The EDGE Method
The EDGE method is a four step method for teaching a skill:
- Explain
- Demonstrate
- Guide
- Enable
Explain: First explain what you will be doing. Tell them the steps involved. Visual aids might be helpful for this step. Use questions to gauge their understanding.
Demonstrate: Show them how to do the skill. Demonstrate the steps using the actual materials. Describe what you are doing.
Guide: Let them practice the skill. Guide and coach them as they try to do it themselves. This step will take the most time.
Enable: Enable them by letting them do the skill themselves without any intervention.