1. Instructor Development
Adult Learning Theory
Instructor Development

2. Characteristics of Adult Learners
Adults can learn throughout life.
Have some relevant knowledge or skill.
Are motivated by personal goals.
Want training to relate to the real world.

3. Characteristics of Adult Learners
Need to apply learning theory immediately.
Adult learning is voluntary.
Want to be treated as adults.

4. WII - FM
What's In It
For Me

5. How We Learn
SIGHT
75%
HEARING
13%
SMELL 3%
TASTE 3%
TOUCH 6%

6. What prevents adults from learning?
Being afraid of criticism.
Forgetting how to learn or take tests.
Negative memories of past training.
Competing priorities.

7. What works best? Material related to individual needs and situations
Students sharing experiences
Real life examples and data
Multi-media presentations
Supportive environment