Dear Val

Having majored in education and given many papers lectures tutorials etc
over 15 years I still don/t think there is a magic answer for that kind of
behaviour.


However, some things have worked for me. I try to see this person as
probably attention seeking for some reason - pain or anger.  I sometimes
find it helpful to look for a glimmer of an intelligent or correct remark
and give positive feedback like "that is an excellent point  I had not
thought of that"  which usually allows some silence for at least 20 minutes
if not for the  whole hour.

Other wise I usually say that I realise that this person is having
difficulty and could you arrange to meet them at afternoon tea, lunch, ring
them at their office next day to see if I can meet there particular needs
as some of the audience has requested this repeat lecture.   Or just
acknowledge that this is a repeat for them and excuse them from the
session.

Any other ideas anybody?

and so on.

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