Videos tagged with Adult Learning Principles

This video offers expert advice from Joel Park on optimizing firearms instruction by minimizing excessive talking and maximizing student shooting time. Park advocates for keeping explanations and demonstrations to under 7 minutes, emphasizing that students attend classes to shoot, not just listen. He suggests demonstrating drills, highlighting common errors with exaggerated examples, and then allowing students to practice, addressing issues individually or in small groups as they emerge. This approach respects student attention spans and time, leading to more effective learning.

Reid Henrichs of Valor Ridge emphasizes adult learning principles and a 'depth over width' philosophy for firearms training. He advises students to look for instructors with relevant experience and a focus on holistic development, not just entertainment. Valor Ridge offers specialized pistol and rifle courses, including active shooter scenarios, home defense, and advanced rifle marksmanship.

This video features a discussion between firearms instructors Gary and Brooke Bowen, emphasizing the importance of effective, context-driven firearms training over mere entertainment or rote memorization. They critique common training flaws, such as a lack of individual attention, the prevalence of 'choreographed' tactics, and the over-reliance on marketing over substance. The conversation highlights the need for instructors to foster critical thinking and adaptability in students, preparing them for real-world scenarios rather than just static drills.