Adult Learning Basics
Adult Learning Basics is an introductory workshop detailing adult learning principles, learning styles, and how to accommodate adult learners. It is a classroom-based, instructor-led workshop that integrates adult learning theory with many practical exercises. You will acquire new knowledge about adult learning. More important, you will have multiple opportunities to start applying that knowledge during the workshop.
Objectives
Adult learning principles — Why Adults Learn
- Define andragogy and list six assumptions about why adults learn.
- Explain andragogy principles.
- Describe other adult learning characteristics.
Learning Styles — How Adults Learn
- Describe learning styles models.
- Illustrate how the three facets of the VAK model relate to each other.
- Diagram the four learning styles on Kolb’s Learning Styles diagram.
Accommodating Adult Learners — How to Help Adults Learn
- Identify Gagne’s Nine Events of Instruction.
- Design training to accommodate adult learners.
- Modify course flow around learner’s wants and needs.
- Adapt a learning program to account for adult learning characteristics.
- Identify learning styles.
- Develop activities for multiple learning styles.
- Describe why it is useful to consider self-directed learning for adults.
- Build a self-directed learning module.
Who Should Attend
This workshop will be valuable for everyone who designs, develops, or delivers adult learning programs.
Workshop Details
Length
One day
Cost
Contact us for details. Group discounts available.
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