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gives students more
freedom to express
their opinions. The
success of directed
discussion depends to
a large extent on your
leadership.
A s i n p r e v i o us
methods discussed,
the
success
of
a
discussion depends on
c a r e f u l p l a n n i n g .
Remember that some
e l e m e n ts
o f t h e
discussion method are
i n c l u d e d i n e v e ry
other
m e t h o d o f
instruction except for
a straight lecture. Your goal in using the discussion method is to actively involve your students
in the learning process. The old Chinese proverb, “I hear and I forget, I see and I remember,
I do and I understand,” certainly applies in the training arena. Strive for maximum student
involvement.
S U M M A R Y
Every course you teach will require you to impart knowledge to, and develop the skills of
your students.
In teaching those knowledge and skills you may use different instructional
methods. A combination of methods allows you to add variety to reach the diverse group of
students you may have. Your skill and flexibility in using the different methods will be the
determining factor in how effective the training is in accomplishing the objectives of the course
of instruction.
The learning objectives determine the primary method you will use in a given training setting.
As a Navy instructor, you must be competent to use each of the methods dictated for your
particular courses. That requires research, observation, and practice. You can never learn too
much about training. Constantly strive for improvement and mastery.
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