Public Speaking - Apply Adult Learning Principles For More Effective Training

Did you know that adult learners have special needs?When we were kids we went to school and we sat in class every day and our teachers all taught pretty much…

Public Speaking - Apply Adult Learning Principles For More Effective Training

2) draw on their wealth of experience to learn;

Public Speaking - Apply Adult Learning Principles For More Effective Training

3) willing to learn when taking on new roles; and

Public Speaking - Apply Adult Learning Principles For More Effective Training

4) Solve problems and want to apply new knowledge immediately.In his book The Modern Practice of Adult Education: From Pedagogy to Andragogy, Knowles disagrees that adults are not capable of…

Public Speaking - Apply Adult Learning Principles For More Effective Training

* Share your agenda and ask for contributions. This may result in you changing the order of your workshop to better suit the needs of the group. You may spend…

Public Speaking - Apply Adult Learning Principles For More Effective Training

* Act as a facilitator, guiding the group and encouraging them to draw their own conclusions rather than forcing information into a lecture format. Allow them to be responsible for…

Public Speaking - Apply Adult Learning Principles For More Effective Training

* Research the needs of the group and organization in advance so you can provide a combination of information that matches perceived needs and actual needs.2. Adults have a lifetime…

Public Speaking - Apply Adult Learning Principles For More Effective Training

* If necessary, ask your listeners to share their experiences and create activities that encourage them to use their experiences, for example in small group discussions.

Public Speaking - Apply Adult Learning Principles For More Effective Training

* Prepare activities that include choices so that the learning process can be better tailored to the individual levels of your participants.3. Adults need relevance in learningIt's important for adults…

Public Speaking - Apply Adult Learning Principles For More Effective Training

* Discuss and ask to share real world applications of your theme.

Public Speaking - Apply Adult Learning Principles For More Effective Training

* Avoid too theoretical workshops or presentations.In the book Teacher, Sylvia Ashton-Warner discusses the importance of her work as a teacher with Maori children. She remembers trying to teach them…

Public Speaking - Apply Adult Learning Principles For More Effective Training

* We want to make new friends and connections

Public Speaking - Apply Adult Learning Principles For More Effective Training

* for professional development and to advance our careers

Public Speaking - Apply Adult Learning Principles For More Effective Training

* to drive away boredom

Public Speaking - Apply Adult Learning Principles For More Effective Training

* because we are interested in a specific topic and want to learn for fun

Public Speaking - Apply Adult Learning Principles For More Effective Training

* to create a better environment for our children and families. . . and the list goes on.As an instructor/presenter, it's important to understand the many reasons why your attendees…

Public Speaking - Apply Adult Learning Principles For More Effective Training

* Time restrictions

Public Speaking - Apply Adult Learning Principles For More Effective Training

* Child care issues

Public Speaking - Apply Adult Learning Principles For More Effective Training

* Relationship problems (one partner feels threatened by the other’s advancement)

Public Speaking - Apply Adult Learning Principles For More Effective Training

* Lack of confidence in learning ability (some people believed they didn't do well in school and they carry that with them forever)

Public Speaking - Apply Adult Learning Principles For More Effective Training

* Uncertainty about intelligence

Public Speaking - Apply Adult Learning Principles For More Effective Training

* Concern for practicality and relevance. . . and the list goes on!Understanding your learners' motivations and barriers can help you, the educator, to determine exactly how you can best…

Public Speaking - Apply Adult Learning Principles For More Effective Training

* Use positive reinforcement to encourage participants

Public Speaking - Apply Adult Learning Principles For More Effective Training

* If sensitive issues are to be discussed, create a safe space by enforcing confidentiality and allowing participants to "let it through" if there is something they do not like…

Public Speaking - Apply Adult Learning Principles For More Effective Training

* Offer low-risk activities before moving on to higher-risk or higher-reliance activities

Public Speaking - Apply Adult Learning Principles For More Effective Training

* Recognize participants' previous life experiences and knowledge and allow them to express their opinions and participate in class leadershipA speaker who thinks they know more than anyone else in…

Public Speaking - Apply Adult Learning Principles For More Effective Training

* Use problem-solving activities as part of learning

Public Speaking - Apply Adult Learning Principles For More Effective Training

* Create action items or to-do lists with participants

Public Speaking - Apply Adult Learning Principles For More Effective Training

* Help learners transfer what they have learned into daily practice by providing follow-up coaching or mentoring

Public Speaking - Apply Adult Learning Principles For More Effective Training

* Create an experiential learning environment that follows you experiential learning cycleThis was just a brief overview of the principles of adult education. I hope you have found some of…

Public Speaking - Apply Adult Learning Principles For More Effective Training

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