Supporting Individual Learning Goals in Training

A characteristic of adult learners is that they are self-directed and want to have a sense of ownership over their learning goals.

Using What Adult Learners Bring to Training

A characteristic of the adult learner is that he or she brings a great deal of knowledge, skills and experience to the training room or classroom. As a trainer and instructional designer it is imperative that I recognize this, honor it, and make good use of it, for the benefit of all the training participants. Here’s how I do that throughout the training day.

The Learner Wants to Solve a Problem in His Life!

Effective design and delivery of training and instruction for adults requires that we know and are responsive to the characteristics of adult learners. In the next series of posts, I’ll explore several adult learner characteristics and how we as designers and trainers of adult learning can be respectfully responsive to those characteristics.

When Training is Not the Answer

I often receive phone inquiries for training. One client called requesting that I train their team of trainers to be more engaging. Another called to ask me to coach their trainers to deal with resistant participants. A third asked me to come in and help their trainers deal with hostile participants.