ADULT LEARNING THEORY

The following topics are covered in the Adult Learning Theory course:

• Characteristics of adult learners
• Important instructor skills
• Learning styles of adults
• Teaching styles that may be employed
• Evaluation of instructor
• Using and answering questions
• Common instruction methods
• Assisting learners to retain material
• Motivating learners
• Dealing with difficult learners
• Course development
• Lesson planning
• Why training fails

Adult Learning Theory is a one day course that includes the above mentioned material followed by a written exam and a presentation from each student.