Trainer Basics

Getting It Done

In this chapter you explored the sometimes confusing concept of adult learning theory. You should now know why understanding how adults learn is important to you as a trainer, how to capitalize on your learners’ need to learn, and be aware of some ways to measure learning. Complete exercise 2-1 to review these concepts in a more self-directed method.

Exercise 2-1. Applying principles of adult learning to the training field.

1. Think about yourself and what you prefer in your learning processes as an adult, compared to how you learned back when you were in school or how your own children like to learn. Create your own list to compare ...