This document discusses learning styles and how to apply the principles of adult learning in training sessions. It identifies four main learning styles: visual, auditory, tactile-kinesthetic, and verbal. Each style has different preferences for taking in and processing information. The document recommends that trainers identify the different learning styles of participants and incorporate various teaching methods like visual aids, discussions, demonstrations and reflections to help all participants learn effectively. By understanding learning styles, trainers can design sessions that achieve learning objectives and maximize benefit for adult learners.

1. LEARNING STYLES

3. Objectives Of Session
• This session is intended to help participants;
– Apply the principles of Adult Learning in the
conduct of their training sessions.
– Identify the four styles of learning and their
effects on training delivery.
– Design and facilitate training to achieve learning
objectives.

4. Why Adults Learn
• Social relationships.
• External expectations.
• Social welfare.
• Personal
advancement.
• Escape/Stimulation.
• Cognitive interest.

5. Characteristics Of Adult Learners
• Adults are autonomous and self-directed.
• Adults have accumulated a foundation of life
experiences and knowledge.
• Adults are goal-oriented.
• Adults are relevancy-oriented.
• Adults are practical.
• Adults need to be shown respect.

6. Learning Principles
• Motivation.
• Reinforcement.
• Retention.
• Transference.

7. Broad Categories Of Learning Styles
• Visual.
• Auditory.
• Tactile-kinesthetic.

8. Learning Modes
• Visual.
– Notes; Drawing; Colored
Markers; See.
• Auditory.
– Reduce outside interference;
Go into quieter room.
• Tactile-kinesthetic.
– Stand up; pace; use your
body; draw pictures in the air.

9. Learning Mix
• Visual-verbal.
• Sensory-intuitive.
• Active-reflective.
• Global-sequential.

10. Learning Style:
• Visual-Verbal.
• Sensory-Intuitive.
• Active-Reflective.
• Sequential-Global.
Teaching Style:
• Visual-Verbal.
• Concrete-Abstract.
• Active-Reflective.
• Linear-Sweeping.

11. VISUAL
LEARNER
VERBAL
LEARNER
INSTRUCTION Video Clips;
Images; Maps;
Diagrams.
Lecture; Audio
Clips;
ASSIGNMENT Power-point
with Images;
Mind mapping.
Interviews;
Seminars;
Reports and
Speeches.
ASSESSMENT Maps; Drawings
and Sketches.
Read and
response.
Sound
identification
and verbal test.

12. SENSING
LEARNER
INTUITIVE
LEARNER
Instruction Images,
Sounds and
Demos.
Case Studies;
Hypothesis
Setting.
Assignments Creation of
Demos;
Images; Case
Studies.
Problem
Solving;
Resolution
Building.
Assessment Audio Tests. Outcome
projections.

13. ACTIVE
LEARNER
REFLECTIVE
LEARNER
Instruction Class
Participation.
Critical thinking;
Reflection
Time.
Assignments Model Building. Problem Sets;
Journaling.
Assessment Projects;
Reports.
Problem
Solving;
Essays.

14. SEQUENTIAL
LEARNER
GLOBAL
LEARNER
Instruction Video Clips;
Diagrams;
Images; Maps.
Lecture; Audio
Clips.
Assignments Mind Mapping;
Power-point
with images.
Interviews;
Seminars;
Reports and
Speeches.
Assessment Maps; Drawings
and Sketches.
Sound
identification;
Verbal tests.

15. Conclusion
• Learners come to Training with precisely defined
expectations.
• But, there are barriers to their learning.
• The best motivators for adult learners are:
– INTEREST and
– SELFISH BENEFIT.
• If the course benefits them, they will perform
better, and the benefits will be longer lasting.