Despite the enormous amount of books, essays and journals that cover the topic, we are far from a universal acceptance of the principle of adult learning. Thus, there is no proven theory of adult learning, only a set of generally accepted principles and best practices.
This month, we sponsored a podcast for Leading Learning on Dr. Will Thalheimer, author of Performance-Focused Smile Sheets: A radical Rethinking of a Dangerous Art Form. Thalheimer has spent over 30 years in the performance and learning field and is an expert on post – learning evaluations. In this podcast, Thalheimer focuses on discussing smile sheets, which he …
This article covers the basic principles for adult learning, including the different types of learner and the best practices for e-Learning and in person.
4 basic principles of e-Learning for adults based on Malcolm Knowles' andragogy theory. Learn about the difference between how children and adults learn.
Understanding how adults learn, is the first step to crafting an eLearning material adults will actually want to start and finish. By recognizing how they learn best—including certain adult traits and learning behaviors—instructional designers are in a better position to create more value.