VET TRAINER tips By Javier Amaro
Active processor
Description What it means?
Working memory is the conscious part of your brain that thinks, solves problems, and learns
Trainers must engage working memory for learning to occur
Capacity limits
Description What it means?
Working memory can only hold a few items at one time. When working memory fills, it's processing capabilities slow down
Trainers must avoid overloading working memory for learning to occur
Dual channel
Description What it means?
Working memory has a separate area for storing visual and auditory information
Trainers can extend working memory capacity by using the visual and auditory components
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Three learning goals
Acquire knowledge
Regulatory compliance guidelinesFeatures and benefits of new product
Build procedural skills
Log into the systemTake a routine customer orderPerform routine maintenance
Build strategic skills
Sell a new productTroubleshooting an unusual failureCreate a website
Show and tell Stair step Immersive
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Three instructional architectures
Lesson A Lesson B Lesson C
1. What is a spreadsheet?1. Columns & rows2. Cells3. Cell references
2. What is a formula?1. Formats2. Operators
3. How to set up a calculation1. Addition/
subtraction2. Division/
multiplication3. Order of
operations4. Demonstration
1. What is a spreadsheet?1. Columns & rows2. Cells3. Cell references4. Practice 1: Cell
references2. What is a formula?
1. Formats2. Operators3. Practice 2:
Writing formulas
3. How to set up a calculation1. Addition/
subtraction2. Division/
multiplication3. Order of
operations4. Demonstration5. Practice 3:
Calculations
1. Calculate monthly sales1. Demo: Pat-Jan2. Rows, columns,
cells, cell references, adding
3. Assignment: Pat-Feb
2. Calculate monthly commissions1. Demo: Pat-Jan2. Formulas,
multiply3. Assignment:
Pat-Feb3. Calculate annual net
income1. Demo- Pat2. Order of
operations3. Assignment:
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5 VET VS UNI
Do not underestimate VET education Promote self-esteem of VET Students Effective education for employment
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