Date: May 17, 2012
Time: 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Location: COSI, 333 W. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215
Cost:  $30 members; $40 non-members

If you have not heard of Mastery Learning, you are not alone.  Introduced 50 years ago, its concepts are successfully practiced as an educational approach by some schools (K-12). In the area of adult learning, however, this topic is rarely discussed, and remains relatively unknown as a training option.

Robert Cooperman wants to open this discussion and introduce you to Mastery Learning. His fine-tuned presentation, Mastery Learning in the Adult Classroom, originally presented at the State of Ohio Training Association (SOTA) in September, 2011, explores the history and basic tenets of a Mastery Learning program. His interactive presentation includes group exercises for nearly all the major topics, and exposes you to tools - such as the Table of Specifications - needed for a Mastery Learning program.

While making the case for Mastery Learning, Robert will review the significant challenges of adopting these techniques. Mastery Learning was conceptualized for the K-12 educational framework, and would need to be refitted into the adult learning framework of training design, development, and delivery. Implementing a Mastery Learning process requires a culture shift, particularly in your organization’s relationship with the training unit and its investment in employee development.

Mastery Learning came to Robert’s attention when his daughter was accepted to the Phoenix Middle School in Worthington, Ohio. The school applies Mastery Learning to hold students accountable, and seeks to instill intrinsic motivation, instead of relying on external motivators such as competing for top grades. Given its record of success in K-12 education, Robert quickly saw its possibilities for adult learning programs.

Could Mastery Learning be applied for your organization or clients?” You decide.

The Presenter is Robert Cooperman. He is is the Training Academy Program Director for the Ohio Office of Budget and Management (OBM).

Click here to register.

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Volunteer Help Needed

We have a few volunteer positions to fill for 2102-2013.

• Programs Chair - Work with the VP Learning and Development and the Programs committee to plan and facilitate the Chapter learning opportunities for the last half of 2012 and 2013.
• Newsletter Editor - Pull together articles, produce layout, and edit the Chapter's quarterly online newsletter. Training will be provided.
• 2013 WLP Conference Co-Chairs - Lead the Conference Planning Team in coordinating all aspects of planning the conference for 2013 and assist in recruiting Sub-Committee Team Leads. Position begins July 2012 and runs through October 2013.

If you would like to get involved but are not ready for a leadership position, volunteers are need for the following committees:

• Membership
• Programs
• Sponsors
• Conference Planning Team
• Financial Review Team (This is a short term need and requires two volunteers to review the Financial Records for 2011.)

Please contact Terrie Huston or Lisa Ramsey if you are interested in working for our local chapter.