual learning), or
- hand/body movements and touching (kinetic/tactile learning).
But how can you tell which worker prefers which approach? Watch for these clues.
Auditory learners prefer a discussion to written words. Reading aloud or tape recording a presentation to hear later helps them. To decode meanings, they notice your tone of voice, speed and how high or low your voice is pitched.
Visual learners learn through slides, videos, overhead transparencies, flipcharts, handouts and diagrams. Taking notes may help them absorb information. Since your facial expressions and body language help them grasp the message, they often sit in front.
Kinesthetic learners are hands-on people, getting the message through actively exploring and touching something. They sometimes find it hard to sit still for long. Invite them to take part in role-playing safe/unsafe scenarios.
Your safety communication is most effective when it's a mixture of discussion, written materials or visuals and a demonstration that people can actively participate in or touch.
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I'm a SAFETY OFFICER from Tanzania,as i received a small course of safety here in Tanzania.i would like to get training from you guys(safety xchange community) as i always receive ur emails and learn alot from you,bad enough i have no money to attend any of ur training.how can you help me
Dear Abdul please do not worry a bit brother, to learn about safety does not cost much as long as you have an internet connection I see since you have been receiving mails from Safety exchange I am sure you have an access to the internet, from where you can down load a lot of video clips from the Safety sites from around the world (Canadian safety, HSE in the UK, Eu safety, etc...) once you have got the knowledge you apply it in your workplace you got experience which leave only certification (Competency = Knowledge+Experience+Certification)which can be also got thru online training and education from many service provider from the UK (Sorry which cost money but by then you will be ready)so once you are having this you are half way there so Good Luck and All the best.
To add to the resources for abdulkarim, I also found that WorksafeBC and YouTube have good safety videos that are free to look at or download. I know one instructor uses the safety videos from WorksafeBC in her classes.