The CAI Approach is specifically designed to use the principles of adult learning in all instruction and classroom interaction. All CAI conducted training utilized the principles pioneered by Malcolm Knowles (1984) is recognized as the ‘father’ of adult learning. CAI conducted training is tailored to the groups present for each class. Effective learning requires that participants are challenged but not overwhelmed and that they have a chance to practice and apply new learning in a safe and supportive environment. It is assumed that those in Leadership I will be at a novice to intermediate level of learning, while those in Leadership II will have experience as leaders. Instructors will explore the level of expertise of the participants through class discussions and modify material, if necessary.
All CAI training is specifically designed to use the principles of adult learning in all instruction and classroom interaction. Our classroom and blended learning training is tailored to the groups present for each class. Effective learning requires that participants are challenged but not overwhelmed and that they have a chance to practice and apply new learning in a safe and supportive environment. Our instructors explore the level of expertise of the participants through class discussions and modify material, if necessary. The actual execution will be driven by student inter-action so as to best achieve learning goals and objectives. For more information on our training capabilities look under “Training” in the menu above.
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Most training and programs portend to develop the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities through lecture or what passes as “small group instruction” under a single facilitator or instructor. This is proven to be the least productive approach. Statistically, students retain only 10% - 20% of what they see and hear, but 90% of what they participate in. For this reason, the CAI approach is highly interactive.
To be effective, training should have a 1:15 or less teacher to student ratio; ideally 1:10. For that reason, all classes proposed by the CAI plan to meet these ratios. Highly interactive programs with significant small group exercises have two instructors and an assistant.
Small group instruction is highly productive, but relatively ineffective when those groups receive limited instructor interaction. For that reason, when breakout groups are used, the CAI strives for at least 1 instructor per every two breakout groups.
Taking time to understand the goals and expectations of participants and having participants share these with the class is a key element of our approach.
Training will be tailored to the groups present for each class. Effective learning requires that participants are challenged but not overwhelmed and that they have a chance to practice and apply new learning in a safe and supportive environment. It is assumed that those in Leadership I will be at a novice to intermediate level of learning, while those in Leadership II will have experience as leaders. Instructors will explore the level of expertise of the participants through class discussions and modify material, if necessary.
The CAI offers customers the flexibility to use existing courses tailored to their needs or have specific courses developed. Current courses available include:
The CAI also brings the unique ability to exploit digital technology to enhance instruction. Our approach leverages those technology enablers and provides customers access to CAI experience in growing its program.
The following Classroom and on-line courses are currently available from the CAI. More will be added in the future. If you have a particular course need please contact us.
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