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ADULT-EDUCATION5 MIN READ

Choose the Right Practice Order

Sequence an adult lesson from activation to application without skipping demonstration.

Workplace moment Leo has 12 minutes to teach new supervisors how to handle schedule exceptions. He can show a model, ask for practice, or explain the policy history first. The order will decide whether learners practice intelligently or guess. Each branch shows what the principle protects. Framework Merrill First Principles of Instruction Merrill's sequence works because learners need to connect prior experience, see the target performance, try it with guidance, and integrate it into future work. Adults usually arrive with a job to do, prior experiences that shape what they notice, and limited patience for content that cannot be used.…

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