What is the difference between adult learners Teacher vs Trainer vs facilitator vs Coach

2. 1.What is the Difference Between
• Teacher
• Trainer
• Facilitator
• Coach
2. Adult Learners

3. What is the Difference Between

4. Someone who has a sum of knowledge, concepts and theories
that he/she transfers via Lecturing Method to a group of
Participants.
E.g.- School Teacher
College Teacher

5. Someone who has knowledge and practical
experience in a specific topic that he/she
transfers via sessions, exercises, case studies,
examples along with presentations.

6. Someone who has the skills to moderate and run sessions,
exercises, discussions and work groups where knowledge is
shared by and extracted from the participants themselves.

7. Someone who has the skills and know how of asking the right
questions to people to extract ideas, concerns and decisions from
them. So the coach actually works through the other person to get
results rather than show them the way or guide them into a solution.

9. Adult Learners

10. Difficulties for Adult Learners
Adults face specific difficulties when learning.
These include the following:
1. Their knowledge may not be systematic.
2. They may be shy in group situations.
3. Their awareness may be slow and they may be afraid of learning theory.
4. Their listening and observation skills may be weak.
5. They may lack self-confidence and want to avoid making mistakes.

11. Adult Learning Principles
1. Adults learn best if the subject meets their needs.
2. Adults learn best by doing.
3. Adults learn through experiences. When learning, adults bring
along their own experiences.
4. Adults learn by solving the problems relevant to their lives.
5. Adults can easily adapt to different teaching methods.