The document provides an introduction to concepts of teaching and learning. It discusses several key points: - Learning is defined as a relatively permanent change, usually brought about intentionally, such as developing a new skill or understanding a concept. - There are several major learning theories that view learning from different perspectives, such as behaviorism, cognitivism, and humanism. - Adults have certain expectations as learners, such as that the work is related to their vocation and that they will be treated as adults. - An effective model for optimizing learning involves a cycle of experience, reflection on that experience, and further learning based on that reflection. - Teaching is designed to support