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that support the information you are sharing verbally. That’s why audio-visual aids are so important to
teachers, lecturers, and preachers.

How we learn

1.4 Let’s Practice…

1 – 4. List and explain the four key principles about how people learn.

5. Why is it important to understand the attention spans of your audience?

6. What is the typical attention span of an average adult?

7. Understanding the attention span of an adult, how long should your sermons or lectures be?

8. What effect do the addition of audio-visuals have on attention spans?

1.5 Let’s Personalize this Lesson…
Activity: If you are a teacher or preacher, how long are your typical lessons? Now that you
understand how people learn and how long they can concentrate, what changes can you make
to your presentations?

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