Training Adult Learners

Presented by: Girma Tola

September 2007

Welcome!!

To

Training Adult Learners Training

Session

Introduction

• Welcome participants!

• Participants get to know one

another

• Facilitator explains the content

of the training

Agenda

Time Activities Owners

9:00 AM - 9:02

AM

Welcome/

Introduction

Facilitator

9:02 AM – 9:06

AM

PowerPoint

Presentation

Facilitator

9:06 AM- 9:13

AM

Group Discussion,

Presentation

Trainees,

Facilitator

9:13 AM- 9:15

AM

Questions, feedback

& conclusion

All

Topics to Be Covered

• Describe adult learner

characteristics

• Adult training techniques &

strategies

• Adult teaching methods

• Practice session/ group activity

Learning Objectives

• To understand six the adult learner characteristics and utilize them to train employees

• To learn six adult training strategies and techniques and effectively use them to train adults

• To learn four Adult training methods

Adult Learner Characteristics• Adult learners are independent in what

they learn

• Adult learners have wealth of experience

and like to share with others

• Adult learners are more interested in

information & ideas that solves problems

Adult Learners Charac. Cntd.• Adult learners are most interested in

solutions that can be immediately applied

• Adult learners are intrinsically motivated to learn

• Adult learners are interested in topics that relate to development stage of their life

Adult Training Techniques & Strategies To maximize training effectiveness

with adult learners:

• Create a supportive environment

• Meet trainees individual learning

needs

• Make course content relevant and

coherent

Adult Training Techniques & Strategies • Communicate personal benefits of

training

• Use training methods that require

active participation

• Provide immediate feedback on

practice

Adult teaching methods

To appeal to different learning styles of adults use a combination of various training methods such as:

• Presentation/ Lecture

• Structured exercise/Role Play

• Facilitated group discussion

• Case Study

Practice Session-Group Discussion

Group Exercise

Form two groups of 5 members

Read the case study provided,

discuss and write two solutions on

the flipchart to the stated problem

Conclusion

• Summarize major learning points

• Feedback

• Questions

References

1.Werner, Jon M. and DeSimone, Randy. (2006). Human

Resource Development. Mason, Ohio: Thomson

Southwestern.

2.Balaski, Brown,Leafaive, Moran & Tola.(2006). Five Star

Communication Training Leader Guide. St. Paul,

Minnesota: Metro State University

References Cntd.

3. Belletti & Mihall (2007). Adult learning styles & training

methods. FDIC ADR Presentation Handouts. Retrieved

September 6, 2007 from

http://www.visionrealization.com/Resources/Resource_Details/Adult_learning_principles.pdf

4. Levin, S. Joseph, Ph.D ( 2007). A set of papers focusing on

the teaching of technical information to adults: Section 7.

Retrieved September 6, 2007 from

http://www.pested.msu.edu/PesticideApplicatorCertification/RTAT Manual/RTATSection7.pdf