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Effective Training and Technical Assistance using the PALS Approach

This training program introduces the Participatory Adult Learning Strategy (PALS), which focuses on reflection, mastery, and practice. It helps participants understand, illustrate, practice, evaluate, reflect, and achieve mastery using evidence-based methods. Resources from the PALS Approach and CELL Early Literacy Learning Model are provided.

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Effective Training and Technical Assistance using the PALS Approach

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  1. Training and Technical Assistance Using An Evidence-Based Approach to Professional Development:The Participatory Adult Learning Strategy

  2. Participatory Adult Learning Strategy Introduce Illustrate Deep Understanding: Reflection and Mastery Practice Evaluate

  3. Components of the PALS Approach • Introduce • Engage learners in a preview of the material, knowledge, or practice • For instance, provide what is needed to understand the illustration and do the practice activity; usually descriptive information on a slide, handout, presentation, pre-presentation assignment • Illustrate • Demonstrate or illustrate the use of the material, knowledge, or practice for learners • For instance, describe information that was introduced, show videos, read practice guides, model through role play

  4. Components of the PALS Approach • Practice • Engage learners in the use of the material, knowledge, or practice with one or more activities • For instance, use CELL videos, practice guides, apply material to trainee’s personal situation, problem-solving activities • Evaluate • Engage learners in a process of evaluating the consequence or outcome of the practice activity • For instance, small or large group discussions focused on questions about the activity (e.g., what was learned, what could this mean for your work?)

  5. Components of the PALS Approach • Reflect • Engage learners in self-assessment of their acquisition of knowledge and skills as a basis for identifying “next steps” in the learning process • For instance, could use group reflection, peer feedback, peer conversation, guided self reflection, or practice reviews

  6. Components of the PALS Approach • Mastery • Engage learners in a process of assessing their experience in the context of some criteria or reference as a foundation for identifying new learning opportunities • For instance, • Transfer learning about CELL practices and early literacy learning model into work with children and families • Access customized follow-up support (e.g., phone and email with state team and TA liaison, conference calls with other CELL trainers) • Monitor implementation and make adjustments to practice as needed

  7. PALS Approach and CELL Early Literacy Learning Model

  8. Resources Dunst, C. J., & Trivette, C. M. (2009). Let’s be PALS: An evidence-based approach to professional development. Infants and Young Children, 22(3), 164-176. Trivette, C. M., Dunst, C. J., Hamby, D. W., & O’Herin, C. E. (2009). Characteristics and consequences of adult learning methods and strategies. Winterberry Research Syntheses, 2(2), 1-33. Available online at http://www.wbpress.com/index.php?main_page=product_book_info&cPath=75&products_id=397

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