Principles of Adult Learning

Much has been documented about how adults learn best. In The New Fieldbook for Trainers (1996), Jones, Bearley, and Watsabaugh point out several truths about adult learning. See Table 3-1: Principles of Adult Learning and Their Implications for Training Design for some of these truths and their implications for training.

Table 3-1. Principles of Adult Learning and Their Implications for Training Design
LEARNING PRINCIPLEIMPLICATION FOR TRAINING DESIGN
The adult is a partner with the facilitator in the learning process.Participants should actively influence the learning approach.
Adults are capable of taking responsibility for their own learning.Incorporate self-directed learning activities in the session design.
Adult ...

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