The document discusses principles of adult learning. It states that adult learning is autonomous, self-directed, goal-oriented, and draws on life experiences. Effective adult learning involves making the content relevant, problem-centric, and fun while creating a supportive environment. Active learning techniques like discussion and activities are more effective than passive listening.

1. Principles of adult learning

2. Learning
1. Learning is a modification in behavior.
2. Learning is the organization of behavior.
3. Learning is the confirmation of a new process.
4. Motivation has a significant role & place in
learning

3. Teaching
Teaching is one of the instruments of education
and is a special function is to impart
understanding and skill.
The main function of teaching is to make
learning effective

4. In learning you will teach, and in
teaching you will learn.

8. • Androgogy: The learner has a lot of
experience, is able to assess the gap between
existing and new knowledge and is self directed
to learn as to be able to perform a task or solve
a problem.
• Pedogogy: The learner, who comes with little
experience, is dependent on the instructor and is
told what to do.

9. Characteristics of Adult Learning
• Problem-centric
Adults are not there just to get more
information. If your presentation doesn’t
help them solve their pressing issues, it
will be forgotten.

10. • Relevance
If the information being presented is not
relevant to the listener’s life and work, it
will not get their attention.

12. ADULTS ARE AUTONOMOUS AND SELF-DIRECTED

13. Active Learning
Active participation
through discussion,
feedback and
activities creates
more learning than
passive listening.

14. Previous Experience

15. • Fun
Learning should be fun! As a presenter, if
you are not having fun presenting your
information and facilitating learning, then
you should stop.

16. Adult learning is
• Autonomous and self directed
• Goal oriented and relevant
• Life experiences

17. Create a supportive environment
Adults need to be shown respect.

18. Adults have many
responsibilities that they
must balance against the
demands of learning.
Because of these
responsibilities, adults have
barriers against participating
in learning.

22. Effective Adult learning
Reinforcement – instructors can also
motivate adult learners through
reinforcement.
• Positive Reinforcement
When instructors are trying to change
behaviors (old practices), they should apply
positive reinforcement.

23. • Grab their attention and persuade them more easily
• Motivate the students
• Make course content relevant and coherent.
• Use different training methods
• Choose a few critical benefits of taking the course and
refer to these often.

24. • Encourage exploration.
• Provide immediate feedback on practice.
• Meet trainee’s individual learning needs.
• Evidence and examples
• Experiential learning